The New Zealand Calligraphers is a non-profit group of calligraphers, lettering artists and people who share a love of creating beautiful words and letters.
About the Society
The New Zealand Calligraphers has been an organisation since the early 1990’s.
The society meets monthly at a central location in Auckland, conducts regular workshops in calligraphy and complementary arts, organises exhibitions, and generally supports and promotes calligraphy and excellence in lettering.
The New Zealand Calligrapher’s members include professional lettering artists, commercial calligraphers, illustrators and designers, tutors and hobbyists and their interests range from the most traditional types of calligraphy, to contemporary and experimental forms.
We invite you to browse this site – which contains information about our society, membership, current events, workshops and other relevant topics – and to consider joining the New Zealand Calligraphers.
Monthly Meetings
Where possible members are encouraged to attend the Society’s monthly meetings. Meetings and workshops are held on the first Sunday of each month to allow members outside of Auckland to join in. Meetings are a social, friendly affair and usually feature guest speakers or a workshop.
NEXT MEETING
Sunday 7th October
On OCTOBER 7th we have an exciting workshop with award winning author and illustrator Sandra Morris.
Sandra Morris is an outgoing, passionate presenter, an award-winning author and illustrator, the director of the Sandra Morris Illustration Agency, a nature journaller, a botanical artist and a passionate supporter of community education. She has a graduate degree in plant and wildlife illustration, and her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries
Sandra will share her considerable knowledge and ideas about journalling with us.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED
- A discussion on what a nature journal is- why it’s useful and what are its advantages
- Different types of journals – tips and advice about how to get started, themes, composition, looking at theme appropriate font style.
- We will work on a journal page with leaves and lettering. An assortment of leaves will be provided but if anyone has anything in particular they want to bring along then please do so.
WHERE: Gifford Gallery, 27a Poronui St, Mt Eden
DATE: Sunday 7th October
TIME: 2pm – 5pm
COST: $30 members $40 non-members.
Deposit money into NZ Calligraphers account to confirm attendance: ANZ 01-0288-0137566-00
DATE: Sunday 7th October
TIME: 2pm – 5pm
COST: $30 members $40 non-members.
Deposit money into NZ Calligraphers account to confirm attendance: ANZ 01-0288-0137566-00
PLEASE EMAIL newzealandcalligraphers@gmail.com TO LET US KNOW THAT YOU HAVE PAID & REGISTERED.
The cost per meeting covers venue hire, some materials, tutor fees, tea and coffee.
FUTURE MEETING DATES
Sunday 4th November
Contact
We love to hear from people interested in calligraphy so please get in touch.
email: newzealandcalligraphers@gmail.com
post: New Zealand Calligraphers, P.O.Box 99-674, Newmarket, Auckland 1149, New Zealand
