Christopher Haanes, in North America (which almost never happens). Gold with Kestrel Montes. Murals with Max Juric. Persian script with Kareem. Indian borders with Anindita Biswas. Copperplate capitals with Nina Tran. Pointura with Sachin Shah. Origami and beginner classes with Janet Murata. Florentine flourishes with Heather Held. And whatever Vic Lee is cooking up (we can’t stop thinking about it). Pick your workshops before your favourite teacher fills up.
Early bird pricing ends December 1. Then the price goes up to $795.
Wednesday, October 13, 2027 · 2:00 pm · Hotel Blackfoot
Rare North American appearance
Christopher almost never teaches in North America. Like, almost never. So when he said yes to Calgary, we may have screamed a little.
He's teaching two workshops at Flourish 2027, with room for just 21 students in each. If you've been waiting for the right moment to study with him without a passport and a transatlantic flight, this is it.
Filter by level to see what fits. Christopher's workshops are capped at 21 students and Max's at 22, so if one of those is your must-have, don't wait.
Workshops to be announced. Passes bought now include Vic's workshops when they're revealed.
“I’m still recovering, as I feel like I went on vacation somewhere fantastic!”
Tanya C. · Attendee“The calibre of the world-class instructors was incredible. Every class was energizing, inspiring, and deeply enriching.”
Joleyne M. · Attendee“My classes with excellent enthusiastic teachers, the after-class activities, the great venue and food, and meeting new faces from different places! You can definitely add me to your list for next year.”
Sarah W. · AttendeeMax Juric happens to be Croatian. So instead of another ordinary conference banquet, we’re throwing a Croatian feast: a glorious buffet, music, games, a toast or two, and a few inky surprises you won’t see coming.
Go back for thirds. Stay long after dessert. Dress code? Adriatic Evening.
Come as friends.
Leave as family.
This is the best price Flourish 2027 will ever be. Early bird passes are $695 until December 1, then the price goes up to $795.
Buy your pass now, then choose your workshops while every teacher still has room.
Prices in CAD. GST added at checkout.
Only 6 packages
The whole festival, fully handled. Then a day in Banff and three nights in Canmore, in the studio with two of our faculty, with nowhere else to be.
Right away. As soon as your payment goes through, you'll get a link to choose your two workshops. Christopher's classes are capped at 21 and Max's at 22, so the sooner you book, the better your odds.
Two. Each workshop runs for two full days, so you get real time at the table with your teachers, not a quick taster.
Yes. Flourish is for everyone. Nina Tran's Intro to Italic and Kareem's Persian workshop are made for new hands, Janet Murata's two-hour beginner classes are a gentle way in, and plenty of the "All levels" workshops welcome you too. Use the Beginner filter above.
Yes, lunch is included every day of the festival.
No, supplies aren't included. You'll bring your own materials for each workshop.
Cancel before June 1, 2027 and we'll refund your pass, minus a $75 administration fee. Between June 1 and August 20, you'll get 50% back. After August 20, passes are non-refundable, because by then our teachers are confirmed and their flights are booked.
Early bird $695 until December 1.Ten teachers.Seventeen workshops.One October you'll be talking about until 2028.
Claim my spotQuestions? [email protected] · 403-815-8484
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