Calligraphy Society of Victoria

✨ Workshop: Secret Belgian Binding with Gyounghee Lee ✨

Discover the beauty and mystery of Secret Belgian Binding—a striking book structure known for its elegant woven spine, intriguing construction, and wonderfully tactile handmade character.

Join us for a one-day hands-on workshop with Gyounghee Lee, where you’ll explore the fascinating weaving and assembly process and create your own unique book from start to finish. 📚✨

A specially prepared materials kit will be provided, so you can focus on enjoying the making process—and leave at the end of the day with a completed hand-bound book to treasure.

📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
🕙 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Centre for Theology and Ministry
29 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria 3052

🎟️ Book your spot:
https://www.calligraphysocietyvictoria.com.au/workshop/carolingian-script-with-gyounghee-lee-xfk6d-a3n75-8w3r5-jldjm-7jd86-rxss5-nyj2f-gwr88-y33yh

Registration closes 1 October 2026.

Come and discover the joy of creating a beautiful book by hand! 💛📖

✨ Discover the beauty of Fraktur Calligraphy with Sally Diserio!

Ready to expand your calligraphy skills? Join Sally for this beginner-friendly workshop exploring the elegant and expressive Fraktur Hand—a striking Blackletter style known for its angular forms and decorative flourishes.

Whether you've completed Sally's Gothic Blackletter class or you're brand new to calligraphy, this course starts with the fundamentals, including pen angles and basic letterforms, making it suitable for all skill levels.

Over three weekly sessions, you'll:
🖋 Learn the distinctive Fraktur alphabet (lowercase and uppercase)
🖋 Build confidence with traditional calligraphic techniques
🖋 Create your own finished piece
🖋 Receive exemplars and handouts by email
🖋 Enjoy access to class recordings for 3 months

📅 When: Thursdays – August 6, 13 & 20, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
💻 Where: Online via Zoom

Come and experience the timeless elegance of Fraktur in a welcoming and supportive online class. We look forward to writing with you!

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🎨 **Colour Linocut Prints with Multiple Plates – Workshop** 🎨

Join artist **Tamara McKimmie** for a hands-on two-day workshop exploring the art of coloured linocut printing.

🗓 **Dates:** Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June
⏰ **Time:** 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 **Location:** Center for Theology and Ministry (Uniting Church), 29 College Crescent, Parkville VIC

Starting with your own design ideas—whether from photos, sketches, or collage—you’ll learn how to simplify and separate your image into colour layers. Using 2–3 lino blocks, you’ll carve each plate and bring your design to life through layered printing.

We’ll guide you through:
• Design development & image transfer
• Lino carving tools and techniques
• Colour selection and mixing
• Registration methods using Ternes Burton™ Pins & tabs
• Printing your own small edition (by hand and/or small press)

📅 **Registrations close: 12 June 2026**

🚗 Parking details (including access code) will be sent the day before the workshop.

Spots are limited—secure your place and get ready to create something unique!

https://www.calligraphysocietyvictoria.com.au/workshop/carolingian-script-with-gyounghee-lee-xfk6d-a3n75-8w3r5-jldjm-7jd86-rxss5-nyj2f-sakkr