January 20, February 10, March 8, April 12, May 14th (7:30pm), June 21, (no July meeting), Tuesday, August 12 at 7pm, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13.Board meetings are held via Zoom on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change. Contact us if you would like to receive a Zoom invite. All members welcome. Read More
2024 Fall Gathering and General Meeting, Sunday, October 27th from 11am to 2pm
We will gather at the beautiful Grafton Community Barn, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA. Come meet our very special guest, Margaret Shepherd, who will speak about her process in creating her recent work, Song of Songs — the Bible’s Great Love Poems in Calligraphy. We are incredibly excited and honored to welcome Margaret as our guest. As many of you know, she has authored a multitude of books on calligraphy over the years. Her titles sit on the bookshelves of countless aspiring calligraphers around the world. If you would like to learn more visit her very thorough and informative website at www.margaretshepherd.com Please RSVP: rdcalow@aol.com Coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. (Make sure to label with ingredients.) Remember to bring some work for our Show & Share! We will also have a tables set up for exchanging books and supplies. You never know what kinds of goodies you’ll go home with! New members and curious guests are always welcome and encouraged to come see how much fun we have sharing our love for letters. We look forward to seeing you live and in-person this October! Read More
Live Calligraphy Demonstrations
On Saturday, August 17th, members of Masscribes will be at the Westwood Public Library demonstrating calligraphy. This event is open to the public and will run from 10:30 am to 12 noon. We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about calligraphy and how different types of calligraphy pens are used for different styles of lettering. All materials will be supplied. Read More
2024 Annual Spring Brunch and General Meeting, Sunday, April 14th, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Please join us for our annual spring brunch and general meeting at the Norwood Sportsman’s Club, 550 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA. New members and guests welcome! Please RSVP: rdcalow@gmail.com Arriving by train? Take the Franklin/Foxboro line to the Norwood Depot T-stop. Pickup arrangements can be made in advance by e-mailing info@masscribes.org Not a member yet? Register under our Membership link in the pulldown menu. N0 prerequisites required — Beginners welcome! Read More
2024 Executive Board Meeting Dates
Members are welcome to join our monthly Board Meetings! Meetings start at 9:30am (on a Saturday) and are held online unless announced otherwise. E-mail us at info@masscribes.org to receive a Zoom link. January 20 ~ February 10 ~ March 23rd ~ April 13th ~ May 8th ~ June 8th ~ (No July meeting) ~ August 10th ~ September 21st ~ October 21st (7:30pm) ~ November 9th ~ December 14th Fall 2024 General Meeting: Sunday, October 27th, 11am-2pm at the Grafton Community Barn, 37 Wheeler Rd., North Grafton, MA Dates are subject to change. Please check back for updates. Read More
2023 Fall General Meeting
“Masscribes Fall General Meeting” was held on Saturday, November 18th from 11am – 2 pm at the beautiful Community Barn in Grafton (37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA 01536). We gathered to celebrate the beauty of Autumn in New England and our place in it as calligraphers and friends. Members and guests brought their lunch and Masscribes provided dessert, coffee, tea, and cider. Highlights from our recent workshop, “Rhythm and Movement” were presented. Many members brought work to talk about in the Show & Share. Read More
“Hands Through Time” Exhibit at the Westwood Public Library, April 1 – April 30, 2023
A members’ show celebrating our passion for the different calligraphic hands that have evolved over the centuries will take place April 1 – April 30, 2023. Opening Reception: Thursday, April 13, 6-9pm Live Educational Event | Slideshow Talk and Hands-on Demonstrations: Saturday, April 29, 12-4pm Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm, Friday 10 am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 2pm – 5pm Read More
2022 Fall General Meeting
Our meeting was held on Saturday, October 22, 1PM-3:30PM at the Westwood Public Library. Read More
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. Read More
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 & Tell (tables will be setup to display artwork for sharing) Supply Sale & Tool Trade (bring any materials you’d like to re-sell, trade or donate; label accordingly) Hands-0n Activity: embossing demo and experimenting with provided materials Envelope Exchange sign-up Weather permitting; we will have tables outdoors to enjoy small snacks. BYO…water bottle. Make new friends. See old friends! Read More