The Calligraphy Society of Ottawa

Join the annual Swap Quote, followed by the presentation of this year’s John Whitehead Award.

In our annual Swap Quote each June, CSO members interpret a single text in their very best calligraphic style.

For your swap quote, you can write all or part of the quote, in the original English or the French translation. Bring your work to this m…

The latest graduates of Judy Bainbridge’s Manuscript Broadsheet class will present their finished work in formal layout & design. Past students are encouraged to bring their manuscript broadsheets for the gallery table.

Come for the annual general meeting … stay for a hands-on program with Roberta Huebener showing countless variations of ampersands, the ancient ligature of E and T.

Join our Executive Team in planning our 2018–2019 season! All CSO members are welcome to attend and contribute their thoughts and ideas toward another successful year.

Bring a bag lunch if you plan to attend as there are no food vending facilities on site.

Joan Massey will share tips & tricks in using coloured pencils to enhance calligraphic work.