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Fall 2014 workshop with Yukimi Annand

Posted on September 15, 2014 by bigquill

Yukimi Annand was the instructor for a wonderful workshop hosted in Bozeman , September 12-14, 2014. Yukimi’s Descripion of the Workshop I have a passion for textures, especially textures found in nature. After years of learning a variety of Roman letters, I … Continue reading →

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Spring 2014 Workshop with Judy Melvin

Posted on October 22, 2013 by bigquill

Great Falls scribes hosted the Spring Workshop on April 26-27, 2014. Judy Melvin was the the instructor.

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Fall 2013 Workshop with Connie Furgason

Posted on July 19, 2013 by bigquill

Connie Furgason was our instructor for the fall 2013 workshop held September 28-29, 2013, in Billings. Members had a wonderful time creating watercolor flowers and foliage of all kinds. The image shown below is one of her own creations; more of … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Workshop with Yves Leterme

Posted on March 7, 2013 by bigquill

Big Sky Scribes Spring 2013 Workshop Yves Leterme taught gestural writing on April 26-28, 2013 in Missoula. Check your issue of Nota Bene for a review of this fantastic workshop!

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Fall 2012 Retreat

Posted on June 15, 2012 by bigquill

September 14 – 16, 2012 Cane Ridge West Conference Center Lincoln, Montana In September we will gather for an educational and inspiring retreat in the beautiful mountain setting of Lincoln to learn from some of the best calligraphy artists in the northwest. … Continue reading →

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Spring 2012 Workshop with Barbara Close

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bigquill

The Spring Workshop with Barb Close was held in Great Falls, April 21-22. Two reviews of that workshop below. Our main project on Sunday was to create a triptych utilizing some of the many techniques Barbara had taught us on … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 5, 2012 by bigquill

Workshops are offered on a regular basis. Big Sky Scribes invites internationally recognized calligraphers to teach weekend workshops in the fall and spring of each year. The location of the workshops rotate to various communities throughout the state.

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Big Sky Scribes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by bigquill

Big Sky Scribes is a non-profit, Montana statewide organization of amateur and professional calligraphers and artists. Members encourage each other in the study and critical practice of the calligraphic arts. Regional Groups are organized in several communities throughout Montana. Each local group … Continue reading →

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Calls for Entries

Posted on July 3, 2011 by bigquill

Here you will find various opportunities to enter exhibitions and exchanges for calligraphers, book artists, and artists.

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Spring 2011: Pressurized Italic with Reggie Ezell

Posted on May 5, 2011 by bigquill

The BSS spring workshop April 29 – May 1 in Bozeman was PRESSURIZED ITALIC with Reggie Ezell. It was a  seriously a hardworking, AND enjoyable, weekend of learning how to write various forms of Pressurized Italic. The crew of the Bridger Mountain Calligraphy Guild … Continue reading →

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