Workshop Information

Spencerian Script Adventure

With Kalo Chu

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The Calligraphers’ Guild of Manitoba is launching off the year with an incredible learning opportunity for its members and anyone interested in perfecting their calligraphy skills.

We are happy to announce that internationally renowned artist Kalo Chu will be teaching Spencerian Script Adventure for the guild this February. This workshop is an introductory class in Spencerian Script. It is appropriate for complete beginners or calligraphers of any level who wish to master and refine their technique.

Kalo is an incredible teacher with a very clear teaching style who manages to simplify this calligraphic hand so that anyone can grasp its fundamentals, and develop the skills required to produce its graceful forms. This quote taken from an article in the Home Journal on Kalo, captures the essence of what she shares with her students in every class she teaches:

“Learning calligraphy not only enables us to rediscover the feeling of writing, but also the importance of writing every stroke with focus and heart.”

This class will cover the history of Spencerian Script, and explore the lowercase and uppercase letter forms in detail, as well as letter connections and variations. 

Spencerian is an elegant, historical writing style that was developed in America in the 1840’s by Platt Roger Spencer. Learning Spencerian helps to improve your overall handwriting. It is a versatile script that can be used for daily correspondence, handwritten letters, stationery designs, wedding invitations, and more.

The class will be conducted on Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays, from February 23, 2026, to March 5, 2026.

About Kalo

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Kalo has received certificates of Excellence in both Spencerian and Engrosser’s Script from IAMPETH, the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting.  She has taught both of these scripts at IAMPETH, and has also taught for The New York Society of Scribes, the Western Canadian Calligraphy Conference, the Flourish online forum, and the Learn Calligraphy online forum, amongst others.  She regularly offers workshops, and hosts calligraphy events at her studio in Hong Kong.  She has also been featured in numerous international publications, including the Calligraphy Crush Magazine, and Elle Magazine, and she has been featured on The Calligraphy Podcast.

Class Schedule (Central Time Zone)

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The class recordings will be made available to students within two days of each session and they will remain online for students to review for a three-month period following the class.

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Class Supply List

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Should you need assistance locating any of the required items, please check our Resources page or contact us.

• Pen Holder – for Right-Handed writers: an oblique pen holder. For Left-Handed writers: either a left handed oblique or a straight pen holder, depending on your preference.
• Pen Nibs – for beginners: stiffer nibs such as Nikko G or Zebra G. For experienced calligraphers: more flexible nibs such as Gillott 303, or Leonardt Principal EF.
• Ink that is dark for legibility and capable of producing a fine hairline (e.g. Walnut, Higgins Eternal Black or Fox and Quills Ink).
• Paper: 9 x 12 inch Semi-transparent paper (e.g. Strathmore Layout Bond 16lb, Bienfang Graphics 360 Marker Paper by Speedball, Canson Marker Layout, Canson XL Marker paper)
• Paper clips to hold your guide sheets
• A container for water and paper towels for cleaning your nibs
• 3 different multi-color ball point pens for taking notes (e.g. red, blue and yellow)
• Mechanical pencil
• Eraser
• Ruler

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Note: If your nib is brand new, it will need to be prepared for use before the class. You can wipe it with isopropyl/rubbing alcohol, wash it with toothpaste or stick it into a potato for a few minutes to remove the manufacturer’s protective oil coating.  Test if it is ready for use by dipping it in ink.  If the ink completely coats the nib and adheres to it, it is ready.

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