Michigan Association of Calligraphers

Michigan Association of Calligraphers Michigan Association of Calligraphers (MAC) is a non-profit organization that is open to all who are interested in calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing.

MAC was formed in 1978. Its principal purposes and functions are to perpetuate, enhance, and prom Our membership includes beginning through advanced students, professional calligraphers and interested artists. MAC has approximately 100 members, most of who live in southeastern lower Michigan, although we also have members in six states and two foreign countries. MAC sponsors General Meetings with

programs, workshops, exhibitions, and lectures throughout the year. MAC holds General Meetings four times per year in March, May, September, and December. Workshops are offered for beginner through advanced calligraphers, with topics ranging from alphabets, alphabet variations, creative use of lettering and related interests, such as bookbinding. In addition, MAC sponsors annual exhibitions, which may be either juried and non-juried, to expose the general public to all that calligraphy is and to provide our members with an opportunity to exhibit our work. The Board of Directors serves voluntarily and through their dedication and efforts, they promote calligraphy and bring our members all the benefits associated with membership.

A big thanks to Perfecting Church for hosting this beautiful event which featured Michigan Association of Calligraphers ...
06/10/2026

A big thanks to Perfecting Church for hosting this beautiful event which featured Michigan Association of Calligraphers guild. We were very honored to be asked to provide the calligraphy instruction for this event. Also a big shout out to MAC members Vicki Corwin, who provided the instruction, aided by Cristin Graham.




Registration for this workshop is now closed.
04/11/2026

Registration for this workshop is now closed.

Interested in learning calligraphy? Come join us for a one-day workshop which  introduces the essential tools for Basic ...
02/12/2026

Interested in learning calligraphy? Come join us for a one-day workshop which introduces the essential tools for Basic Pointed Pen Calligraphy. The instructor is Vicki Corwin, a Professional Calligrapher with 24 years' experience. Vicki has taught numerous classes. She aims to help beginners develop skills with calligraphy tools and progress toward structured lettered alphabets. Vicki has served on the MAC Board of Directors for many years. The class will be offered on two separate dates. Both classes will have the same curriculum so please choose the date that works for you.

DATE/TIME/PLACE
April 11 OR April 18, 2026 (choose one)
9:00 AM to 4:15 PM
Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, 240 Chalfonte Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

COST
$115 MAC MEMBERS or $130 NON-MAC MEMBERS

HOW TO REGISTER
1. Send a Check, E Payment or Money Order Payable to Michigan Association of Calligraphers
2. Include full name, email address, phone number
3. Include date you are attending: April 11 or April 18
4. Mail to:

Michigan Association of Calligraphers, Workshop Registration, P.O. Box 2229, Birmingham, MI 48012-2229

Questions? Please contact the instructor at [email protected]




COME JOIN US for Part 2 of Brush Lettering in the Copperplate style, hosted by Michigan Association of Calligraphers, an...
02/01/2026

COME JOIN US for Part 2 of Brush Lettering in the Copperplate style, hosted by Michigan Association of Calligraphers, and taught by member, Mary Pickert .

This is a continuation of the Brush Lettering class taught in January. However, if you have prior knowledge of Copperplate and are familiar with using brush markers, you are welcome to take this class.

Using small brush markers, we will learn some variations including Bouncy Brush lettering. Then, using large brush markers, we will learn how to blend and decorate letters.

If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact the instructor, Mary Pickert, at [email protected].

Date: March 14, 2026
Time: Arrive by 8:45am. Class 9am-1pm
Place: Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W 14 Mile Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Supply list will be emailed after registration is received.
Handouts: A google link to the handouts will be emailed a week before class starts for you to print off and bring to class.
Cost $45 for MAC members, $55 for non-MAC members.

Registration Deadline: Registrations must be postmarked by February 28, 2026.

To register, send us a message with your email address and we will send you the registration form.

DON’T MISS OUT!  Registration Deadline is Jan 10, and registrations must be postmarked by January 10th. Michigan Associa...
01/03/2026

DON’T MISS OUT! Registration Deadline is Jan 10, and registrations must be postmarked by January 10th.

