December 2026 Workshop

Nina Tran - Gothic Textura

Via ZOOM

Despite its reputation as a rigid and formal bookhand, Gothic Textura is a versatile script and that lends itself to a wide range of variations and hybridizations.  In this class, students will learn a basic Gothic Textura minuscules and majuscules that can be readily modified into a personalized Blackletter style to suit one's preferences.  Class will be from 10AM-noon with a one hour lunch resuming at 1PM-3PM on December 5th and 6th.  Recordings will be available for 90 days.  The class is $125.

Nina Tran is aninternationally renowned calligrapher and instructor based in Los Angeles, California.  Nina specializes in both pointed pen and broad-edged scripts, teaching popular styles like Copperplate, Spencerian, Italic, and Gothic variations (such as Textura and Fraktur). Since beginning her calligraphy journey in 2015 and discovering the Speedball Textbook in 2016, she has become a beloved educator, teaching in-person and online for various guilds, conferences, and organizations globally, including the Society for Calligraphy and the International Association of Master Penmen and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH). She is also well-known for hosting weekly live Q&A sessions on her Instagram (@anintran). 

She has been featured in several prominent publications, including Calligraphy Crush, the Edge, UPPERCASE, and the 26th Speedball Textbook.

This class requires membership in the Atlanta Calligraphy Guild.  Dues are only $30 and membership will run through 12/31/2027 and will provide access to free bimonthly programs and the three month summer series taught by well known local and international instructors.  Membership also provides access to workshops the guild offers!

Link to registration:

https://www.atlcalligraphyguild.org/event-6822928


January 2027 Workshop

Paul Antonio - Monoline Italics

January 16-17, 2027 via ZOOM

Details to be announced shortly.

Class fee is $100.  This class requires membership in the Atlanta Calligraphy Guild.  Dues are only $30 and membership will run through 12/31/2027 and will provide access to free bimonthly programs and the three month summer series taught by well known local and international instructors.  Membership also provides access to workshops the guild offers!

Link to registration:

https://www.atlcalligraphyguild.org/event-6883460

February 2027 Workshop

Viktor Kams - Embossing

February 6-7 via ZOOM 3-6PM Eastern Time

Details to be announced shortly.

Viktor Kams is a calligrapher and lettering artist whose elegant brush lettering has inspired thousands of artists around the world.

Class fee is $100.  This class requires membership in the Atlanta Calligraphy Guild.  Dues are only $30 and membership will run through 12/31/2027 and will provide access to free bimonthly programs and the three month summer series taught by well known local and international instructors.  Membership also provides access to workshops the guild offers!

Link to registration:



Our Atlanta Guild is committed to the continuing education of our membership. 

We are fortunate that we have been visited by many national and international professional teaching calligraphers

and lettering artists through the years. 

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FOTA continues to offer workshops both in-person and

via the ZOOM platform! 

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We have exciting and fun online workshops scheduled for you!

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Quick Links to:

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Online Workshop Registration Form and Guidelines

In-Person Workshop Registration Form and Guidelines

Helpful Zoom Information

Workshop Etiquette Form

FotA Expense Reimbursement Form

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General Workshop Information at a glance:

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WORKSHOPS, PLEASE EMAIL:

atlcalligraphyguild@gmail.com

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PAYMENT

Payment via credit card can be made securely during on-line registration.

If you prefer an alternative method of payment

Mail your check, payable to FOTA, to our guild treasurer Barbara Leasure at:

Barbara Leasure (FoTA Workshops)

30 Mimosa Court, Oxford, GA. 30054

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via Zelle

Bal_jmh@bellsouth.net or 404-406-2160

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For Venmo use @ATL_FOTA

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for international use - PayPal at baleasure@icloud.com

IMPORTANT:  Please see registration form/guidelines for more detail and cancellation policies.

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Disclaimer:

Changes may occur if the workshop attendance/sign-up is low. For those who've signed up, you'll be given a choice. For example: If, as a group everyone agrees, the costs for workshop will increase to make up any differences for workshop expenses.

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