Beginners Calligraphy Workshop

A fun and interactive workshop for beginners to learn the art of calligraphy.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 4 to 20
  £28

Learn the basic principles of both traditional and modern techniques while experimenting with a variety of handwritten lettering styles on this Introduction to Calligraphy with Caroline Coates from Creative Coati.
You’ll learn how to write with a nib and ink pen as well as a brush pen and develop your skills. Tailored to beginners, you will receive step-by-step instructions to enable you to master individual letter formations.
With our guidance and your practise, you’ll soon be writing like a scribe!
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills.

Upcoming dates for Beginners Calligraphy Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 12:30am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 1 Dec 2026 and 1 Dec 2026.

  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm (Fired Paint A Pot Cafe, Peter St, Bury • Calligraphy (fired Bury))
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Knowledge required
Beginner.
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 fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Fired Paint A Pot Cafe, Peter Street, Bury and Humbug Art, 1A Chadwick Road, Eccles M30 0NZ (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Callan, attended May 2026: Amazing morning with Caroline from Creative Coatie and her fantastic Calligraphy Workshop. Had so much fun with a lovely group of people. Learnt so much about Calligraphy. Thanks Caroline for a fantastic day. Highly Recommended workshop in a beautiful setting in Eccles.
  • 5/5 from Marie Harvey, attended Mar 2026: Had a great time!! The tutor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Left with a new skill and a really appreciated the free pen. Thank You!!
  • 5/5 from Pam McKenna, attended Sep 2025: Caroline was really informative, she packed a lot of information into the two hours. For an introductory course it was very good, I got a lot from it and plenty to work on in my own time. Would like to book some more courses in the future
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