Coastal Calligraphers Guild

Online Study Group
2025-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us as we share our latest projects, talk about recent classes, and all things calligraphy.
The ZOOM code will be sent out a few days prior to our meeting.

Annual Planning Meeting
2025-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Kindly send program ideas you would enjoy along to Laurie. The ZOOM code will be emailed to you several days prior to the meeting.

In-Person Study Group
2025-06-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Venice Train Depot, 303 E Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, 34285, United States
Join us for an in person study group. Bring your calligraphy project, practice materials from Carrie’s class, or whatever you would like to work on as well as a lunch/snack, and beverage in a container with a lid. Also bring a sweater, chair pillow, and any other creature comforts you’d like. Laurie will provide dessert.
If you have never attended, please consider doing so. This friendly group is welcoming and informal. All scribes are cheerfully welcomed.
Directions to 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot
Traveling South on Rt 41: Continue South on Rt 41 to East Venice Ave.
(Do not follow the Rt. 41 Business route to Venice Center.*) Turn right on
East Venice Ave. Stay in the right-hand lane. As you approach the
bridge, stay in the right lane of East Venice to the right of the bridge (do
not cross the bridge). Continue past one stop sign and you will see the sign
for the entrance to the Depot on the right. Continue past the bus terminal
to the building and parking lot.
Traveling North on Rt 41: Continue North on Rt 41 to East Venice Ave.
(Do not follow the Rt. 41 Business route to Venice Center.*) Turn left on
East Venice Ave. Stay in the right-hand lane. As you approach the
bridge, stay in the right lane of East Venice to the right of the bridge (do
not cross the bridge). Continue past one stop sign and you will see the sign
for the entrance to the Depot on the right. Continue past the bus terminal
to the building and parking lot.
*It is easier to get to the Depot traveling west on East Venice. If you travel
east (coming across the bridge), you must drive past the turn-off and
change direction further up the road. There is no U-turn or left turn
allowed just after the bridge.

Loving Italic
2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
An Introduction to a Lovely Hand.
A General Meeting will be conducted prior to the workshop.

Zoom Study Group
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
This is our online study group. An informal, one hour session in a “show and share” format. Share what you’d like – a new tool, book, class review, practice, technique, brush, ink, etc. We all have something of value to contribute.
Please RSVP to Laurie Yeandel, President.

Pop-Up Box Paper Folding Fun
2025-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Deborah will guide us through a fun project that has multiple uses. It can be used as a gift box for candy, little gifts, calligraphy nibs, ink samples, and whatever else you can imagine. Recording will be available.
SUPPLY LIST:

Card Stock – Solid Color 8 1/2″ x 11″
Decorative paper that coordinates with your solid cardstock
Mixed media paper OR other art paper – 3″ x 3″
Ribbon 1/4″ wide and 7″ long (color that coordinates with your paper choice.)
Paper cutter or scissors
Exacto knife and cutting mat
Liquid glue, i.e., Elmer’s
Double sided sticky tape – 1/4″ wide
Stylus – to score lines
Ruler, Bone Folder, Pencil and paper for notes, paper towels or rags
Writing tool of your choice to personalize the box.

Please RSVP by April 30, 2025.

The Carolingian Hand
2025-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Graphite Explorations
2025-03-22 10:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Zoom
In this weekend workshop, we will be exploring the beloved pencil for fabulous marks, images & letters led by internationally known calligrapher/artist, Barbara Close. There won’t be any messy ink spills here! It will be a great experience seeing similar pointed pen or broad-edged looks come to the surface with our graphite. The textures are delicate and bold. It’s an exciting adventure.
This workshop will be on Zoom, March 22 & 23, 2025. 10 am – 5:00pm with a one hour break from 1:00 – 2:00pm EST.

In-person Study Group
2025-03-12 12:30 - 15:30 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
We’ll meet in the first floor conference room. Enter the building via the courtyard (north) side of the building. There is additional parking on the east and west sides of the building.
Please bring a project, your drink & lunch. Dessert will be provided.
RSVP to Laurie.

Zentangle Surprise
2025-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Join us on Zoom for a fun program with Susan Moen, CZT. Program will be recorded. Susan will teach us how to Zentangle with an Irish flair! RSVP to Laurie Yeandel by Wed, 2/26/25.
Zentangle by Susan Moen, CZT

Sarasota Calligraphy Study Group
2025-02-13 12:30 - 15:30 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon of calligraphy. Laurie Yeandel will share a few quick Valentine ideas. You are welcome to work on your current project or class homework. Bring your own lunch, beverage, and cheerful countenance! Dessert will be provided.
First floor meeting room. Enter via courtyard entrance on North side of building. Proceed to first hallway on left. Room is straight ahead as you turn left. Additional parking available on East side of building.
RSVP to Laurie.

Victorian Puzzle Purse Valentine
2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
A general meeting will be conducted prior to workshop.

Board Meeting
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Board meeting for board members via Zoom.

Mosaics & Letters
2025-01-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Holiday Party
2024-12-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Phillipi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
Phillipi Estate Park Gazebo | Sarasota, FL
Please bring your 2024 Guild Challenge piece(s) for viewing. Participants will be part of a raffle for each item created. If you are unable to attend, please send an electronic copy of your piece to Penny.
To participate in the optional Gift Exchange, please bring a wrapped art or calligraphy related gift ($15 to $20 value).
RSVP to Laurie by 12/5/24

French Link Bookbinding
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Pearlescent Pigments, Pointed Pen, & Pretty Graphics
2024-10-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Wedge Brush
2024-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Bill Kemp Hand
2024-05-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Copperplate Flourishing
2024-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Tangled Borders
2024-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Valentine's Cards
2024-02-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

The Akim Hand
2024-01-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

The Uncial Hand - Part 2 & Guild Meeting
2023-06-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Board Meeting
2023-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

The Uncial Hand with Fred Reckker & Jim Bennett - Part 1
2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Decorative & Renaissance Borders
2023-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Tangled & Illuminated Manuscript Lettering
2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

The Carolingian Hand
2023-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

Valentine Making
2023-01-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, 1226 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
