Nov
15
12:30 PM12:30
November Program: Book Ornaments
Simple book structure ornaments with member artist Georgia Greeley.
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Dec
20
12:30 PM12:30
Jan
17
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Book of Durrow with Della Hutchison
Della will be joining us on Zoom for another excellent presentation.
Feb
20
6:30 PM18:30
Member Program: Topic TBD - Connie Fergason
Connie will present a talk in anticipation of her weekend workshop.
Feb
21
to Feb 22
February Workshop: Italic Variations and Florals
In this two-session class, students can create a lively variation to the italic hand and explore some florals to add to projects.
Mar
20
6:30 PM18:30
Maker U - Keynote Presentation: TBD
This is the program that launches our Maker U 2026 weekend.
Mar
21
8:30 AM08:30
Maker University 2026
A mini-conference conducted by our own members! Friday evening Keynote speaker presentation and a Saturday filled with lectures, demos, and hands-on.
Apr
24
9:00 AM09:00
50th Celebration Event: Friday Field Trip to Saint John's University
Field Trip to Saint John’s as part of our 50th Celebration.
May
16
12:30 PM12:30
Oct
11
to Oct 12
October Workshop: Letters With Light
Member Jean Formo will teach a workshop, “Letters With Light” this October.
Oct
10
6:00 PM18:00
Program: The Power of The Pencil
The Power of The Pencil - come learn about this humble yet powerful tool.
Sep
20
12:30 PM12:30
Season Opener: Colleagues Get Re-Acquainted
This 2025-26 season —our 50th!—is about creating many opportunities for members to reconnect, reflect on our amazing past, and keep looking ahead to what’s next on our personal creative journeys and on the future of The Colleagues.
May
17
12:30 PM12:30
Apr
12
12:00 PM12:00
Field Trip: Visit the James Ford Bell Library
The James Ford Bell Library (part of the Archives & Special Collections of the Andersen Library of the University of Minnesota) makes history come alive through its premier collection of rare books, manuscripts, maps & other materials.
Mar
15
8:30 AM08:30
Maker University 2025
A mini-conference conducted by our own members! Friday evening Keynote speaker presentation and a Saturday filled with lectures, demos, and hands-on.
Mar
14
6:30 PM18:30
Maker U - Keynote Presentation - Mike Kecseg
In this program Mike Kecseg shows how learning a formal copperplate can serve as a jumping off point to create more modern and expressive scripts.
Feb
15
to Feb 16
Workshop: The Poetic Pen-The Magic of Italian Hand with Heather Held
Italian Hand with Heather Held.
Feb
14
6:30 PM18:30
Poetry in Motion-The Evolution and Development of Italian Hand: Presented by Heather Held
Poetry in Motion-The Evolution and Development of Italian Hand: Presented by Heather Held
Jan
18
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Blackletter Double-Trouble with Della Hutchison
Della will be joining us on Zoom for another excellent presentation.
Dec
21
12:30 PM12:30
Nov
16
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Tools From John Neal Bookseller
Our chance to try out some new tools and old favorites from every calligrapher’s favorite online calligraphy tool supplier, John Neal!
Oct
18
6:30 PM18:30
Program: Magic of the Masters: The Penmanship of Legend with Michael Sull
A presentation by Master Penman Michael Sull.
Oct
18
to Oct 20
A Flourished Weekend with Master Penman Michael Sull
A Flourished Weekend with Master Penman Michael Sull.
Sep
21
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Welcome Back & Members Share
Welcome back! Come see what some members did (calligraphically) this past summer!
May
18
12:30 PM12:30
Apr
20
12:30 PM12:30
Member Hands-On: Double Stroke Gothic Majuscules
Luscious and rich Double Stroke Gothic Majuscules will delight you with their bounty and generosity of shape and design. Join our member Kris McDonald to explore these delightful letters.
Mar
16
8:30 AM08:30
Mar
15
6:30 PM18:30
Feb
17
to Feb 18
Workshop: Blackletter & Variations with Reggie Ezell
We will begin by grounding ourselves in a strong, basic form of gothic: Textura. Then we will, variable by variable, morph it through a series of permutations; creating variations, modernizing it and doing projects that are anything but traditional.
Feb
16
6:30 PM18:30
Member Program: Gilding - A Personal Overview with Reggie Ezell
Take a tour of the expressive ways calligraphers have used both traditional and contemporary gilding throughout the centuries.
Jan
20
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Catherine of Cleves Manuscript
Della will be joining us on Zoom with her excellent presentation, graphics and handouts. Please register for this unique opportunity to learn about the Catherine of Cleves Manuscript
Dec
16
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Winter Play Day
No driving in snow or cold for this play date. Pjs and slippers optional but encouraged.
Nov
18
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Basic Gothic Hand
The fun of Gothic is that it is about rules and rhythm. Learning a gothic hand and lettering with gouache as your writing fluid are both vital skills for any calligrapher of any skill level.
Oct
21
to Oct 22
Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy
In this two-day workshop, Chinese brushwork artist and instructor, Hong Zhang will offer hands-on experience in writing Chinese characters with a brush.
Oct
20
6:30 PM18:30
Member Program: Chinese Calligraphy & Culture
Hong is a Chinese brushwork artist and instructor with a passion for the cultural and poetic aspects of Asian art forms.
Sep
16
12:30 PM12:30
Member Program: Welcome Back!
This will be our first in person season-opener with all the bells and whistles since 2019! This is the perfect opportunity to reunite with your friends and, well, colleagues!
May
20
12:30 PM12:30
Apr
15
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
14
6:30 PM18:30
Program: A Calligrapher's and Artist's Journey & Sneak-peak at Maker U!
Pre-mini-conference event