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, August 6, 2025 @ 6:30pm * Online via Zoom
Members are encouraged to log in @ 6:15pm for social time
Lettering & Henna Beauty
Presented by Catherine Lent
Catherine Lent has decades of experience in both professional calligraphy and henna body art. The intersection of those two worlds will be the focus of our time together, as Catherine shows us how lettering and body art connect for her clients and students. After introducing herself and sharing samples of her work in both mediums (and others!), the guild will have an opportunity to sketch/design a “henna style” lettering piece, using pens or markers. Time for Q&A will also be offered.
Catherine started her art journey as a calligrapher and later fell in love with henna art. Join us as she shares how to marry beautiful lettering with this ancient art form.
What to have ready for the Zoom meeting:
- Colored markers of choice. The type is up to you: brush pens, chisel markers, or monoline tools
- A few sheets of paper
- A partial roll of paper towels and two rubber bands. We will use the roll to practice writing on a curved surface.
Henna is a plant which grows in the tropical climates of Africa, northern Australia, and southern Asia. The art of applying henna to the hands and feet is known as Mehndi and is traditionally used for celebrations and rites of passage.
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.