Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T L Y M O N T A N A S P R I N G | 2 0 1 5 2 6 Gal CALLIGRAPhY beAuTIfuL WRITING IS AN ART fORM. It is a skill you can learn without prior experience. The Big Sky Scribes (www.bigskyscribes.org) is a no-profit, Montana organization for both amateur and professional calligraphers and artists. Members encourage each other in their study and practice of this art. There are regional groups throughout Montana and each plans meetings, programs, workshops, and social events. bOzeMAN The Bridger Mountain Scribes (www.bridgermountainscribes.org) meet monthly at the Bozeman Public Library on the first Monday of the month. They work on different projects and members share their work. Occasionally there are workshops put on by a local calligrapher; check the Web site for these events. MISSOuL A The Missoula Calligraphers Guild has been active for 30 years. Monthly skill workshops are offered. The Guild is made up of calligra- phers of all abilities, who practice new alphabets, techniques, study, design, and layout. They want to advance good writing and share fun experiences with others interested in the same thing. Visit the Mis- soula Calligraphers Guild Facebook page for more information. Many calligraphy artists work freelance creating beautiful invita- tions, announcements, and stationery. Freelance calligraphers can be found on the Bridger Scribes Web site. fLIGhT SChO OL LeARNING TO fLY MAY be A DReAM buT TheN feAR SeT IN. Your goal does not need to become a com- mercial pilot. Flying is something anyone can learn to do simply for recreation. In Montana there are flight schools throughout the state, with one of the most prominent being in the Gallatin Valley. bOzeMAN SuMMIT AvIATION is Rocky Mountain's premiere FAA Part 141 approved flight school. What began as one pilot, one aircraft has evolved into a well-equipped training facility featuring state of the art Diamond airplanes and highly trained instructors. Whatever your journey, Summit Aviation has an option. Introductory classes, instrument training, private and commercial pilot training, mountain flying, private charter and more. They work with MSU to provide Aviation degrees and recently offered a pilot camp for cancer survivors in partnership with Eagle Mount. It was such a success they plan on doing another camp in 2015. Safety is their highest priority and they boast a flaw- less safety record thanks to their professional instructors and organized approach as well as thousands of hours of combined flight time. Summit Aviation is there to make your dream of flight a reality. For more information visit their Web site at www.flysummit.net.

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