Beginners Modern Calligraphy - Learn how to Write Beautifully


A beginner workshop covering modern calligraphy tools, foundational techniques and letter formation.
About this course
The workshop introduces modern calligraphy from its basic principles, with an overview of the tools used and guidance on handling the pen and nib. Participants practise the techniques involved in forming individual calligraphy letters, building an understanding of how letters are constructed and written.
What you'll learn
- Identify the tools used in modern calligraphy
- Apply foundational pen and nib techniques
- Form individual letters using modern calligraphy techniques
Is this course right for you?
This one-off workshop is intended for beginners and starts with the fundamentals of modern calligraphy. It suits learners who want an introduction to the tools, techniques and letterforms used in the style.
- Left-handed learners can be accommodated with a different pen
Before you go
- A different pen is available for left-handed learners.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
6 classes
Selected date
Tue 17 Nov 2026
19:00 – 21:30 • 1 day
£60
Tea and Crafting, Covent Garden
Calligraphy team
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 Nov 2026 Tuesday | 19:00 - 21:30 | One-day class1 day | CalligraphyTeacher | Tea and Crafting15 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NG | £60.00 | |
21 Jan 2027 Thursday | 18:30 - 21:00 | One-day class1 day | CalligraphyTeacher | Tea and Crafting15 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NG | £60.00 | |
24 Jan 2027 Sunday | 15:00 - 17:30 | One-day class1 day | CalligraphyTeacher | Tea and Crafting15 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NG | £60.00 | |
24 Mar 2027 Wednesday | 18:30 - 21:00 | One-day class1 day | CalligraphyTeacher | Tea and Crafting15 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NG | £60.00 | |
13 May 2027 Thursday | 18:30 - 21:00 | One-day class1 day | CalligraphyTeacher | Tea and Crafting15 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NG | £60.00 | |
6 Jul 2027 Tuesday | 18:30 - 21:00 | One-day class1 day | CalligraphyTeacher | Tea and Crafting15 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NG | £60.00 |
Tue 17 Nov, 19:00 - 21:30
1 day1 dayTue 19:00£60CalligraphyTeacherTea and CraftingThu 21 Jan, 18:30 - 21:00
1 day1 dayThu 18:30£60CalligraphyTeacherTea and CraftingSun 24 Jan, 15:00 - 17:30
1 day1 daySun 15:00£60CalligraphyTeacherTea and CraftingWed 24 Mar, 18:30 - 21:00
1 day1 dayWed 18:30£60CalligraphyTeacherTea and CraftingThu 13 May, 18:30 - 21:00
1 day1 dayThu 18:30£60CalligraphyTeacherTea and CraftingTue 6 Jul, 18:30 - 21:00
1 day1 dayTue 18:30£60CalligraphyTeacherTea and Crafting


