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  • Freedom Lights

    Bountiful Lantern Festival

    September 18-19-20

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  • UCA September Gallery

    September 6th pieces will be placed.

    September 9th @ 7-8:30pm reception (with light refreshments)

  • Summer Workshop Handouts

    Alternative Framing Workshop by Lee Sim
    Workshop Supply List & Art Layout Suggestions
    Adobe Acrobat document [129 KB]

    SUPPLIES NEEDED

    o Medium sized flat head screwdriver

    o Small awl

    o 18″ cork-backed ruler

    o Soft lead pencil

    o Eraser

    o X-acto knife

    o Cutting mat

    o Pliers

    o Scissors maxlength of writing = 42″ suggested max length = 13.5″ glue strip for “matts” 1″ (1/2″ each side) margins 2 1/2″ (1 1/4″ each side) 3 1/2″ + width of writing length of paper framing sticks 2 3/4″ (1 3/8″ each side) margins 3 1/4″ (1 1/4″ top & 2″ bottom) 6″ + length of writing o Water container for washing out brushes (brushes will be provided)

    o Paper towels

    o PVA glue

    o Masking tape or artists tape

    o Several sheets of copy paper

  • June Handouts 2025

    Please print these out and bring them with you to class.

    Liz Margetts will be instructing us on Chancery script
    Italic-Calligraphy-Handouts-2025.pdf
    Adobe Acrobat document [2.6 MB]

  • May Handouts 2025

    Carole Taylor will teach us Carolingian. Carole will also show us how to make a fun book.
    Carolingian Caligraphic Hand.pdf
    Adobe Acrobat document [19.9 MB]

  • Summer Workshop

    Framing Workshop by Lee Sim

    Saturday, August 9th
    9:00am – 2:00pm

    Held at the Cultural Celebration Center
    1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84119


    Alternative Framing Workshop
    One of the challenges of creating calligraphy, or any paper based, artwork for display is the growing cost of framing. The framing process taught in this workshop was developed as an alternative to traditional, frame and mat behind glass, framing. This framing style simulates the look of a hanging scroll.


    The goal of the workshop is to frame previously completed artwork through teaching the process and skills of this technique. The necessary jigs, specialized tools and materials will be provided to complete the framing. The goal of the workshop also is to provide
    most of the materials and jigs necessary to complete additional framing at home.


    The workshop will also include a segment on creating unique “mat papers” using a technique inspired by kintsugi (the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or
    platinum).

    To reserve you spot, please pay in full, using the link below:

    Framing Workshop Payment for UCA Members

    UCA Members $65.00

    $65 for UCA members.

    Framing Workshop Payment for Non-Members

    Not UCA members $95.00

    $95 Includes 1 year membership to UCA Guild.

    SUPPLIES NEEDED

    • Medium sized flat head screwdriver
    • Small awl
    • 18″ cork-backed ruler
    • Soft lead pencil
    • Eraser
    • X-acto knife
    • Cutting mat
    • Pliers
    • Scissors
    • Water container for washing out brushes (brushes will be provided)
    • Paper towels
    • PVA glue
    • Masking tape or artists tape
    • Several sheets of copy paper
    • Handouts
  • April Handouts 2025

    Judy Sommerfeldt will teach us Bookhand lettering. We will also learn about making Ensos.
    Bookhand Letters.pdf
    Adobe Acrobat document [1.6 MB]

  • March 2025 handouts


    Learning the Uncial Alphabet

    Mary Ellen Ross will teach us all about the Uncial Alphabet. We will learn to use it for our enjoyment as we expand our calligraphic skills.
    Learning the Uncial Alphabet.pdf
    Adobe Acrobat document [1.0 MB]

  • January 2025 handouts

    Modern Pointed Pen Letters taught by Melissa Esplin
    Modern.pdf
    Adobe Acrobat document [2.5 MB]

    Download handoutPractice sheet, basic strokes

    Download handoutLetter examples