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    • Saturday, October 24, 2026
    • Sunday, October 25, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Norwood Sportsman's Club 576 Nichols St Norwood, MA 02062
    • 9
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    Have to write a long name on a placecard?  Or a very long text to fit in an 8” x 10” frame?  Spend two days with diminishing letters.  Work with adjusted tools and with varied spacing and scale to receive desired results.  Wrapping up will be the creation of a little booklet with a soft cover.

    Number of participants would be 15, but I would consider having more if more want to register.

    This would be a two day workshop, October 24 & 25, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. 

    The list of supplies follows:

    • Speedball B1, B3 nibs or equivalent
    • Speedball C1, C3 or equivalent
    • Mitchell 3,31/2, 4,5 and 3 size 6 nibs
    • A few favorite point pen nibs
    • Holders for above nibs
    • Mechanical pencil, preferably lead size .3
    • Sandpaper block
    • Bottled Ink
    • Goache
    • Flat brush for applying ink/paint to pen
    • Non-abrasive eraser
    • Stick ink with grinding stone
    • T-square
    • Distilled water (optional - will not need more than 1 quart)
    • Practice paper
    • Good writing paper (i.e.: Arches Text Wove) 2 sheets
    • Straight edge for cutting paper
    • Cutting device: exacto knife or other
    • Texts for writing [one (1) paragraph or equivalent and one (1) one-liner]

    Additionally, don't forget:

    • Lunch
    • Snack to share
    • Work light
    • Saturday, October 31, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Norwood Sportman's Club
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    • Special Guest Lecture: The Presence of Calligraphy in the Art World by Debby Reelitz

    • Remember your show and share

    • Feel free to bring any supply donations for our newer members

    • Please bring a seasonal snack to share


    • Saturday, December 05, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Fuller Craft Museum 455 Oak Street Brockton, MA 02301
    • 36
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    Come join us in celebrating Masscribes' 40th Anniversary!

    Your $40 registration fee includes:

    • Lunch Buffet
    • Presentation of the 40th Art Work

    Spouses and Guests are welcome, you can purchase their ticket at the same time.

    Current Masscribes members will receive a framable archival print of the commemorative 30th Anniversary Artwork.

    We look forward to celebrating with you!

    Please register by November 20th, 2026.

    If you cannot make it and would like to request a refund, or if the number of attendees changes, please reach out to Cathy at treasurer@masscribes.org.

Past events

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Artists' Round Table: Susan Henry
Saturday, July 18, 2026 Opening Reception - Celebrating the Spirit of Calligraphy
Saturday, July 11, 2026 Celebrating the Spirit of Calligraphy
Masscribes, Inc.
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Arlington, MA 02476
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