Michigan Association of Calligraphers presents a Mini MAC class, Brush Lettering in the Copperplate Style, taught by member, Mary Pickert .

Come learn brush lettering in the Copperplate style. We will cover basic strokes, lower case letters, upper case letters, combining letters into words, tricky letter combinations, and how to self critique.

Date: January 17, 2026
Time: Arrive by 8:45am. Class 9am-1pm
Place: Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W 14 Mile Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Supply list will be emailed after registration is received.
Handouts will be emailed a week before class starts for you to print off and bring to class.
Cost $45 for MAC members, $55 for non-MAC members.

Visit www.michigancalligraphy.org to register

Michigan Association of Calligraphers presents a Mini MAC class, Brush Lettering in the Copperplate Style, taught by mem...
12/17/2025

Michigan Association of Calligraphers presents a Mini MAC class, Brush Lettering in the Copperplate Style, taught by member, Mary Pickert .

Come learn brush lettering in the Copperplate style. We will cover basic strokes, lower case letters, upper case letters, combining letters into words, tricky letter combinations, and how to self critique.

Date: January 17, 2026
Time: Arrive by 8:45am. Class 9am-1pm
Place: Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W 14 Mile Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Supply list will be emailed after registration is received.
Handouts will be emailed a week before class starts for you to print off and bring to class.
Cost $45 for MAC members, $55 for non-MAC members.

Visit www.michigancalligraphy.org to register

Join us for a Mini MAC, creating Gift Tags, Place Cards, Ornaments and More! This Mini-MAC features Thanksgiving, Christ...
10/17/2025

Join us for a Mini MAC, creating Gift Tags, Place Cards, Ornaments and More!

This Mini-MAC features Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year themes. There will be instructions in watercolor techniques to create gift tags, place cards, and paper ornaments. Just in time for the holidays! 

Date/Time
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Arrival 8:45 a.m.
Workshop 9 a.m. - noon

Instructor
Edie Richardson

Location
Nativity Episcopal Church
21220 W. 14 Mile Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Supply List will be emailed to registrants.

Cost
$45 MAC members, $55 non-members

Registration via Snail Mail
Please mail a check or money order to:

Michigan Association of Calligraphy
PO Box 2229
Birmingham, MI 48012-2229







Join us for a Mini MAC, creating Gift Tags, Place Cards, Ornaments and More! This Mini-MAC features Thanksgiving, Christ...
09/24/2025

Join us for a Mini MAC, creating Gift Tags, Place Cards, Ornaments and More!

This Mini-MAC features Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year themes. There will be instructions in watercolor techniques to create gift tags, place cards, and paper ornaments. Just in time for the holidays! 

Date/Time
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Arrival 8:45 a.m.
Workshop 9 a.m. - noon

Instructor
Edie Richardson

Location
Nativity Episcopal Church
21220 W. 14 Mile Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Supply List will be emailed to registrants.

Cost
$45 MAC members, $55 non-members

Registration via Snail Mail
Please mail a check or money order to:

Michigan Association of Calligraphy
PO Box 2229
Birmingham, MI 48012-2229

Calligraphy as Meditation Day, June 21stJill Burk, the editor of Calligraphy Crush Magazine, sparked the idea for this w...
06/20/2025

Calligraphy as Meditation Day, June 21st

Jill Burk, the editor of Calligraphy Crush Magazine, sparked the idea for this world-wide event this Saturday.

Per Jill, "Calligraphy is so much more than just beautiful letters. It's about the process of doing... of getting into The Zone, and tuning everything else out."

This isn't about flawless copperplate. Or, mastering a new nib. It's about something deeper. It's about you letting go of perfection.....and finding peace in the pen.

Calligraphy as Meditation Day
• It's this Saturday, June 21st
• It's unlike anything else, and...
• It's free.Thanks to Speedball and Calligraphy Crush for sponsoring the event...
To register:

Celebrate World Calligraphy as Meditation day on June 21- an online global event uniting mindful writing, meditation and creativity across cultures.

Address

P. O. Box 2229
Birmingham, MI
48012

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