We are pleased to announce the 30th Annual Conference of the Write On Calligraphers to be held on May 4 & 5, 2012 at  Edmonds Community College.  Our Keynote Speaker will be award-winning lettering artist and illustrator Barbara Close.

  Over 20 experienced instructors teach a wide variety of classes, including calligraphy hands and paper-oriented arts. Most classes are small; please register promptly on or after March 19. Please see the LOJ Archives for past classes taught.

  Registration, Keynote Address and Vendors Market are all in the Woodway Hall, located in the southwest corner of campus next to the golf course.  Limited parking is available in front of the main entrance.  Follow LOJ signs to the other parking areas.

Registration for Letters of Joy 2012 will  begin

March 19, 2012

2012

LOJ Exhibit 2012 -

All Letters of Joy participants are invited to bring artwork (limit: two entries per person).

Matted pieces should be covered with clear material.  Framed pieces must have wire.  Presentation size 8x10 max, 4x6 min.

Each piece of artwork MUST BE LABELED.  Labels will be available at the exhibit.

Participants are allowed to sell their artwork.  Write On Calligraphers asks a 10% donated commission on all sold work.

Classes:

Classes at Letters of Joy 2012 will held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5th at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, Washington.

Cost: 

$85.00 All-Event Package for WOC members

$100.00 All-Event Package for non-members

$110 All-Event Package & WOC Membership Dues

(Canadians: $115 in US Funds)

*All-Event Package includes lunch on Saturday.

Friday night Keynote Address and Reception only, $5.00

To be placed on the mailing list, please contact us.

Location:

Edmonds Community College (for map, click on address)

Woodway Hall

20000 68th Avenue West

Lynnwood, WA 98036

Frequently Asked Questions about LOJ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Letters of Joy registration, classes, ect.

Student Scholarships:

Three scholarships will be offered to high school and college students age 18 and older.

To apply, send a letter in your everyday handwriting stating why you would like to attend.  Include your name, telephone number, email address and the name of your school.  Mail by Aprl 6th to Write On Calligraphers, PO Box 277, Edmonds, WA 98020-0277.  Write: "Attn: LOJ Scholarship" on the envelope.

Teacher Scholarships:

Also, eight scholarships will be awarded to elementary and secondary teachers. If you are a teacher, please use the links below to download instructions and application form.

Printable Teacher Scholarship InformationPrintable Scholarship Form

Letters of Joy 2012 Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 5th - Woodway Hall

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

8:00 -   Doors open for pre-registered guests.

           Registration for Saturday-only guests.

           Hospitality, Vendors, Exhibits.

9:00 -   Session I classes begin

11:00 - Session I classes end

11:00 - 12:30 - Lunch. 

  A sandwich and salad buffet will be served            to those who pre-registered for the

           All-Event package by date TBA.

12:30 - Session II classes begin

2:30 -   Session II classes end

2:30 -  3:00 - Break

3:00 -   Session III classes begin

5:00 -   Session III classes end

6:00 -   Doors close

Friday, May 4th - Woodway Hall  

5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

   

5:30 - Registration begins at the Woodway Hall. 

  Vendors open. 

  Pre-registered guests pick up name

         badge and program. 

  Lecture and reception only,

        $5.00 at the door, guests welcome!

7:00 - Welcome, Award Presentation and

         Keynote Address by Barbara Close.

         Reception follows.

Downloadable

2012 LOJ brochure