Beginners Brush Calligraphy Workshop

Discover the joy of brush pen calligraphy in this uplifting beginner's workshop!


Alina Snepste
Alina Snepste
Instagram followers 25k followers
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2 hours

Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 1 to 50
  £45 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

We’ll start by getting to know the tools and letterforms

We'll Start by Getting to Know the Tools and Letterforms

We'll use both fine and medium tip colourful brush pens - and ease into warm-up exercises that will help you build confidence with strokes, pressure, and letter shapes.


Practice the modern calligraphy alphabet

Practice the Modern Calligraphy Alphabet

Practice letters, connecting words, and experimenting with layout.


Use your new skills to create a set of hand-lettered cards, envelopes, and gift tags

Use Your New Skills to Create a Set of Hand-lettered Cards, Envelopes, and Gift Tags

I’ll also show you how to add simple floral doodles - think little flowers, leafy branches and decorative elements - to make your creations extra special.


Join this brush pen calligraphy class and discover a vibrant, relaxed way to master the art of beautiful lettering. This workshop is a wonderful escape for anyone curious about modern scripts, whether you're a complete beginner or simply looking to add a splash of colour to your writing.
You'll begin by getting comfortable with your tools, using both fine and medium tip brush pens in a variety of shades. To help you settle in, we'll start with gentle warm-up exercises designed to build your confidence with basic strokes and pressure control before moving on to letter shapes.
Throughout the session, you'll focus on:
  • Practice the modern calligraphy alphabet – Learn how to form individual letters and connect them into fluid words while experimenting with different layouts.
  • Hand-letter your own stationery – Use your new skills to design a unique set of cards, envelopes, and gift tags.
  • Add simple floral doodles – Master the techniques for drawing delicate flowers and leafy branches to give your work an extra special touch.
With plenty of hands-on help, you'll soon find your flow and enjoy the mindful process of creating something by hand. You'll leave the session feeling inspired and ready to keep practicing, taking home your beautiful handmade stationery and the skills to brighten up every future card or gift you send.
What you'll get
  • All materials and colourful brush pens for use during the session
  • Take-home worksheets, cards, envelopes, and gift tags
  • Option to purchase your own brush pen kit after the class
Knowledge required
No experience is needed.
What to bring
No experience is needed. All materials are provided-just bring yourself.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

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Alina Snepste
Alina Snepste

Instagram followers 25k followers
Facebook likes 8k followers
female Women-owned

Calligraphy Artist & Creative Business Mentor
I’m Alina - a professional calligrapher and educator based on the South Coast of the UK. With over a decade of experience in modern and brush calligraphy, I specialise in helping others find calm, confidence, and creative purpose through the art of lettering.
Calligraphy first found me in 2015 during a period of severe anxiety, and it quickly became more than a hobby - it was a mindful ritual that brought focus, peace, and a renewed sense of self. That personal transformation sparked a lifelong journey of learning, refining my craft, and sharing it with others.
Today, I teach calligraphy as both an expressive art form and a practical skill - guiding complete beginners through the foundations, supporting hobbyists as they grow their creative voice, and mentoring small business owners who want to turn their passion into a purposeful, profitable path.
Whether you're here to explore, unwind, or build something meaningful from your love of letters, you're in experienced hands - and you're in the right place.

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