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Learning the Art of Calligraphy
The Calligraphic Arts Guild of Toronto offers courses featuring local, regional and international instructors primarily at our studio facilities at Neilson Park Creative Centre. Open to youth and adults, CAGT members have registration priority; non-members pay a small additional cost.
Interested in modern or traditional calligraphy? Learning scripts using tools such as the broad edge pen, pointed pen, brush, marker? Art techniques from illumination, book and paper arts? Individual course information details will help ensure the best fit for your skill level and interest.
Workshop
Cursive Italic with Mark Lurz
Four individual classes from the basic script to advanced lettering and designing
Dates & Descriptions:
Sunday, September 27, 2026. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Basic lower case and capitals • Italics with long joints
Sunday, October 25, 2026. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pen manipulated letters • Swash capitals
Sunday, November 8, 2026. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Manipulated dancing letters • Brush writing
Sunday, November 22, 2026. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Designing names, Logos, Words etc.
Location: Neilson Park Creative Centre
56 Neilson Drive, Studio A2, Etobicoke, ON
Materials:
Please bring: Pencil • Eraser • Ballpoint Pen • Fine line Marker • Writing Paper • Metric Ruler
Needed and available for purchase:
Pilot Parallel Pen 2.4mm ($20)
Pentel Art Colour Brush ($9)
Pointed Steel Nib (Free)
Pen Holder ($7)
Pelican 4001 Ink ($12)
Member Price: 1 Class $55, 2 Classes $105, 3 Classes $150, 4 Classes $180
Non-Member Price: 1 Class $60, 2 Classes $115, 3 Classes $165, 4 Classes $200
Workshop
Up your Lettering with Ramona Matthews
Date: TBA
Location: Neilson Park Creative Centre
56 Neilson Drive
Etobicoke, Ontario
Studio A2
Course Description: TBA
Materials:
pencil, eraser and
Grid paper (Rhodia suggested)
Member Price: TBA
Non-Member Price: TBA
Workshop
Celtic Knots with Michele Nideoff
Date: TBA
Location: Neilson Park Creative Centre
56 Neilson Drive
Etobicoke, Ontario
Studio A2
Course Description: TBA
Materials:
TBA
Member Price: TBA
Non-Member Price: TBA