Meetings
Members and guests of Escribiente meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. (No meetings are held in January, July and December, unless noted.)
We feature an informative program for all levels of calligraphy with a mix of presentations and hands on projects. Everyone with an interest in creating beautiful letters is welcome to join!
Calendar
Escribiente now hosts most of our programs online via Zoom. We have two workshops in the Spring and Fall (in person where possible). We also aim to host monthly meetups in person on the third Saturday from 1–3pm (check your email for location). We will miss having all our programs in person, but our members from out-of-town can now enjoy our programming and it is easier to have guest artists too! Members receive email reminders one week beforehand.
Program: Wednesday, February 4, 2027 @ 6:30pm * Online via Zoom
Members are encouraged to log in @ 6:15pm for social time
‘Write On’ – The Lettering of Wes Wilson
Presentation by Amity Parks
Most of us grew up familiar with the images of the psychedelic concert posters of 1960’s California. The bright colors, illegible texts and groovy images are a cultural icon.
Always interested in unique letterforms, I’ve been eyeing these posters and gathering images for the past few years, particularly the work of San Francisco’s “Big Five” poster artists.
Of the Big Five, the work of Wes Wilson most strongly showcases the lettering style of this genre. Inspired by the artists of the Viennese Secessionist Movement, Wilson's took those forms much further, creating emotional, vibrant and densely packed compositions. In this presentation, I will introduce you to Wes Wilson's influences, his work, and why it is a unique and enjoyable way of composing text for modern day lettering artists.
Amity Parks is a visual artist and calligrapher based in Missoula, Montana. With a deep passion for the lettering arts, she has spent many years studying calligraphy through intensive week-longworkshops and private instruction with internationally acclaimed teachers. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Montana.
Amity’s work has been widely exhibited and published in both national and regional venues. A dedicated educator and active member of local and statewide calligraphy guilds, she frequently teaches workshops across the U.S. and abroad. Her teaching résumé includes serving on the faculty of multiple national and international lettering arts conferences.
Most recently, Amity has partnered with Brody Neuenschwander to host immersive, two-week calligraphy retreats at Casa Verna in Umbria, Italy. Her work and course information can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and on her website: amityparkslettering.com
Members receive email notices for all programs and workshops.
Live Zoom meetings are open to members only. The Zoom replay will be available for a limited time to members after the meeting. An edited replay may be posted to our YouTube channel after editing, provided permission is granted from the presenter.
Upcoming events – please check your email for more details!
Third Saturday of most months: In-person meetup at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Please check your email for details.