Short on time but don’t want to miss the magic? The Half Festival Pass lets you immerse yourself in two full days of learning, inspiration, and community.

Choose Thursday & Friday or Saturday & Sunday and attend a full two-day workshop with one of our world-class instructors.

Includes: • One full 2-day workshop • Access to all festival activities during your selected days • Lunch each day • Vendor marketplace and tools showcase • Community gatherings and evening experiences

Two unforgettable days of letters, learning, and the people who love them.

Discover the ancient art of making gemstone paints once prized by the great masters. Guided by Irfan Qureshi of De Mairo Paints, you'll learn how genuine mineral pigments are crafted by hand and create your own beautiful artist's paint to take home.

Weds Oct 21 at 2pm ( also available Thurs, Friday and Sat. )

Pizza & Salad Evening with Susan Keyes: "A relaxed pizza and salad dinner exploring the artistry, history, and cultural significance of the Saint John's Bible, including hands-on time with a Heritage Edition of the Bible itself."

"An elegant evening celebrating creativity and craftsmanship with faculty and fellow attendees. Expect inspiring company, memorable moments, and a few surprises."

Kick off the week with good food, great conversation, and a room full of people who already feel like your kind of people. Dinner features carved beef on a bun, with vegetarian options available."

VERSALS (Standalone)

Price: $45

Time: October 22, 2026 · 9:30–11:30 AM

Be inspired by the colourful capitals of the Saint John's Bible and create your own eye-catching illuminated letters in this playful two-hour workshop with Renate Worthington. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided, so all you need to bring is yourself.

ST. JOHN'S BIBLE LUNCH & LEARN (Standalone)

Price: $75

Time: October 22, 2026 · Midday

An intimate lunch celebrating the Saint John's Bible, the only handwritten, hand-illuminated Bible commissioned in the twentieth century. Join us for a rare and moving look at one of the most significant works of modern calligraphy, over a beautiful shared meal.

VERSALS + ST. JOHN'S BIBLE LUNCH & LEARN (Combo)

Price: $100 per person ($190 per couple)

Time: October 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM class, followed by lunch

Make a full morning of it. Join Renate Worthington's Versals workshop, then carry that inspiration straight into an intimate lunch celebrating the Saint John's Bible. Bundle both and save $20 per person, or $50 per couple, off the individual prices.

Beginner Copperplate — 1-Day Conference Pass

Learn the graceful elegance of Copperplate in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll be guided through the foundational strokes and flowing letterforms that make this script one of the most loved styles in calligraphy.

Includes: • Beginner Copperplate workshop • Access to all conference activities that day • Lunch • Vendor and tools showcase

A beautiful introduction to pointed-pen calligraphy — and a full day immersed in letterin

Beginner Blackletter — 1-Day Conference Pass

Discover the bold beauty of Blackletter in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll learn the essential strokes and foundational letterforms of this historic script while experiencing the energy of the conference community.

Includes: • Beginner Blackletter workshop • Access to all conference activities that day • Lunch • Vendor and tools showcase

A perfect introduction to calligraphy — and a full day immersed in lettering.

Enjoy a bus ride from Banff straight from the hotel with a Gondola ride up to the top of the mountain, where we will enjoy a fabulous lunch at the top of the mountains, before heading back to town to explore.

This includes the bus!

Bus only to Banff. Explore on your own once you arrive.