Escribiente - Albuquerque's Calligraphic Society

05/18/2026

On May 16, 2026 Escribiente members were led by Caryl McHarney in creating Etagami postcards. Etagami are spontaneous quick sketches of natural objects accompanied with a few brush lettered words and a chop. The drawing can be “clumsy or wobbly” and is meant to go off the sides of the paper and use three colors.

05/05/2026

Reminder to our members to join the Zoom meeting on Wednesday May 6, 2026! Topic is Illuminated Manuscripts: Then, Now and Yours by Kalo Chu. He talk will take us to the intersection of historical manuscripts and modern creativity. She’ll include practical tips you can use right away!

Kalo is a calligrapher extraordinaire with incredible range! She has achieved Certification in Spencerian Script, Engrosser’s Script and Borders & Illumination from IAMPETH. She has her own studio in Hong Kong and has recently become a tattoo artist specializing in scripts. Thank you Kalo for presenting!

If this topic or any other calligraphy topics interests you, consider becoming a member and join us to learn, grow and have fun!

04/29/2026

Escribiente New Mexico is a happening group!!! Checkout our latest newsletter Spring 2026-1 (April)” at our website https://www.escribiente.org/ which is edited by Lynda Lawrence.

Read these awesome topics in our latest newsletter:
~Workshop Review: Drum Leaf Book Binding with Beth Lee; review by Elizabeth McKee
~Photo Gallery: Holiday Card Exchange
~Photo Gallery: Holiday Party 2025
~Photo Gallery: Valentines 2026
~Caryl McHarney’s 100th Birthday Celebration
~Beth House Remembrance Book
~Poets’ Picnic 2026 Preview
Reviews of recent programs & meetups & more!
Cover art: Caryl McHarney (Etegami)

As always if these topics or events interests you, become a member and join us to learn, grow and have fun!

04/26/2026

Our in-person April meeting was on using stamps in our art. Our talented member, Diane Inman, shared how she used her collection of inherited stamps. Her father was an avid, meticulous stamp collector which she inherited! Thank you Diane!!!

04/20/2026

03/26/2026

Workshop: Bill Kemp will be teaching an one day in-person pointed pen workshop on Saturday, April 12, 2026 from 9-4 in Albuquerque, NM (NOTE- THE UPDATED DATE!!! EARLIER BILL WAS TEACHING ON APRIL 11 BUT DUE TO UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES, HE HAD TO CHANGE THE DATE TO APRIL 12, 2026).

Topic: - Weaver Writing:
Weaver Writing is a simple, vertical script with only 26 letters.

Supply list: Will be provide after registration.

Location: In-person in Albuquerque, NM
Cost:
$70 for non-members (includes $30 membership fee)
$40 for current members.

Registration:
https://www.escribiente.org/
Via the workshop tab on the Escribiente website (escribiente.org) using Paypal.

Inquiries:
Please send to the webmaster using the link on the CONTACTS page at Escribiente.org.

02/27/2026

Nina will do a generic presentation on flourishing that can be applied to both Spencerian and Copperplate letters.

Brief Description:
Flourishes are known to bedazzle and bewilder the viewer and, perhaps even more so, the doer! In this presentation, we will demystify the elusive flourish: what it is and how it works.

02/09/2026

Many thanks to all who are making valentines to distribute to Meals on Wheels, Adelante, and a nursing home! Sarita, Diane, Kasia, and Evelyn had a great time making valentines and visiting at Kathy's house. Posted are just a few of the many that were made.

12/12/2025

Our latest Newsletter - 2025-02 Winter - is now on our website. Includes a photo gallery from the New Mexico State Fair exhibit, Show & Share, plus lots of news and gossip! Cover image by Janice Gabel. Link to all our newsletters:
https://www.escribiente.org/newsletter.html

10/27/2025

Escribiente's upcoming in-person 2-day workshop - Drum Leaf Binding with Beth Lee - is now open to non-members. Just a few spots left! Limited to 18 students.
Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16, 2025
More info on our Workshops webpage:
https://www.escribiente.org/workshops.html

The drum leaf book was invented by Timothy Ely with inspiration from traditional Japanese book structures. It is useful for photography compilations, scrapbooks, and all kinds of artist books. You’ll love this structure if you are daunted by the non-intuitive pagination that codex books require. You’ll love it if your motto is “Create first, figure out how to make it a book later.” You'll love it if you have single-side pages that you wish to make into a book. You’ll love it if you're not a fan of sewing. And you’ll love it if you want your content to flow seamlessly across the spread with no hitch or hiccup at the gutter.