Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor and Rose

Discover the art of beautiful modern calligraphy in this wonderfully creative beginners' workshop at Emmie Lou Studio.Join us for a very special evening in collaboration with Mellor & Rose, as we welcome their expert calligraphy tutors to Emmie Lou Studio for a relaxed, inspiring introduction to the beautiful art of modern calligraphy.Perfect for complete beginners, this 2½-hour hands-on workshop will take you from your very first pen strokes through to creating gorgeous handwritten words, phrases, and decorative flourishes of your own.There’s something incredibly satisfying about putting pen to paper and watching beautiful lettering begin to take shape — and under the friendly, expert guidance of Mellor & Rose, you’ll discover that modern calligraphy is far more achievable than you might imagine.What you'll doWe’ll begin with the foundations of modern calligraphy, learning how to hold and use your dip pen, create the characteristic thick and thin strokes, and understand the basic shapes that form beautiful handwritten letters.You’ll then build your skills at a comfortable pace, moving from individual strokes and letterforms to connecting letters, forming words, and experimenting with your own calligraphy style.As the evening progresses, you'll have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice with seasonal autumn and Halloween-inspired words, quotes, and decorative lettering — perfect for creating beautiful cards, gift tags, place settings, journalling pages, and handwritten details at home.Expect a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere, plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance, and lots of those wonderfully satisfying “I actually made that!” moments.Your beautiful starter kit is includedOne of the loveliest things about this workshop is that the creativity doesn’t end when the evening does.Your modern calligraphy starter kit is included in the workshop price and yours to take home, so you can continue practising and creating long after the class.Your kit includes:

• Dip pen holder
• Pointed pen nib
• Sumi ink
• Guide sheets
• Practice trace-over sheets
• Decorative practice lines
• Words, artwork, and quote sheets
• Alphabet templates
• Unlined guide sheets with arrows
• Stationery pieces for practising your new calligraphy skills

Everything you need will be waiting for you — simply arrive ready to enjoy yourself.Who is this workshop for?Absolutely no previous calligraphy experience is needed.This workshop has been designed especially for beginners, so whether you’ve always wanted to try modern calligraphy, love beautiful stationery and handwritten details, or simply fancy spending an evening doing something wonderfully creative, you’ll be very welcome.It’s also a gorgeous experience to enjoy with a friend, mum, daughter, or sister — or come along by yourself and enjoy meeting other creative people around the table.Meet Mellor & RoseWe’re delighted to be collaborating with Mellor & Rose for this special workshop at Emmie Lou Studio.Known for their beautiful approach to modern calligraphy and creative workshops, they’ll guide you step by step through the process, sharing techniques, demonstrations, and plenty of individual encouragement along the way.You can find them on Instagram at @mellorandrose.What you'll leave withBy the end of the workshop, you’ll have learnt the foundations of modern calligraphy and developed the confidence to continue practising at home.You’ll leave with your completed practice work, plenty of inspiration, your full calligraphy starter kit, and — hopefully — the beginning of a beautiful new creative obsession.Workshop details

• Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
• Time: 6.30pm–9.00pm
• Duration: 2½ hours
• Price: £69 per person
• Location: Emmie Lou Studio
• Experience level: Complete beginners — no experience necessary

All materials and your take-home starter kit are included.Places for this collaborative workshop are limited to keep the experience relaxed, friendly, and personal.Come and switch off from the everyday for an evening, put pen to paper, and discover just how beautiful your own handwriting can become.We can’t wait to welcome you to Emmie Lou Studio for a very special evening of ink, creativity, and modern calligraphy with Mellor & Rose. Read more details