Upcoming Introduction to Italic Calligraphy – Linda Hillier

Upcoming Dates

  • 07
    Jan
    Calligraphy
    9:00 am
    -
    12:00 pm

The Artist’s Statement
Pick Up a Pen & Make Some Letters! Think beautiful calligraphy is something only other people can do?
Think again. With a broad-edged pen, a little practice, and a willingness to play, you’ll discover how simple
strokes become elegant letters—and how letters come alive on the page.
Italic Calligraphy is graceful, expressive, and surprisingly accessible. In this four-week beginner course, we’ll take it one stroke, one letter, and one word at a time. Expect a few wobbles. A few wonky letters. And plenty of those wonderful moments when suddenly a letter works!
Bring your curiosity, your sense of fun, and your favourite pen.”

About the Artist

Linda Hillier is a Canadian artist whose work reflects a lifelong dedication to exploration, learning, and creative expression. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and studied at the Falmouth School of Art in England. Working primarily in watercolour, oil, gouache, and acrylic, Linda Hillier brings both technical skill and emotional depth to her paintings.  Her classical training in drawing, life drawing, and colour theory forms a strong foundation for an ever-evolving body of work inspired by curiosity, travel, and lived experience.  Linda says:  “With a lifelong passion for calligraphy and many years of experience (Calligraphy Society of Ottawa), I look forward to sharing the beauty of the written word and inspiring others to discover the art of the Italic script.”

Throughout her artistic journey, she has taught numerous courses and workshops, continually discovering new ways to interpret the world through visual language. Her art celebrates the dynamic relationship between observation and imagination, and the endless possibilities of seeing the world anew.

Supplies: 2-3 mm broad-edged calligraphy pen, black calligraphy ink , smooth practice paper, pencil, ruler,
eraser, paper towel,
Optional: watercolour, coloured Inks, small brush, good quality paper for final

Dates:  Thursdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

Time:  9:30 –  12:00

Venue: 155 Industrial Avenue, Carleton Place

Fees:  Members: $140.00;  Non-members: $190.00

Registration: Opens for volunteers Oct. 24th , for KAC members Oct. 27th,  non-members Oct. 31st

The Kanata Art Club and Studio reserves the right to cancel a class where there is insufficient registration.  You will be notified and receive a full refund.

To withdraw, please contact the treasurer at treasurer@kanataartclub.com.  An e-transfer for a full refund less an administrative fee of $25.00 will be issued if a written request is received no less than 14 days prior to the start of the first class.  There will be no refunds beyond that date, unless we are able to fill the spot from a waitlist.

 

Venue:  

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October 31, 2026
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