October 14 & 15
Workshop One · October 14 & 15, 2027
Touch of Frost
Two-day workshop with Heather Held
Flourish 2027 Faculty
Heather Held
Where delicate flourishes, shimmering gold, and centuries of artistic tradition meet.
Canadian calligrapher and ornamental artist Heather Held has a gift for making the extraordinary feel possible.
Known for her exquisite pointed pen flourishing, intricate ornamental designs, and beautifully refined compositions, Heather brings a sense of grace and wonder to everything she creates.
October 13–17, 2027
Calgary
Touch of Frost · Oct 14 & 15
Florentine Dreams · Oct 16 & 17
Meet Heather Held
Beauty, one stroke at a time.
What begins with a simple movement of the pen can become a breathtaking flourish, a delicate border, or an ornament worthy of a treasured keepsake.
Her work celebrates the timeless beauty of traditional penmanship and decorative arts, while her teaching opens the door for artists to discover what their own hands can accomplish.
Heather has a particular talent for breaking down designs that look impossibly intricate into approachable strokes, shapes, and techniques. What begins with a simple movement of the pen can become a breathtaking flourish, a delicate border, or an ornament worthy of a treasured keepsake.
Her classes offer more than technical instruction. They are an invitation to slow down, look more closely, and experience the quiet satisfaction of creating something truly beautiful.
Whether you’re discovering ornament for the first time or looking to bring greater sophistication and confidence to your work, Heather will help you see just how much beauty is waiting at the tip of your pen.
Heather’s Workshops
Two workshops. Two days each.
October 16 & 17
Workshop Two · October 16 & 17, 2027
Florentine Dreams
Two-day workshop with Heather Held
The full Heather experience
Four days with Heather
Take one workshop, or both for four days at the tip of your pen.
Register for the festival, and you’ll get a link to choose your workshops right after you pay.