WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & EVENTS
In an effort to fulfill its mission of promoting the study and practice of calligraphy, the Chicago Calligraphy Collective offers numerous workshops throughout the year. The CCC invites world-renown calligraphic artists to provide instruction and/or lectures to both members and non-members.
2009 Workshops/Events Schedule
| Instructor | Event Description | Location | Workshop Date | Postmark Date | Cost |
| Tim Botts | The Glory of Flourishes | Benedictine University | Feb. 28, 2009 | Dec. 19, 2009 | Members $60Non-Members $70 |
| Mike Kecseg | Copperplate A to Z | Benedictine University | March 21-22, 2009 | Jan. 21, 2009 | Members $120Non-Members $140 |
| Peter Fraterdeus | Accentuate the Positive | Zoar Lutheran Church | April 25-26, 2009 | Feb. 24, 2009 | Members $120Non-Members $140 |
| Pam Sussman | Stab, Cover, Button & Bind | TBA | May 30-31, 2009 | March 30, 2009 | Members $120Non-Members $140 |
| Carrie Imai | Italic, Formal to Funky | TBA | August 22-23, 2009 | June 22, 2009 | Members $120Non-Members $140 |
| Carl Rohrs | Modern Moves? Losing Contact? | TBA | October 24-25, 2009 | August 24, 2009 | Members $120Non-Members $140 |
To register for these workshops, send a check in the entire amount, payable to the Chicago Calligraphy Collective to:
Karen Ness
CCC Workshop Director
8309 Oakwood Avenue
Munster, IN 46321-1912
Please note: Registrations can only be accepted on or after the advertised postmark date via standard U.S. mail. (We’re sorry we cannot accept Express Mail or deliveries which require a signature.)
For questions regarding workshops, please contact our Workshop Director.
Exhibits
Exploration 2009
CCC’s 23nd Annual Juried Show
February 9 – March 28, 2009
Newberry Library
60 West Walton, Chicago , Illinois
Library and Gallery Hours
M, F, Sat. 8:15am – 5:30 pm
T, W, Th: 8:15am-7:30pm
An Introduction to Using the Newberry Library prepared by Robert Williams
Directions and Map
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For more information, contact the Exhibits Director
Regional Study Groups
Study groups provide an excellent networking opportunity for students, teachers and professionals in the field of calligraphy. Most groups meet on a monthly basis and provide interesting programs or topics of discussion. Please contact individual study groups for more specific information.
South Side and Northwest Indiana Study Group
Highland, Indiana
4th Tuesday of each month – 7 pm
For more information contact: [email protected]
North Side Study Group
Portage park Center for the Arts, 3914 North Menard, Chicago
3rd Thursday of each month— 6:30 to 9:30pm
For more information contact: Ellen Mott-Jablonski [email protected]
West Side Study Group
3 rd Tuesday of each month— 7 to 9pm
For more information contact: [email protected]
Extended Studies