Coastal Calligraphers Guild

A Trio of Cards & Serifs
2026-02-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Our team members, Jim and Debbie Bennett will present dual topics.
Jim will present: Much Ado About Nothing: Serifs – a brief survey of the various types of serifs and then focus on the beginnings and endings of letters of numerous hands.
Debbie will lead us in creating 3 different Valentine cards which can be used for various purposes combined with your calligraphy.

ZOOM Study Group Show & Share
2026-02-09 18:30 - 19:30
A time to visit with guild members and share what you have been working on, classes you have taken, or just talk calligraphy.

Pointed Pen Variations with Mike Kecseg | Black Letter and Uncial
2026-02-14 09:00 - 2026-02-15 16:00
Blackletter and Uncial are historical styles of lettering traditionally done with a broad edge pen.
But what if we keep the characteristics of each style and reinterpret them with a pointed pen?
Through step-by-step instruction, starting with basic strokes, we will work to give each of these
styles its own distinctive look but also take advantage of the unique qualities of the pointed pen.
We will also learn ways to create some fun variations of each style. This class is ideal for pointed
pen calligraphers seeking to broaden their skills but also for broad edge pen calligraphers who are
new to pointed pen techniques.
This is a 2 day ZOOM workshop, Sat 2/14/26 and Sun 2/15/26 from 9 am to 4 pm EST with a one hour lunch break.

Ben Shahn Lettering
2026-03-01 13:00 - 16:00
This will be a pre-recorded presentation featuring artist Carol DuBosch as she leads us through the creative Ben Shahn Lettering.

Pointed Brush with Sally Penley Zoom
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00
This month’s meeting and workshop will include a prerecorded video workshop starring Sally Penley instructing us on Pointed Brush Calligraphy. Free for members!

Zentangle Seaside Creatures
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00
Back by popular demand, member Susan Moen will lead us in a Zentangle project.

A New Slant on Gothic Cursive
2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00
Laurie Yeandel will lead us in learning the basics of cursive gothic.

Nina Tran | Topic TBD
2026-09-26 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00
More info to follow.

Very Free Versels | Connie Ferguson
2027-02-13 10:00 - 2027-02-14 12:00
Very Free Versals is a wonderful companion alphabet for creating contrast of space and texture. The addition of watercolor flowers brings a level of spontaneity to your calligraphy. Connie Ferguson will lead us in this fun class expressing letters and flowers with free form.
Open to all skill levels. More details to come. Times are not determined as of yet.
