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Save the Date for the Holiday Fair!

Sunday, December 7th, 11am - 3pm
The Brotherhood Synagogue
28 Gramercy Park South
(between 3rd Ave and Irving Place)

Admission: $5

It’s almost time for our favorite annual tradition! The Holiday Fair is a fantastic opportunity to gather, celebrate the art of letters, and engage with our wonderful community. All our welcome!

Here are some highlights we’re excited about this year:

*Barry Morentz Gilding Presentation
*Scriptorium
*Professional Calligraphy Demonstrations
*Silent Auction and Raffles
*Society of Scribes Cafe
*Paper and Ink Arts Demos and more!
**Paper and Ink Arts will not be joining us with their usual supplies to sell. However, they will be sending us a bunch of supplies for you all to test out and have some fun with!

Our beautiful invitation this year was made by @rachael.otf ! taken in Gramercy Park by @societyofscribes

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An Alice sighting at the @grolierclub ! Have you been there? Have you seen it? Tag us if you stumble upon any of her glorious work! 🥹 It’s just stunning!! taken in The Grolier Club of New York by @societyofscribes

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Stay connected with us by subscribing to our newsletter! You’ll receive the latest updates, news, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!… Sign up today and be the first to know about workshops and events hosted by your favorite calligraphers!

*AND… did you know that becoming a member of SoS gives you exclusive early access to news, updates, and opportunities before we share them anywhere else? Signing up ensures you’re always ahead of the curve and in the know!

Check the links in our bio to sign up for our newsletter AND to become a member! by @societyofscribes

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Check us out at Stationery Fest!! 7/30, 7/31, 8/1 2026
Look for Chi, @aestheticxlies, @thecurlycalligrapher, and @laura_dipiazza hosting a few workshops! These workshops @stationery.fest are sold out but they will have plenty of goodies for sale!

Make sure you stop by their booths and say hello! by @societyofscribes

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We had such a great time at our Summer Sweep. A few of our board members did some demonstrations and answered questions. There were also tables of free books! It was a fabulous afternoon. We saw so many new faces and so many old friends! Here’s a cover photo of Barry and some of his new friends! Swipe to see what the day was like! Thank you all for coming! taken in New York City by @societyofscribes

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We would like to thank HMCT @hmctartcenter Arrow Type @arrowtype & Society of Scribes @societyofscribes for their support for this year’s Typographics Conference!

For more information about the conference and to purchase tickets, visit 2026.typographics.com linked in our bio! taken in Great Hall at Cooper Union by @societyofscribes

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Love calligraphy or just curious about it? Come spend a Sunday afternoon with the Society of Scribes!

Join us for our annual Summer Sweep - a fun, casual community gathering with mini workshops, good company, and a chance to browse and take home gently used calligraphy supplies. Have extras of your own? Bring them along to donate and pass the love on to a fellow scribe. 11:00am - 3:00pm

No experience necessary — all are welcome!

*Summer Sweep lettered by Barry Morentz, background ornaments by Alice

LINK in bio to sign up! taken in New York City by @societyofscribes

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A big thank you to our Community Partner Sponsors for supporting Stationery Fest 2026 💌

Every partnership helps us continue shaping a thoughtful and welcoming experience for stationery lovers, from creative activations and shared community spaces to the many operational efforts that make the festival possible.

Special thanks to:
✨ Byakudan
✨ Carolina Pen Company
✨ Nahvalur
✨ Society of Scribes
✨ Thousand Skies
✨ The Little Red House

We truly appreciate your support and are excited to continue building this event alongside such an amazing community 💛

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out to us at partnerships@stationeryfestival.com by @societyofscribes

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We have a very SPECIAL workshop coming up!! The Color Workshop with Cynthia Dantzic - June 7/14/28th, 2026

Cynthia Dantzic studied color under Josef Albers — the Bauhaus legend and “Father of Color Interaction” — at Yale, and has been teaching his renowned course at LIU for over 50 years.

Albers’ aim was simple: “to open eyes” — to help us see color more fully. In this class, Cynthia will guide you through a series of hands-on studies using cut colored papers, presented just as Albers did.

You’ll explore fascinating color illusions, including:

1=2 — making one color appear as two completely different colors
2=1 — making two unrelated colors appear identical
Creating the illusion of transparency
Making colors appear to vibrate at their edges
Making a color seem to melt into its neighbor
Whether you’re a calligrapher looking to incorporate color into your work or simply curious about how we perceive the world around us, this class will change the way you see color — forever. Click the link in our bio to sign up!

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!

Dates: June 7th, 14th, 28th, 2026
Time: 10am - 3pm (New York Time) taken in New York City by @societyofscribes

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Introduction to Copperplate Calligraphy with Laura Di Piazza - June 6th/7th, 2026

In this intensive weekend workshop we will learn and practice copperplate calligraphy.

Copperplate, a pointed-pen hand, was developed in 16th century England and has retained its popularity since. A variation of copperplate calligraphy can be seen in the body of the US Declaration of Independence.

We will work with an oblique pen holder, pointed pen nib, ink, t-square, and practice paper with slant lines. Our main focus will be applying varying amounts of pressure to our pens to produce thick (shaded) and thin (hairline) strokes and we’ll learn how each letter and digit are constructed; stroke by stroke. We will begin our practice with minuscule letters on day 1 and majuscule letters on day 2. Letters will be grouped according to similar letterforms and not alphabetically. Feel free to bring in your favorite quote and/or project ideas for practice and/or discussion.

This class is open to beginners as well as calligraphers looking for a refresher.

Dates: June 6th - 7th, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10am - 3pm (New York Time)

To sign up please visit our website or click the link in our bio! by @societyofscribes

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Founded in 1974, and based in New York City, Society of Scribes is a non-profit educational organization which fosters the appreciation, understanding and acceptance of calligraphy as a fine art.

The Society promotes the study, teaching and practice of calligraphy and related disciplines not just to our local members, but to lettering lovers around the world. It also encourages fellowship and the exchange of ideas through its speakers, programs, workshops, exhibits and publications. by @societyofscribes

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UPDATE: “The Art of Calligraphy Mandalas” is coming to Rutgers Camden Campus for @philadelphia_calligraphers on June 20!! Link in bio to register!
…From rough draft to finished piece— working on another of my calligraphy mandalas. This one’s quite special as it’s a tribute to Jane Goodall, who said “The least I can do is speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.” A fitting quote for our times.
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If you plan to attend my, The Art of Calligraphy Mandalas workshop for @societyofscribes you can use color pencil or watercolor paints if you’ve completed your final draft in waterproof marker or ink. 🖋️
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I love turning the basic strokes into finished pieces of art that can be gifted as greeting cards, framed art, coasters, and even small medallions. 🖼️
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Join me in May 17, at the School of Visual Arts Annex in Manhattan. Link in bio for more info and to register. There are only a few seats remaining. 1. Rough draft to finish piece. 2. Pointed pen mandala on painted background. 3. pointed pen mandala no. 2 on painted background. 4. Fourth grader monoline pen mandala on canvas. 5. Fourth grader monoline pen mandala no. 2 on canvas. #calligraphymandala #janegoodallcalligraphyart #calligraphybasicstrokes #calligraphyworkshop . If a fourth grader can do this, so can you! taken in School of Visual Arts by @societyofscribes

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