Meetings– usually held monthly (except June, July, August and December). Meetings generally feature lectures, slide presentations, demonstrations, or hands-on creative techniques. Meetings (except where noted) are held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2964 Richmond Road, Victoria BC

Workshops conducted by local and international teachers are offered, as well as, continuing classes for more intensive study. Arts related to calligraphy, such as bookbinding, artistic paper treatments, papermaking, and more, are also explored in our classes.

Calendar of Events

What’s NEW?

ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC, AUG. 30, 2026, 1-4 PM

Come and join the annual summer picnic at Joan’s and Ginny’s garden. Bring some finger food to share, your own plate and cutlery, AND some of your own creative work that you have been working on or have completed. Reconnect with old friends and make new ones, it’s a great way to close out the summer.

AGM AND SUZIE BERINGER’S VIRTUAL WORKSHOP, SEPT. 9, 2026, 7 PM 

AGM: Our AGM will be held via zoom on Sept. 9, starting at 7 pm. Watch your email for reminders.

***The Society needs you … At the time of this writing (July), there are no nominations for the President or VP position. The Society can only legally exist if, as a minimum, the President, Treasurer and Secretary positions are filled. Please consider volunteering yourself or nominate someone for these and/or other Executive positions. Contact our current President, Rebecca Villa-Acre (president@fairbankcalligrphysociety.com) for more information or if you wish to nominate yourself or someone else.

Suzie Beringer’s Workshop: This virtual workshop will start after the AGM is adjourned. Come and learn how to make these fun holiday “Dirds”. Keep your eyes out for more information coming to your email inbox.

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2026 (in chronological order)

Suzanne Cannon – Focus on Foundational Lettering
Tuesday, January13, 2026 7:00-9:00pm
Join us at 6:30 for social chat
Via Zoom, Zoom link and supply list will be sent

Delaine Faulkner et al. – Letter-Mania
February 7, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opus Art Supplies  512 Herald Street, Victoria

Mary Conley & Trish Newell – Valentine Pop Ups

Look at this amazing valentine that Mary Conley and Trish Newell will teach us to make!

February 12, 7:00-9:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
Location: 2964 Richmond Road, Victoria

It is really a flag book and folds down to fit into a little box. It’s easy and fun.
Participants need to bring: scissors, bone folder, scoring tool, ruler, scrap paper for
gluing and either a glue stick or PVA and a brush.
You must sign up for this workshop because Mary will cut out and prepare the pieces
beforehand. Send your confirmation by February 9th to Mary Conley at
sculptsster@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

Yellow Point Retreat

Friday, March 6 to Sunday March 8, 2026
Yellow Point Lodge
Registration details were distributed in November 2025

Christiane Lenz – Introduction to Italic-Part 1
This introduction to Italic script is for beginners, requiring no experience or those wanting a refresher. Participants will learn about calligraphy tools, essential tips and resources for further study

 

March 19, 6:30-9:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
Location: 2964 Richmond Road, Victoria

 

 

 

 

 

Kerri Forster – Brush Lettering

April 15, 7:00-9:00 pm
Via Zoom

CALLIGRAPHY JAM – a Drop-in Session 

May 21, 7:00-9:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
Location: 2964 Richmond Road, Victoria

Come have fun and spend two hours working on your lettering – practice a lettering style, try out or play with a new tool, finish or work on a project, look for feedback on how to make a creative piece even better…whatever.
There will be no structured teaching, but plenty of people with different experience to offer their help. Bring something you want to show, share or work on. If you don’t know what you want to do, bring practice paper, calligraphy pen(s) of your choice, a ruler, pencil, ink, eraser and sense of creative community. We look forward to seeing you – come join us!

 

Christiane Lenz -Introduction the Italic-Part 2

June 18, 6:30-9:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
Location: 2964 Richmond Road, Victoria

 

 

 

 

 

Suzie Beringer – Making Fun Holiday “Dirds”

Sept. 9, 7:30-9:30 pm (after the AGM)
Via Zoom

 

 

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