Your Calligraphy Conference Registration Includes:

• Complete 4-day conference access

• Lunch Daily with coffee/tea

• Choice of workshops as per availability.

• Access to evening events - (Monday Reception and Thursday Gala are optional tickets.)

• Priority hotel room pricing

Thursday Evening Gala Dinner: A Celebration of Artistry & Achievement

Crown your transformative week with an elegant evening celebrating the timeless art of calligraphy. Join Barry Morentz, Eleanor Winters, Gurpreet Singh, Janet Murata, Nina Tran, Gabriela Soba and Julie Wildman, Kalo Chu, and Connie Furgason for an intimate dinner where artistic passion meets culinary excellence.

Menu

This delicious menu includes soup, salad, your choice of main course, dessert, and coffee or tea.  Bar service will be available for any other beverages. 

An Unforgettable Evening Includes:

• Exquisite Multi-Course Dinner featuring locally-sourced Western Canadian cuisine

• Exclusive Artist Presentations - hear personal stories and insights from the masters in an intimate setting

• Student Showcase - celebrate breakthrough moments and artistic achievements from the week

• Master's Gallery - view rare original works and demonstration pieces created during the conference

• Networking & Connections - forge lasting relationships with serious practitioners and potential collaborators

This isn't just dinner—it's your induction into an exclusive community of calligraphy masters and serious artists. Share stories of your breakthroughs, exchange contacts for future collaborations, and toast to the art form that has transformed your creative journey.

Monday Evening Welcome Reception An Intimate Evening with the Masters

Begin your transformative week with an exclusive opportunity to meet and mingle with calligraphy legends Barry Morentz, Gabriela Soba, Nina Tran, Tim Brookes, Janet Murato, Eleanor Winters, and Julie Wildman in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

What Awaits You:

• Delicious Welcome Spread - Fresh artisanal pizzas, crisp garden salads, and decadent desserts to fuel inspiring conversations

• Cash Bar featuring craft cocktails and premium beverages and non-alcoholic beverages

• Exclusive Master Panel Discussion - Watch these legendary artists come together on stage for a rare, intimate roundtable exploring:

  • "What Calligraphy Means to Us" - Personal journeys and life-changing moments

  • Behind-the-scenes stories from decades of artistic mastery

  • The evolution of calligraphy in the modern world

  • Unexpected inspirations that shaped their distinctive styles

  • Advice for serious practitioners you won't hear anywhere else

Your Chance to Connect: This is your exclusive opportunity to approach the masters in a casual setting, ask burning questions, and begin building relationships that will enrich your entire conference experience. Many attendees say the insights gained during this informal evening prove as valuable as the formal workshops.

Come ready to be inspired, make connections, and set the tone for six days that will elevate your artistry forever.