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New members will receive a FREE link to two 2-hour long videos: 

Complete Beginners Intro to Broad-Edge Calligraphy and Complete Beginners Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy presented by our guild president, Karen Nordstrom Roberts. The videos cover all the basics for complete beginners: supplies including the recommended nibs, inks, and paper plus basic techniques and calligraphy principals for two of the major styles of calligraphy. This is a great way to start your calligraphy journey or dive into a quick refresher course. CLICK HERE to see  a description of the major calligraphy styles.


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Fall 2025 In-Person Workshop





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Lively Letters - Refreshed

with Julie Wildman of Chicago

at Carnegie Mellon University

Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16, 2025 • 10am - 5pm

This class was designed for calligraphers to free up their lettering, and to tap into that playful, “dancing” part inside each person. From monoline to brush, traditional to funky, we will explore new ways to bring life to your lettering.

Principles of design will be used as we discuss where the next letter or word should go, what makes a pleasing composition, and where and when to apply color.


SAVE THE DATES!

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Weathergram by Carol DuBosch


View video of Weathergrams in the Garden

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2025-26 Calligraphy Guild Pittsburgh Events

Save the Dates


We are planning a full year of calligraphy events - classes, play days, workshops. More details and registration information will be announced for each event soon. Most events open 6 weeks in advance.

September 28- Annual meeting & Bullet Journal & Brush Pens Play Day led by Lori Mitchell-Mahon

October 10 & 18 – Opening reception and calligraphy demo at a month-long exhibit at The Artists Hand gallery in Indiana, PA

November 15-16 - Lively Letters, Refreshed! 2-day workshop in-person with Julie Wildman

December 7 – Play Day - Sparkle Season with Karen & Lily – writing with metallics & holiday festivities

January 18 – Play Day - Casual flat-brush script with Andrew Paul

February 8 - Play Day - Watercolor Backgrounds with Teri Geever

March TBD Designing with Neuland - Online multi-week class with Sue Greenseth of Portland, OR

April 25-26 - Once Upon a Circle 2-day in-person workshop with Suzie Beringer of Bellingham, WA

May 17 – Play Day - Artists notebooks & studios with Anne Semmler







Upcoming events

    • October 10, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • November 03, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Artist Hand
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    Announcing: The Calligraphy Guild Pittsburgh will be featured in an  exhibit at the Artist Hand Gallery & Expresso Bar in Indiana, PA. The exhibit will be on view from October 10 to November 3, 2025.

    An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, October 10 at 6 - 8 p.m. All members are invited to attend, especially those with pieces in the exhibit.

    We'll also be invited to participate in a Talk & Demo on Saturday, October 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

    The Artists Hand is a fine art gallery/coffee shop on the main street of Indiana, PA. They hold monthly exhibits featuring a vast array of talented artists in Western Pennsylvania. The owner, Brian Jones, is a retired IUP professor who takes great care to provide a quality, professional experience for the artists and his patrons.

    For more information about registering pieces to be included in the exhibit:

    https://calligraphypittsburgh.org/event-6225936

    • November 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • November 16, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Carnegie Mellon University / Margaret Morrison #203
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    Register


    Lively Letters - Refreshed!

    WITH JULIE WILDMAN

    In-person Workshop at Carnegie Mellon University

    Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16, 2025 • 10am - 5pm

    COST: $135 MEMBERS • $155 NON-MEMBERS

    Prepare to loosen up and have a "wild" time in this two-day workshop where we will explore new ways to bring life to your lettering, both traditional and funky. Our lettering will involve monoline, broad-edged, and pointed pen styles; we will also use some unusual lettering tools. Working with black on white, white on black, walnut inks, watercolors, paint and gel pens, and various papers, we will be able to produce unusual and creative letters and marks. 

    Students will be led through a series of exercises that will focus not only  on their lettering, but also principles of design including layout, composition, and consideration of negative space.  Decision-making will also be addressed, involving placement of the next letter or word, where and when to apply color; and what constitutes a pleasing composition. 

    This workshop is appropriate for all levels, but familiarity and experience with various calligraphic hands is highly encouraged, as we free up our lettering skills and tap into that playful, "dancing" well inside each person. 



    INSTRUCTOR JULIE WILDMAN is a graphic designer, lettering artist and instructor from the Chicago area. Her work has been exhibited in juried shows throughout the U.S. and Midwest, including the Newberry Library in Chicago—where two of her pieces reside after having won the library’s Purchase Prize Award twice. Her work has also been published in many lettering publications, including Letter Arts Review and Bound & Lettered. Two of her more recent works are also in the Harrison Collection at the San Francisco Public Library. With over 25 years of experience, Julie loves using both sides of her brain to bring a creative spark and superb organizational skills to every project or workshop. For a complete curriculum vitae and to see more of her work, please visit her website at wildmandesigns.com




              



      




           Images courtesy of Julie Wildman.


    PLEASE NOTE: Our cancellation policy is detailed HERE 

    FOR DETAILED CMU PARKING INFORMATION, CLICK HERE

Past events

September 28, 2025 CGP - 2025 Annual Meeting & Play Day
September 28, 2025 Indiana Exhibit Submissions - Register by 9/15/25
May 18, 2025 Free Play Day - Fun with Flourishing
April 26, 2025 Breaking The Rules with Mike Gold
March 23, 2025 Play Day - Aleph Book
February 15, 2025 Calligraphy Rhythm & A Spark of Gold
January 12, 2025 Free Play Day - Monogram Design
December 08, 2024 Play Day - Decorating Names
November 02, 2024 Folded Pen Adventures with Carol DuBosch
October 06, 2024 Play Day: Make a Folded Pen
September 08, 2024 Annual Meeting 2024
June 02, 2024 Play Day: Cut-and-Paste
May 04, 2024 Pointed Pen Uncial with Mike Kecseg
April 06, 2024 Lively Lettering with an Irish Flair
April 05, 2024 The Book of Kells: Its History and Beauty, Friday Evening Lecture
January 09, 2024 Introduction to Uncial
December 03, 2023 Complete Beginner Intro to Broad-Edge Calligraphy
November 12, 2023 Judy Melvin Studio Visit (Full)
November 04, 2023 Monroeville Library reception
October 27, 2023 Monroeville Library Guild Exhibit
October 22, 2023 CGP Work / Playday
October 22, 2023 Exhibit Submissions - Register by 10/22/23
October 09, 2023 Nina Tran, Copperplate Intensive
October 07, 2023 Nina Tran, Copperplate Bootcamp
September 17, 2023 Annual Meeting
September 15, 2023 Complete Beginner Intro to Pointed Pen
August 06, 2023 Board Meeting
May 06, 2023 Mike Kecseg, Pointed Pen Blackletter (register by 4/28)
April 28, 2023 Mike Kecseg, Pointed Pen Blackletter registration due 4/28
April 08, 2023 Test Meeting
March 26, 2023 Test Class
March 25, 2023 Test Play Day
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