Calligraphy Conference in Edmonds/Lynnwood April 29-30

"Four Seasons"

The Letters of Joy Calligraphy Conference, presented by Write On Calligraphers, will be held at Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA, on Friday April 29, 2011 from 5:30pm–10pm and Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Letters of Joy is a popular, one-and-one-half day mini-conference starting on Friday evening with a reception, keynote address, and silent auction followed Saturday by a full day of classes designed to appeal to all levels of calligraphers and book and paper artists.

A hall of book and art supply vendors and a calligraphy exhibit round out the event. This year’s conference brings together seventeen experienced instructors, teaching everything from book and card making to a variety of calligraphic hands.

The highlight of the weekend is keynote speaker and featured instructor Pat Blair, White House Chief Calligrapher. 

Recognized as a Master Penman by the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting for her Spencerian and Roundhand script, Blair will take us behind the scenes with the keynote address “Pens and Protocol—Calligraphy of Official Washington”.

Pat Blair, White House Calligrapher

A calligrapher for 25 years, Blair is past president of the Washington Calligraphers Guild, has chaired The Graceful Envelope Contest, and has served on the faculty of several international conferences. Her work has been featured in a number of publications, among them, Letter Arts Review, Scripsit, and Martha Stewart Weddings. Blair will also be teaching an intermediate/advanced two-day long workshop in Edmonds following Letters of Joy.

Cost: For all-event package $85 (WOC members), $100 (non-members)

To join WOC add $25 U.S./ Canadian $30 (in U.S. funds)

This fee includes lunch for all participants registered by April 21st.

All programs are open to the public although pre-registration is required for the Saturday workshops.

Registration begins March 21st. For registration forms or more information go to the Write On Calligraphers website or contact Pat Thyden, 425-745-1347,

Edmonds Community College is located at 20000 68th St SW, Lynnwood WA 98036. Campus map.

Write On Calligraphers is a non-profit arts organization based in Edmonds, Washington, serving Pacific Northwest calligraphers and paper arts enthusiasts for more than thirty years. Write On Calligraphers, P.O. Box 277, Edmonds, WA 98020-0277