Meetings
Members and guests of Escribiente meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. (No meetings are held in January, July and December, unless noted.)
We feature an informative program for all levels of calligraphy with a mix of presentations and hands on projects. Everyone with an interest in creating beautiful letters is welcome to join!
Calendar
Escribiente now hosts most of our programs online via Zoom. We have two workshops in the Spring and Fall (in person where possible). We also aim to host monthly meetups in person on the third Saturday from 1–3pm (check your email for location). We will miss having all our programs in person, but our members from out-of-town can now enjoy our programming and it is easier to have guest artists too! Members receive email reminders one week beforehand.
Program: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 @ 6:30pm * Online via Zoom
Members are encouraged to log in @ 6:15pm for social time
Program: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 @ 6:30pm * Online via Zoom
Members are encouraged to log in @ 6:15pm for social time
Illuminated Manuscripts: Then, Now and Yours
Presentation by Kalo Chu
Kalo's talk will take us to the intersection of historical manuscripts and modern creativity. She'll include practical tips you can use right away!
Supply List:
- Watercolor paper:
– 1 sheet (9 × 12 inches) for floral painting
– 1 sheet (1.5 × 6 inches) for the bookmark - Watercolor round brushes with fine tips (sizes 0, 1, 2)
- Watercolour paints: red, blue, yellow, and green
- Watercolour palette
- Water cup and tissue
- White paint: Dr. Ph. Martin Bleed Proof White (or similar)
- Gold metallic paint: Arabic Gold by Coliro (or similar)
- Black fineliner: Sakura Pigma Micron size 005 (or similar)
- Mechanical pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Red colored pencil
- Ruler with an inch grid
Kalo Chu is a calligrapher extraordinaire with incredible range! She has achieved Certification in Spencerian Script, Engrosser's Script and Borders & Illumination from IAMPETH. She has her own studio in Hong Kong and has recently become a tattoo artist specializing in scripts.
Her Instagram handle is kalomakesart.
Members receive email notices for all programs and workshops.
Live Zoom meetings are open to members only. The Zoom replay will be available for a limited time to members after the meeting. An edited replay may be posted to our YouTube channel after editing, provided permission is granted from the presenter.
Upcoming events – please check your email for more details!
Third Saturday of most months: In-person meetup at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Please check your email for details.