There you are with a fresh, exciting calligraphy project in front of you. Mistakes are not the first thing on your mind, but now, while you are calm and hopeful, is a good time to prepare for them. I am a slow calligrapher and this is a slow method. Perhaps fast calligraphers don’t make mistakes Read More
The“Magnificent Monoline” Workshop – Review by Paula Howard
On the weekend spanning the 17th & 18th of September, 2022; the first in-person workshop since March of 2020 was offered by Masscribes – New England Calligraphy Organization. Nineteen participants engaged in the study of letters, alphabets, converted fonts and lines, led by one of our own members, Rick Paulus. Rick, recently relocated to the Read More
“The Magnificent Monoline letter” with Rick Paulus, September 17-18, 2022 at 9AM-5PM
The Monoline letter is ubiquitous and has many voices. It was a favorite of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods and continues to thrive today. Discover the diverse and lively world of the magnificent monoline letter in this colorful workshop. From creating White House invitations (really!) to expressive calligraphy pieces and logo design, monoline Read More
Rick Paulus workshop – pay by PayPal
The total cost for this workshop is $125. Payments are welcome through PayPal. We greatly appreciate your effort to pay the registration fee electronically. You do not need a PayPal account to proceed with payment – any credit card will work. If you wish to pay by check, make it payable to Masscribes, Inc. postmarked Read More
2022 Fall General Meeting
Our meeting was held on Saturday, October 22, 1PM-3:30PM at the Westwood Public Library.
September 10, 2022 – Grafton Site Visit & Colloquium Meeting for Study Groups
This members-only meeting in Grafton to view a possible new workshop/meeting venue, and to discuss the forming of active, dedicated study groups throughout Massachusetts and New England. join us on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1PM – 3 PM.
April 24, 2022 – Spring 2022 General Meeting & Calligraphers Get Together!
Join us at the Norwood Sportsmen’s Club, our good-old-favorite workshop location, as we take our first step back to normal for Masscribes gatherings. Please bring any artwork you’d like to share and supplies you’d like to sell or swap. Sunday, April 24, 20221:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at 576 Nichols St, Norwood, MA HIGHLIGHTS Show Read More
“Play on writing/ Writing textures” with Denise Lach, March 13-15, 2020 at 9AM-5PM
The word texture comes from the Latin word ‘textura’ which means “yarn weaving”. It also applies to the links of the chapters of a literary work, as well as the mineral constitution of rock. In the 15th Century, a gothic small letter was named “textura” which points out its precision and the way of interlacing each letter to Read More
Denise Lach workshop – pay by PayPal
The total cost for this workshop is $185. Payments are welcome through PayPal. We greatly appreciate your effort to pay the registration fee electronically. If you prefer to mail a check, please send it payable to Masscribes, Inc., postmarked no earlier than Friday, January 10, 2020, to Elissa Barr, 697 Boylston St, Brookline, MA 02445. Please Read More
“The truly flexible pointed pen” with Rick Paulus, October 19-20, 2019 at 9AM-5PM
Extend the range of your pointed pen’s potential as we break away from traditional pointed pen hands and explore the full power of this amazing little pen nib. Following an analysis of historical models as well as the work of contemporary masters, we willput our pens to paper and systematically develop new pointed pen styles Read More