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
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
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
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