November Guild Meeting

Gothicized Italic:

Unlocking the letterforms
with Victoria Choules

Thursday, November 19, 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
CWI:  Boise Campus  
1360 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, ID 83709
Room: APIN 1302

Meeting Topic:

Explore the distinctive character of Gothicized Italic in this hands-on calligraphy session. We’ll examine the strokes, shapes, and counters that give this expressive hand its unique personality, then practice foundational letterforms with a broad-edge pen. Whether you’re new to the script or looking to better understand its construction, come ready to experiment and discover!

Supplies:

• Pilot Parallel pen and/or broad-edge calligraphy pen with ink of your choice

• Practice paper lined to the recommended Gothicized Italic proportions for x-height, ascenders, and descenders (2:5:2)

Idaho inkspots
christmas party

Please join us for an evening of holiday cheer! We will be catering Olive Garden for dinner (please let us know if you have gluten sensitivies), and will have a fun gift exchange, along with trivia and prizes.

This is the homecoming for our 2026 Traveling Exhibit artwork. Don't forget to come and collect your traveling exhibit piece!

Thursday, December 10th
5:30pm Mix & Mingle
6:00-7:00pm Dinner
7:00-8:30pm Trivia & Gift Exchange

Location:
The Farmhouse Community Center
5240 Surprise Way
Boise, ID 83616

Share your creativity:
*Bring any holiday projects to share
*Holiday cards, place cards, art projects
*Calligraphy related item gift exchange ($15 or less)

Cost:
$15 per person
Members may bring a guest

Pay online or in person at the party. Please sign up by December 3th so we can place our catering order in time. Thanks!

Traveling Exhibit
2027

Theme: Favorite Movie Quote

2027 Exhibit Theme: Favorite Movie Quote

Each year, the Idaho Inkspots Calligraphy Guild hosts a traveling exhibit featuring calligraphic pieces created by our members around a chosen theme. For 2027, we are excited to announce the theme: Favorite Movie Quote.

All skill levels are welcome to participate, and we encourage every member to consider submitting a piece.

Submission Guidelines:
Framed pieces should be no larger than 11"x14" overall. Books and 3-D pieces are also welcome.

Important Dates:
Pieces are due at our January 21, 2027 Guild Meeting.
Pieces will be returned at our December 2027 Christmas Party.

Once the exhibit is complete, it will travel throughout the year to libraries and other community locations across the Treasure Valley, giving your work the chance to be seen by a wide audience.

We encourage members to begin thinking about their favorite quote and start planning their piece early. If you have any questions about the exhibit, please reach out to us.