Portland Society for Calligraphy

Portland Society for Calligraphy PSC offers monthly meetings, workshops featuring local & international artists, exhibits & an annual weekend retreat. We hope you join us!
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A tour of Reed College Special Collections is offered next week. Reed College has a rich calligraphy tradition that has ...
07/14/2026

A tour of Reed College Special Collections is offered next week. Reed College has a rich calligraphy tradition that has influenced practitioners of this art form around the world.

Learn about our own local celebrities such as Jaki Svaren and Lloyd Reynolds and see their work in person, along with other manuscript treasures, in this fascinating tour of the archives.

Register here by Thursday:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/activity/search/detail/201402

Member Monday: Penelope CulbertsonWe are excited to announce that Penelope Culbertson recently received PSC’s Honorary L...
06/29/2026

Member Monday: Penelope Culbertson
We are excited to announce that Penelope Culbertson recently received PSC’s Honorary Lifetime Member award for her contributions to the calligraphy community.

Penelope is a talented artist who has taught calligraphy for nearly 60 years in schools, workshops and home-based classes. She is a steadfast supporter of PSC’s retreat tradition, working to ensure this cherished gathering continues to thrive year after year. Her presence has been constant — at meetings, exhibitions, State Fair installations, celebrations, and every corner of guild life.

Member Monday: Fr. Robert PalladinoFather Robert Palladino was an influential calligrapher and teacher for many years in...
06/22/2026

Member Monday: Fr. Robert Palladino
Father Robert Palladino was an influential calligrapher and teacher for many years in the Portland area. When Lloyd Reynolds retired from Reed College in the fall of 1969, Robert became the chair of the graphic arts department. He volunteered for both WABSIH and PSC, and pioneered calligraphy instruction in Portland public schools.

Members Beverly Wittkopp and Celeste Lucas have shared their art on our homepage. Take a look at their wonderful work!
06/20/2026

Members Beverly Wittkopp and Celeste Lucas have shared their art on our homepage. Take a look at their wonderful work!

Throwback Thursday: T-ShirtsWe’ve had a number of t-shirt designs throughout the years. Do you have any of these or othe...
06/18/2026

Throwback Thursday: T-Shirts
We’ve had a number of t-shirt designs throughout the years. Do you have any of these or others?
The windsock design on pages 6 & 7 shows the North wind blowing a potpourri of alphabets through the sky.
Marcie Steer’s shirt design on page 6 & 7 is called “No Matter How You Write It,” with the word “Peace” written in various languages.

06/18/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of Lloyd J. Reynolds, whose love of letters and dedication to teaching helped shape Portland’s calligraphy community.

May his legacy continue to inspire us to slow down, pick up a pen, and find beauty in the written word. ✒️

Happy birthday, Lloyd!

Member Monday: Clifford MansleyAfter his military service in the Navy as a young man, Clifford studied at The Zanerian C...
06/15/2026

Member Monday: Clifford Mansley
After his military service in the Navy as a young man, Clifford studied at The Zanerian College of Penmanship, mastering the art of engrossing. He created exquisite hand-lettered designs for many clients over the years and volunteered in various positions with PSC. Cliff was also deeply dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and worked tirelessly to inspire young men and boys.

PSC members, you’re invited to submit work for It’s Only Natural, a non-juried exhibit at Mary’s Woods Retirement Commun...
06/12/2026

PSC members, you’re invited to submit work for It’s Only Natural, a non-juried exhibit at Mary’s Woods Retirement Community in Lake Oswego. 🌿

This exhibition encourages calligraphers to explore nature as inspiration — through poetry, reflection, observation, memory, movement, and material.

Deadline to enter: July 1, 2026
Exhibit dates: July 29–October 26, 2026

New and seasoned calligraphers are all welcome. We can’t wait to see your work!
Please visit our website for more information and registration.
For any questions, please email: [email protected].

Throwback Thursday: Bettye Lou Bennett at HaystackIn mid-July of 1981, 30 eager calligraphers from Oregon, Washington, a...
06/11/2026

Throwback Thursday: Bettye Lou Bennett at Haystack
In mid-July of 1981, 30 eager calligraphers from Oregon, Washington, and Canada congregated in Cannon Beach for 2 weeks of intensive study with Bettye Lou Bennett. The class met each day at the local school from 9-4 for instruction, then study or practice time in the evening. Bettye Lou's keen instruction, encouragement and personal attention made it a rich experience.

Member Homepage Art Spotlight: Maxine Cottrell has shared her beautiful work on our homepage, including a practice page ...
06/10/2026

Member Homepage Art Spotlight: Maxine Cottrell has shared her beautiful work on our homepage, including a practice page and finished pieces. Thank you for sharing, Maxine!

If you are a PSC interested in having your work featured, please email your art to [email protected].

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