Beginners Brush Calligraphy Class

Let your Christmas cards and decor sing at this calligraphy class in Tonbridge.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 5 to 30

  £50 - £55 (£55 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £50/guest for 2+ guests)

Get your creative juices flowing and learn a skill for life at this calligraphy class in Kent. You can use your new skill to improve your handwriting and amaze your friends and family by writing beautiful greeting cards. This brush calligraphy workshop is a step-by-step workshop for those looking to start their journey into hand-lettering and discover their unique illustrative style.
You'll be getting hands-on as you practise different brush strokes before you progress to writing numbers and letters. You'll work through the alphabet as you learn how to do calligraphy with the brush pen. A page full of templates for the Christmas season will be at the ready to inspire your card-making this holiday season.
No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! This class is designed for absolute beginners as well as those who want to refine their brush calligraphy skills
A perfect activity for a creative day out, whether you're coming solo, with friends, family or treating a loved one.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Upcoming dates for Beginners Brush Calligraphy Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 16 Oct 2026, 7:24am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 18 Oct 2026 and 15 Nov 2026.

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 9am-11am (Tonbridge)
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 9am-11am (Tonbridge)
What you'll get
  • Brush pen to take home.
  • Practise worksheets.
  • Printouts to help with the strokes, numbers and letters.
  • Refreshments
  • Seasonal templates
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Knowledge required
No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! This class is designed for absolute beginners as well as those who want to refine their brush calligraphy skills
What to bring
Just yourself.
Location

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  • 5/5 from Wioleta Urbaniak, attended Mar 2025: My daughter and I had the pleasure of attending a calligraphy course, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The instructor, Michela, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also very patient, making sure that both of us felt comfortable throughout the session. Her teaching style was clear and structured, which helped us quickly grasp the fundamentals of calligraphy. We were both amazed at how easily Michela broke down complex techniques into simple steps, making it easy for us to follow along and start creating beautiful letters. What really set this experience apart was how much time Michaela dedicated to ensuring we understood every detail. They went above and beyond, offering personalized guidance and addressing any struggles we encountered. Whether it was correcting our grip on the pen or explaining specific strokes, Michaela made sure we felt confident and supported at every stage. By the end of the course, my daughter and I both felt proud of what we had learned. It was truly a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend this course to anyone looking to explore the art of calligraphy.
  • 5/5 from Alice Lubbock, attended Feb 2022: My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our class with Dandelion Art. She was really personable, supportive and great at de-mystifying the skills needed for calligraphy, which she has in spades! It didn't matter that some of us in the intimately small class were slow on the uptake about the process for this style of calligraphy, because it was generally just such a fun few hours. I loved that we were able to take home the pens to be able to carry out practising too. Loved that evening completely x
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Kennedy-Flynn, attended Feb 2022: Very welcoming, great teacher and a lovely activity to do.
  • 5/5 from Louisa Dawes, attended Jan 2022: A fabulous course. I came away with a lot more knowledge and skill. The teacher is so calm and patient. Would recommend to anyone!
  • 5/5 from Kim Kim, attended Sep 2021: Michela is a talented artist, a patient teacher and a lovely person to spend time with. I booked a class as a surprise for my friends 40th birthday and it was the perfect gift for a special occasion. We cant thank Michela enough.
  • 5/5 from Susana Teles, attended Aug 2021: My sister and I had a great time learning the basics of brush calligraphy with Michela! Michela was a great teacher and provided lots of guidance throughout the class. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Vicki Prout, attended Aug 2021: Thank you Mikel for such a fab session! You were so friendly and took us through the basics really effectively, I cant believe we were doing the whole alphabet by the end, cant wait to put it into practise- my greetings cards are going to be a whole new level of fancy!!
  • 5/5 from Leila Haddou, attended Jan 2020: Excellent. Michela was thoughtful and patient with me. I hope to do another class with her again soon.
  • 5/5 from Christopher Tang, attended Sep 2019: Great session, our host was very informative and patience. The atmosphere was very professional with light snacks and beverages to help relax. By the end of the two hours, we have a solid understanding of the basic of Calligraphy. I would recommend for anyone who want to try their hand on Calligraphy.
  • 5/5 from Francesco Cuffaro, attended Sep 2019: Amazing class! We have a brilliant time and really enjoyed being told the science behind caligraphy. Would definitely do this again.
  • 5/5 from Jenny Banks, attended Sep 2019: Michela was a great instructor - obviously very passionate about calligraphy and art in general and enthusiastic to teach us the techniques correctly. She put together a lovely evening with some very sweet touches including flowers for my friend's birthday, and was really easy to organize with as she was super flexible to fitting to our schedule. My only constructive point would be that it would be awesome if by the end we could create an entire word in some nice format to take away - eg such as the name cards. It's a tricky balance and I definitely appreciate the need to practice all the strokes to get them right (it was much harder than I expected!!) but would also be super cool to have a tangible item to take away in addition to the alphabet sheet. Michela did spend extra time with us showing us alternative styles of letters which was really cool.. Either way the session has definitely sparked an interest and I'm looking forward to doing some practice at home!!
  • 5/5 from Natasha Valiallah, attended Jul 2019: Absolutely loved it! My technique is significantly better! Could not have asked for a more patient and lovely person to teach my friends and I. definitely recommend! Being in a small group made it so much easier to learn.
  • 5/5 from Dana Kooheji, attended Apr 2019: very patient with instructions. A nice learning experience
  • 4/5 from Nadeem Shaikh, attended Apr 2019: I bought the lesson for my sister as a birthday gift . She really enjoyed it , and learnt a lot . Venue was quite informal . Teacher provided food and drink which was a welcome surprise
  • 5/5 from Victoria T, attended Mar 2019: I learned that posture and your position is most important. Michela is super friendly with lots of experience. The venue was prefect less then 5 minute walk from London Bridge Station.
  • 5/5 from Yulia Sverdlova, attended Mar 2019: I enjoyed a lot my first calligraphy lesson! Everything was organized perfectly and the atmosphere was relaxed and creative.
  • 5/5 from Matthew Matthew, attended Mar 2019: Definitely a great workshop for a beginner. I feel like I learnt the basic techniques and understood the importance of using the appropriate pens. Michela was great - I was genuinely a little anxious at first, but I had needn't worried. The venue was great - loved the music. I enjoyed having my friends all around the table and the general chilled vibe.
  • 5/5 from Sara Sara, attended Mar 2019: Michela was really lovely and informative. She took the time to look one by one the difficulties we were facing and I felt more confident at the end of the class. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn or improve!
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The Dandelion Art
The Dandelion Art

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Always looking for the next technique to learn, Michela is the mind and heart behind The Dandelion Art. Born and raised in Rome, she picked up the paintbrush on the very first day at the nursery at age 3 and never abandoned it since then.
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Always looking for the next technique to learn, Michela is the mind and heart behind The Dandelion Art. Born and raised in Rome, she picked up the paintbrush on the very first day at the nursery at age 3 and never abandoned it since then.
From engraving glass to woodwork, tattooing, and turning ceramic she loves spending time in anything creative and far from ordinary!

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