Have you tried to learn calligraphy before and struggled to really get off the starting blocks?
An in-person calligraphy workshop will help you to understand the mistakes you've been making and set you on course for success - in just a few hours, with close up calligraphy demonstrations to delight your eyes and practical tips to really help your pen skills shine!
Did your first attempts at pointed pen lettering leave you feeling frustrated?
A morning at one of my calligraphy classes in Cumbria will show you where you went wrong and give you everything you need to start afresh and write beautiful lettering.
Have you always wanted to try calligraphy but never had the opportunity to give it a go?
Come and learn with me. All of my modern calligraphy classes are perfect for absolute beginners. I will teach you everything you need in one morning (or afternoon) so you can go home feeling confident to continue your calligraphy practice at home.
I teach:
- how to hold your pen
- how to angle your nib
- how to build confidence in moving your arm as you write
- how to use pressure on the nib to create beautiful calligraphy strokes with swirls and fancy flourishes
Calligraphy class dates are:
Thursday 4th April – Beetham Nurseries, LA7 7AP 10am – 12:30 £50 includes hot drinks and home baked cakes Price includes a 10% off voucher for Beetham Nurseries garden centre and gift shop
Friday 19th April – Cowshed Creative, LA8 9JQ 10am – 1pm £48 + £12 on the day for materials Price includes tea and coffee and a homemade traybake A small group workshop with lots of individual help, advice and demonstrations
Sunday 19th May – Rheged Centre, CA11 0DQ 10am -1pm or 2pm -5pm £55 includes hot drinks and biscuits
Saturday 8th June - The Frostery Living, Saddleworth, OL3 5DL 11am - 1pm £55 including coffee and tea and a selection of cakes
Saturday 17th August – Quirky Workshops, CA11 0UT 10am – 12:30 £55 inc fresh coffee/tea/home made biscuits A welcoming workshop in a beautiful creative space – watch close up calligraphy demonstrations from the comfort of your own space as they’re projected on to the large screen!
Friday 13th September – Cowshed Creative, LA8 9JQ 10am – 1pm £48 + £12 on the day for materials Price includes tea and coffee and a homemade traybake A small group workshop with lots of individual help, advice and demonstrations
Saturday 16th November – Quirky Workshops, CA11 0UT 10am – 12:30 £55 inc fresh coffee/tea/home made biscuits A welcoming workshop in a beautiful creative space – watch close up calligraphy demonstrations from the comfort of your own space as they’re projected on to the large screen!
More dates will be added soon!
Learn calligraphy online with me!
If you're outside Cumbria, try my online calligraphy class Making Beautiful Letters!
Course materials are based on my 10 years' of teaching experience. You learn at your own pace from a series of 6 short videos. (You can pause and rewind - it's really easy to learn this way and helpful to watch my nib close up as it bends and flexes to make the letters.)
The online calligraphy course includes downloadable worksheets for you to print at home, and is full of tips and advice to help you learn!
Photo credit: Jessica Reeve Photography