Welcome to the Chicago Calligraphy Collective.
We are an organization of individuals pursuing this beautiful art by study, collaboration and practice, practice, practice! We simply love to letter. Meet us at a workshop or at an exhibit—in class or at a conference. Come to a study group–we’ll be there. We welcome new members and encourage participation at all skill levels. Join us and learn more about this captivating and engaging form of fine art.
TRY YOUR HAND AT CALLIGRAPHY:
A Calligraphy Fair
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irish American Heritage Center
Come join us at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. We’re planning an interactive and family-friendly event focused on learning the art of calligraphy. This is open to the public - CCC members and non-members alike.
Enjoy demonstrations of different lettering styles and participate in hands-on lettering activities. This event is open to writers of all ages. No calligraphy experience is necessary - beginner friendly.
Cost: FREE (but registration is required so we may have supplies for everyone). Registration will be available at the Irish American Heritage Center’s website. https://irish-american.org/event/try-your-hand-with-the-chicago-calligraphy-collective/
Hands-on lettering styles to try that day include: Brush Marker Copperplate, Creative Caps, Calligraphy for Kids, Bookhand, Italic, Neuland, Pointed Pen Callligraphy, Relaxed Caps and Uncial. We’ll also have a few demonstration-only tables showing Blackletter and Engrossing.
Spread the word! We hope to see you and your family and friends on November 9!
Want to volunteer to help with the event? Need more information?? Contact Debbie Gallas, CCC Special Events Director, at speechiegal@sbcglobal.net.
Save the Date!
Twelfth Night
CCC Member Meeting
Saturday, January 11, 2025
The Twelfth Night CCC Member Meeting and Australian Grab Bag will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, Room 111. Feel free to bring a dish to share. Beverages will be provided.
Start thinking about your grab bag gifts now! We kindly ask that you bring only calligraphic- or art-related gifts (suggested value $25). You may purchase a gift for the exchange or, better yet, bring something that you have created yourself! No Christmas or Hanukkah items please. Participation in the grab bag is voluntary, of course! — feel free to come for the comraderie and merriment.
We can’t wait to see you on January 11! Non-members are welcome to attend as well. We welcome you to our calligraphic community. Any questions, feel free to contact Debbie Gallas, Special Events Director, at speechiegal@sbcglobal.net.
Highlights from the Fall Members’ Meeting
October 16 at 7 PM on Zoom
The meeting began with two videos sharing highlights of the International Calligraphy Conference: Roman Holiday, held in June, which was sponsored by the CCC. The first film focused on the Rosie Kelly exhibit. After watching, Mary Zabrin, one of the curators of this exhibit, provided extra details about the labor of love that putting this together was.
The second video provided highlights of the many students, classes, exhibits, talks….that made Roman Holiday such a special week. If you attended the conference, it was a trip down memory lane. If you didn’t attend, it was the next best thing to being there.
Our featured presentation for the evening was provided by Kristen Hermanny, our Exhibits Director. With her step-by-step guidance we created greeting cards with an interactive element. It was so fun to see all of the varieties produced. Kristen also gave us a glimpse into the world of mail art. Follow her on Instagram — @georgemailsart.
If you were in attendance, you know how fun it was!! If you weren’t able to join us, we hope you enjoy the recording.
Watch the recording here: 📽️Fall Members’ Meeting
Passcode: .DDd^j6h (note the period at the beginning!)
Members Who Teach:
CCC Members who teach calligraphy are invited to submit their contact information and a brief description of services for future inclusion on the website.
