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They say:

“I had such a great time. It was amazing to be around people who were interested in talking type and not glaze over at the mention of kerning and tracking. I really feel like I am on the right path now and that was 100% because of Type Camp. It was such a unique experience and I think anyone interested in type should attend and see where it takes them, they may be surprised.”
—Allison Schneider
Type Camp Galiano 2008

 

 

“I can't think of a better way to learn. On a tiny Gulf island in the sun, far from work and traffic: drawing, learning about type, minutely scrutinizing letterforms; where they start, how they move, and creating new ones. Type Camp is fundamentally different from any class. It is a learning vacation, so instead of going home each day and dividing your focus, you just think about type. For a week. And sleep in, hike, swim, lie in the sun, and eat well. For a week. Prepare to have your perspectives delightfully altered.”
—Jennifer Conroy
Type Camp Galiano 2008

Galiano scenes

Type Camp Galiano Island
British Columbia, Canada
9–14 August 2009
Dr Shelley Gruendler, Tiffany Wardle & Stephen Coles

At Type Camp Galiano, differing and convergent approaches to typography will be presented in a relaxed but structured program over five days. The instructors this year are: Dr Shelley Gruendler, international typography instructor and founder of Type Camp; Stephen Coles, Type Director at FontShop; the well-known typographic expert aka “TypeGirl”, Tiffany Wardle; and a visit from international type superstar, Marian Bantjes. All four will share their professional processes and typographic knowledge to help you become a better typographer and designer.

There are only a total 14 spaces available. Your registration form and your deposit will hold your space. The camp site this year is at The Perfect Retreat. We’ve also got the wonderful chef and famous author, Linda L. Richards, returning this year so we can promise that you'll be well-fed with local, organic, and super yummy food. And to get around the island, we'll use the charming Day Tripper Bus Company.

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