Want to make your own greeting cards with beautifully written message? Join us for 2.5 hours of modern calligraphy using a pointed pen and ink. Calligraphy is the perfect way to bring yourself back into the present moment, away from mental chatter. Calligraphy requires a deep focus and slow movements to place the right amount of pressure to obtain the thick and thin strokes forming each letters.
You will learn how to prepare the nib and hold the pointed pen and paper for comfort, the basic strokes that form letters, practise writing the alphabet (upper- and lower case), how to join letters to form words, practise writing festive greetings & phrases before moving onto your final project writing your very own greeting card & gift tags, learn how to make your own ink.
All material is provided and is yours to keep to continue your practice at home. Your calligraphy kit includes a workbook with practice sheets, templates and guidelines, a pointed pen, nib, ink and blank cards & gift tags.
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and it doesn't require neat handwriting or drawing skills.
Tea, coffee and homemade cake is also included.
Pointed Pen Calligraphy Workshop (Sunday 19th October 2025 2 - 4.30pm)
Sunday 19th October 2025
2 - 4.30pm
(2.5 hours)