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— Gottried Pott

Workshops & Classes

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Community Gatherings

Community Event:

Mesmerizing Miniatures

Presented by Sherri Trial

Date & Time:

November 16, 2025
2 - 4pm Pacific Time

Registration:

NA

Location:

The Zoom link has been emailed to Pacific Scribes members. Non-members may email Dawn Hooper to request the Zoom link.

Calligraphy has early roots in the genre of miniaturism, beginning in the 4th century, and is still very much alive today. Come join us as we talk with Sherri Trial, who will share her journey through calligraphy and miniaturism.

Special Events

Special Event:

Holiday Card Exchange – Public Zoom Event

Date & Time:

December 6, 2025
3:00 – 5:00 pm Pacific Time

Registration:

No registration required to view the exchange

Location:

The Zoom link will be emailed to Pacific Scribes members. Non-members may email Liz Siegel to request the Zoom link.

Watch and enjoy all of the creativity used to make the cards in our annual Holiday Card Exchange as the participating members open and share their cards. You may even pick up some how-to ideas for your own holiday cards! Everyone is welcome; you do not need to have participated in exchanging cards. The Zoom link will be emailed to all members prior to the event, and may be requested via email by non-members. We’ll open the doors at 2:45 pm to socialize.

Past Events

Community Event:

Letters and Turns

Presented by Melanie Payne

October 26, 2025

Community Event:

Card Making

Presented by Dawn Hooper

September 21, 2025

Workshop:

Introduction to Spencerian

Presented by Nina Tran

April 5 and 12, 2025

Community Event:

Folds, Pockets and Tucks

Presented by Veronica Phillips

March 9, 2025

Special Event:

Holiday Card Exchange

December 14, 2024

Community Event:

Zentangle

Presented by Elizabeth Mullin

November 10, 2024

Workshop:

Introduction to Modern Gilding

Presented by Sandra Collins

October 19, 2024

Community Event:

Pens and Protocol

Presented by Pat Blair

October 13, 2024

Community Event:

Layered Letters

Presented by Shelby Barrentine

September 8, 2024

Workshop:

The Truly Flexible Pointed Pen

Presented by Rick Paulus

August 13, 15, 20, 22 2024

Community Event:

Fun with Lombardic Versals

Presented by Nancy Pilgrim

April 28, 2024

Workshop:

The Magic of the Parallel Pen Beyond Letters

Presented by Suzie Beringer

March 2024

Community Event:

Origami Cards

Presented by Debbie Gallas

March 3, 2024

Community Event:

Zentangle

Presented by Elizabeth Mullins

November 12, 2023

Community Event:

Card Making & Embossing

October 8, 2023

Community Event:

Illuminated Manuscripts

Presented by Maryanne Grebenstein

August 2023

Special Event:

Pacific Scribes 40th Anniversary Picnic

June 24, 2023

Workshop:

Decorated Capitals

Presented by Maryanne Grebenstein

June 2023

Workshop:

Lively Letters with Julie Wildman

Saturday, April 29-30, 2023

Community Event:

Flavored Marshmallow Letters

Presented by Judith Hovde

March 2023

Workshop:

Pointed Pen Uncials

Presented by Kay Woolfolk

March 2023

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