Calligraphy for Beginners Course at Home

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Master your pointed nib calligraphy skills through this immersive ten-week online course.


The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co
5.0 (56)
Instagram followers 23k followers

10 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 14 guests       £295

How it works


Book your preferred time
We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping in the UK is free, and you'll get your box delivered in time for your class. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.
This comprehensive course teaches all the skills needed to master the quintessential calligraphy tool, a pointed nib! From poetry to party invites, you’ll acquire the skills needed to add gorgeous, hand-lettered details to all kinds of stationery, elevate your gifting and add personalised touches to the home.
You will start by learning how to control your nib and ink flow and progress to forming elegant letterforms and styling your calligraphy by altering the angle and width of your letters.
Although modern calligraphy embraces each scribes' particular quirks and style, you’ll learn to adapt your own style for any occasion and develop your lettering through clear lesson plans and guided projects. Use contrasting scripts and alter the size and weight of your calligraphy. Learn to blend with coloured and metallic ink paints; try out different pointed nibs to find the one you love; work on different kinds of cards; work onto envelopes; create simple layouts and make designs using flourishes and finish the course with a real understanding of the foundations of lettering.
With demonstrations by your tutor each week to watch and copy, discover ways to add personality to your work by bouncing letters, flourishing, and creating simple layouts.  Our drills, exercises, challenges, and projects give plenty of opportunities to practice and experiment with every technique. And with one-on-one feedback and Q&A sessions each week, your ability will increase as we encourage you to assess your own work and understand how to improve and develop your calligraphy far beyond this course.
Every session of this course will be recorded, so if you miss a week you will be able to watch the recording to catch up!
What you'll get in your craft kit
  • A straight/oblique pen holder.
  • various nibs in a handy storage tin.
  • 2 Calligraphy inks in magenta and turquoise.
  • A4 rhodia dot pad
  • pipette
  • black gouache
  • Finetec metallic paint
  • paintbrush
  • one dip wonder
  • Gift tags.
  • Worksheets and selection of cards
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners.
What you'll need
  • A pencil.
  • Ruler.
  • Rubber.
  • Jar of water.
  • Protection for the surface you work on in case of ink spills.
  • We also recommend a light pad but this is not essential.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 10 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

More info

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Your teacher

The Modern Calligraphy Co
The Modern Calligraphy Co

5.0 (56)
Instagram followers 23k followers

The UK's leading modern calligraphers will lead you through fun, relaxing workshops to learn how to create beautiful, dynamic lettering.
Whether you’re a complete beginner looking for a mindful activity, or an experienced creative adding another string to your bow, we will teach you the tips and tricks to turn your hand to modern calligraphy whatever your skills.

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