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The Calligrapher's Process with Rick Paulus, former White House Calligrapher

$240.00

Join acclaimed former White House Calligrapher Rick Paulus for an immersive Society of Scribes workshop designed to strengthen your calligraphy and design skills through a thoughtful blend of online and in-person instruction. The program begins with a two-hour Zoom session focused on design concepts, planning, and the creative process, followed by a two-day in-person workshop in NYC dedicated to materials, layout, and guided studio exercises. Students will then continue developing a single design through independent work, culminating in a final in-person review and critique. Participants are asked to bring 2-3 design concepts or layouts to the first class, making this a highly engaging experience for intermediate to advanced calligraphy students.

This multifaceted workshop offers a complete learning arc: early discussion and concept development, hands-on exploration of tools and techniques, individual project work, and a concluding critique session. The format is intentionally structured to help students refine one design from initial ideas to a finished piece, opportunities for one-on-one Zoom mentoring are available for those who want additional guidance. To deepen skills further, students can also look into related Society of Scribes classes that complement this workshop’s emphasis on design, execution, and refinement.

This class is open to intermediate to advanced students.

Dates:

Zoom – September 23, 2026 2 hours
In-person (NYC) – October 3 & 4, 2026 (10am-4pm)
Zoom tutoring – on your own
In-person (NYC) – November 8, 2026

Time: 10am - 4pm (New York Time)
Price: $240
Member Price: $200
Max Enrollment: 10 students
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street, Room 703A

Join acclaimed former White House Calligrapher Rick Paulus for an immersive Society of Scribes workshop designed to strengthen your calligraphy and design skills through a thoughtful blend of online and in-person instruction. The program begins with a two-hour Zoom session focused on design concepts, planning, and the creative process, followed by a two-day in-person workshop in NYC dedicated to materials, layout, and guided studio exercises. Students will then continue developing a single design through independent work, culminating in a final in-person review and critique. Participants are asked to bring 2-3 design concepts or layouts to the first class, making this a highly engaging experience for intermediate to advanced calligraphy students.

This multifaceted workshop offers a complete learning arc: early discussion and concept development, hands-on exploration of tools and techniques, individual project work, and a concluding critique session. The format is intentionally structured to help students refine one design from initial ideas to a finished piece, opportunities for one-on-one Zoom mentoring are available for those who want additional guidance. To deepen skills further, students can also look into related Society of Scribes classes that complement this workshop’s emphasis on design, execution, and refinement.

This class is open to intermediate to advanced students.

Dates:

Zoom – September 23, 2026 2 hours
In-person (NYC) – October 3 & 4, 2026 (10am-4pm)
Zoom tutoring – on your own
In-person (NYC) – November 8, 2026

Time: 10am - 4pm (New York Time)
Price: $240
Member Price: $200
Max Enrollment: 10 students
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street, Room 703A

 

Please note that registration will close on September 10th, 2026.

Cancellation policy: Cancellations are allowed at any time, however refunds will only be issued if there is a waitlisted student who will fill your place.
Sickness: If you are registered and need to miss one class due to sickness (we’d rather you stay home and rest!), you are welcome to sit in a future session of the same workshop as we will repeat these introductory classes.
Member pricing: Please use the code sent to your email at checkout. Can’t find it? Check out anyway and email us and we will refund the difference.

About the Instructor:

Rick Paulus has been a calligrapher and a teacher for over forty years. He apprenticed for several years at the legendary Tolley Studios, in Washington, DC, before becoming the engrosser for the US State Department. In 1998, he was appointed chief calligrapher of the White House, where he remained for two presidents. Today, in addition to enjoying calligraphic explorations from his studio nestled near the shores of Buzzard’s Bay, Massachusetts, Rick is dedicated to sharing the knowledge gained through many years of studio production and experimentation to students young and old alike.