A proverb is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. The Proverbial Calligrapher is an exhibition that examines the truth of calligraphy through the works of artists who spell out their ideas and expressions through brush strokes and ink.
The Westcoast Calligraphy Society is an enthusiastic group of people with a common bond–a love of all things calligraphic. Members share knowledge of design, colour, illustration, bookbinding, paper making and our other talents with everyone interested in the art of letters with more experienced members teaching beginning and more advanced calligraphy throughout the Lower Mainland.
The Society began life in September 1978 as the Society for Italic Handwriting, B. C. Branch. As the Society grew and its members’ interests expanded, the focus broadened to all types of calligraphy and in June 1986, the name was changed to Westcoast Calligraphy Society.
Artists: Renee Wilkins, Sherry Springall, Shannon Dooling, Cheryl Tasaka, Carol Youds, Brigitte Stermann, Barb Cowan, Carolynn Dallaire, Wendy Cowley, Pat Vickers, Violet Smythe, Lindsay McArthur, Muriel Dyson, David Ma, Lily Spaeth, Margot Ferris, Jan Janovick, Jane Woolnough.
Recommended Resources for more information:
Whalley, Joyce Irene. The Student’s Guide to Western Calligraphy: An Illustrated Survey. Shambhala, 1984.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre | Z43 .W53 1984
Henning, William E. An elegant hand: the golden age of American penmanship and calligraphy. Oak Knoll Press, 2002.
Koerner Library | Z43 .H53 2002
Knight, Stan. Historical scripts: A handbook for calligraphers. Taplinger Publishing Company, 1986.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre | NK3600 .K55 1984