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Spots still available for the Big Sky Scribes Spring Workshop!

Posted on April 6, 2018 by bigquill

There are still participant spots available for the BSS Spring workshop in Helena on May 5-6. The topic is Spencerian writing using the pointed pen with instructor Harvest Crittenden. The workshop is now open to non-members who may be interested … Continue reading →

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Dues payment time!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by bigquill

April 1st marks the beginning of a new fiscal year for BSS. Dues are due by March 31. Thank you all for continuing to support art and our friendships through art. Rose Toth treasurer/secretary Big Sky Scribes

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Gemma Black – Fall 2017 workshop

Posted on August 1, 2017 by bigquill

Big Sky Scribes members, mark your calendars for FALL WORKSHOP 2017 Missoula will host Gemma Black September 9-10.

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Guilds & Organizations in US & Canada

Posted on April 19, 2017 by bigquill

  Webmaster’s note: This information is duplicated for searchability from a PDF found at Summit Scribes’ website here. Information was gathered from Cynscribe.com, Special Collections and University Archives-Wichita State University Librarian, a pdf of Exchanges, and current guild presidents or … Continue reading →

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Amity Parks – Spring 2017

Posted on November 5, 2016 by bigquill

Big Sky Scribes members, mark your calendars for SPRING WORKSHOP 2017 Great Falls will host Big Sky Scribes’ own Amity Parks March 25 and 26.

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Fall 2016 Workshop with Suzanne Moore

Posted on July 13, 2016 by bigquill

Suzanne Moore will be the instructor for the workshop “Letters as Images: Written, Drawn and Painted”, which will be held in Missoula on October 1 & 2, 2016. Suzanne Moore is a lettering artist, printmaker, and painter whose eclectic interests … Continue reading →

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Spring 2016 Workshop with Julie Wildman

Posted on May 1, 2016 by bigquill

Julie Wildman taught a two-day workshop in Billings, April 9 & 10, 2016 Workshop Description Ok, so you’ve taken a few lettering classes and have a few hands under your belt. Great! But what’s next? You’ve seen all the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Fall 2015 workshop with Carl Rohrs

Posted on September 13, 2015 by bigquill

Bridger Mountain Scribes hosted the fall workshop on September 19-20, 2015, in Bozeman. Carl Rohrs was the instructor, and the workshop was entitled “Ghosts of Calligraphy: Modern Moves & 20th Century Masters”. A slide show presentation was open to the public at 7 … Continue reading →

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Spring 2015 workshop with Christopher Haanes

Posted on April 20, 2015 by bigquill

Christopher Haanes was the instructor for the workshop “Vitalize Your Hand,” held in Missoula, Montana, April 24-26, 2015. Christopher’s Description of the Workshop We will look at italic, foundational/Carolingian minuscules and italic hands to explore how we can vitalize them … Continue reading →

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Graceful Envelope 2015

Posted on February 13, 2015 by bigquill

Details of this year’s Graceful Envelope competition may be found below. You can download this PDF and distribute to your friends. Or visit the website and see winning entries from previous years.

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