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    • June 24, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Moxie Java 4990 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City
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    Announcing Summer Pen Meets

    Where-  Moxie Java

    4990 West Chinden

    Garden City

    When-  Tuesday, June 24

    10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


    Just come for a visit or bring a project to share or practice

    while you're with calligraphy friends.


    RSVP preferred, but not required.

    Bring a friend!  The more the merrier!

    Next Summer Pen meet - July 19th, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

    New Roots in Garden City

    Inkspots  Picnic - August 21st.

    • July 19, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Roots Zero Waste Market
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    July Pen Meet


    Where-  Roots Zero Waste Market

    3308 West Chinden

    When-  Saturday, July 19th

    12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.


    Just come for a visit or bring a project to share or practice

    while you're with calligraphy friends.


    RSVP preferred, but not required.

    Bring a friend!  The more the merrier!

    Inkspots  Picnic - August 21st



    • August 01, 2025
    • August 22, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • Meridian
    • 4
    Registration is closed


    PART 2

    Majuscules

    Beginner Copperplate-style Course

    taught by D'Ann Zickau




    This is a continuation of Beginner Copperplate-style course. Part 2 is a 4-week course designed to focus on the majuscule letters and be an introduction to flourishing. 

    Meeting Dates

    Fridays, 1:00PM-3:00PM

    August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025

    We will meet in-person at D'Ann Zickau's home. Space is limited to 4 students. If there is a waiting list, another class will be scheduled on Thursdays of the same weeks.

    Prerequisite

    The only prerequisite is that you have taken Part 1 or have had good instruction and practice on the structure of Copperplate, especially the minuscules (lowercase letters).  You are free to bring your own supplies.  All handouts are provided, and extra basic supplies are available for purchase before class at a discounted rate.

    Instruction includes demonstration of all majuscule (uppercase) letters, numerals, basic flourishing, envelope addressing, practice tips, and practical homework assignments.  A finished, frameable quote will be our final project.

    To receive comprehensive, individual feedback on practice work, students are encouraged to upload photos of their work to Padlet or by email. In-person feedback during class is available but limited due to class time.  We will use Padlet as our home for all class notes, recordings, bonus material, and instructor input. 

    In addition to Friday class instruction and Padlet feedback, students can Zoom me anytime during the week to ask questions or watch a quick demo.

    This class is designed to teach you the basics of a copperplate style of calligraphy and to encourage you as a serious student of the craft.

    Materials needed:

    • Oblique pen holder
    • Nibs--Zebra G, Nikko G, or Hunt 22 are recommended, but you may use any flexible pointed pen nib you are comfortable using.
    • Walnut ink or gouache in a leakproof container
    • Small travel-size bottle (2-4 oz) of distilled water
    • Sturdy holder for your ink container
    • Your favorite chair pad 

    Materials provided:

    • Custom practice paper pad with printed guidelines
    • Pipette
    • Ink stir sticks
    • All handouts and their pdfs

    Open to current Inkspots Guild members only 

    Become a Member

    Cost: $50

    A portion of each tuition fee goes back into our guild. This is another benefit of being an Inkspot!


Past events

May 15, 2025 May Guild Meeting
May 09, 2025 Beginner Copperplate-Style 4-week Course
April 05, 2025 Online Workshop: Italic with Carol DuBosch
April 04, 2025 April Guild Meeting: Carol DuBosch Presentation (Online)
March 27, 2025 March Guild Meeting
February 20, 2025 February Guild Meeting
January 16, 2025 January Guild Meeting
January 10, 2025 Part 2 Beginner Copperplate-Style 4-week Course
December 03, 2024 Inkspots Christmas Party
November 21, 2024 Persian Calligraphy
November 02, 2024 Fall Workshop with Noel Weber
November 01, 2024 Noel Weber Evening Presentation
October 17, 2024 October Guild Meeting
September 19, 2024 September Guild Meeting
September 14, 2024 Beginner Copperplate-Style 5-week Course
September 06, 2024 Classic Design Studio Tour with Noel Weber
August 15, 2024 Inkspots Picnic and Swap Meet
July 31, 2024 July Summer Pen Meet
June 26, 2024 Summer Pen Meet
June 01, 2024 Workshop: Very Free Versals with Connie Furgason
May 31, 2024 May Pen Meet
May 16, 2024 May Guild Meeting
April 26, 2024 April Pen Meet
April 18, 2024 April Guild Meeting
April 06, 2024 Beginner Copperplate-Style 6-week Course
March 29, 2024 Inkspots Extra Gathering
March 09, 2024 Workshop: Roman Rebels with Barbara Close
March 08, 2024 March Guild Meeting: Barbara Close Presentation (Online)
February 15, 2024 February Guild Meeting
February 03, 2024 Volunteers Needed for Demo Table at Rediscovered Books in Boise
January 25, 2024 January Guild Meeting
December 09, 2023 Demo Table at the Idaho History Museum
December 07, 2023 Inkspots Christmas Party
November 16, 2023 November Guild Meeting
November 11, 2023 Demo Table Volunteers needed for Reading Renaissance Faire
November 04, 2023 Volunteers Needed for Demo Table at Rediscovered Books in Boise
October 28, 2023 Canceled: Fall Workshop with Connie Furgason
October 27, 2023 Canceled: Connie Furgason Evening Presentation: Artful Gatherings and Nature Wanderings
September 21, 2023 September Guild Meeting
August 17, 2023 Picnic and Swap Meet
May 18, 2023 May Guild Meeting
April 22, 2023 Spring Workshop with Carl Rohrs
April 21, 2023 Carl Rohrs Evening Presentation: Germany in the Twenties
March 16, 2023 March Guild Meeting
March 04, 2023 Pointed Brush Online Workshop with Brecken
February 16, 2023 February Guild Meeting
January 19, 2023 January Guild Meeting
November 21, 2022 November Guild Meeting
October 07, 2022 Basics of Foundational Hand Two-Day Workshop
September 19, 2022 September Guild Meeting NEW DATE/ROOM
August 18, 2022 Inkspots Picnic and Swap Meet
August 06, 2022 August Pen Meet NEW LOCATION
May 19, 2022 May Guild Meeting
April 30, 2022 Pen Meet
April 21, 2022 April Guild Meeting
March 17, 2022 March Guild Meeting
March 04, 2022 Fraktur Workshop with Nina Tran
February 17, 2022 February Guild Meeting
January 20, 2022 January Guild Meeting
November 18, 2021 November Guild Meeting
October 23, 2021 Fall Workshop with Carrie Imai
October 22, 2021 It All Begins with a Mark
September 16, 2021 September Guild Meeting: Field Trip to Wheelhouse Letterpress
June 19, 2021 Pen Meet
May 22, 2021 Workshop: Copperplate Garden with Barbara Close
May 20, 2021 May Virtual Guild Meeting
May 13, 2021 May Board Meeting
May 01, 2021 Pen Meet
April 15, 2021 April Virtual Guild Meeting
April 08, 2021 Board Meeting
March 18, 2021 March Virtual Guild Meeting
February 18, 2021 February Virtual Guild Meeting
January 21, 2021 January Member Virtual Meeting
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P. O. Box 265
Eagle, Idaho 83616

Email us at: info@idahoinkspots.org 

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