Add some flair to you writing at this workshop which will teach you the art of modern calligraphy using brush pens!

Calligraphy is a fabulous way to unwind and switch off! Calligraphy is defined as the art of drawing beautiful letters. Brush pens are ideal for beginners as they are easily accessible, less messy than dip pens & ink and you can practice anywhere.

This session will be perfect for beginners looking to try brush pen calligraphy while enjoying some time to relax and experience the mindful effects of practising beautiful hand-lettering.

You’ll spend time getting to grips with using the pen and learning the technique of release and pressure to create consistent thick and thin lines. Using worksheets, I will guide you to create calligraphy strokes and letter shapes, moving on to forming the lowercase, then uppercase alphabet and joining the letters to form words.

Now you will be ready to create a beautiful Greetings Card and Gift Tags. Choose from a selection of templates, transfer the lettering onto your card and carefully draw the letters of your chosen designs.

Tutor will provide you with all the tools you need, demonstrations and one-on-one support to troubleshoot any individual difficulties you come across.

As well as your hand-lettered Card Designs, you will leave with a brush pen, worksheets, templates, and a list of resources; everything you need to continue to have an enjoyable time practising brush pen calligraphy. Before you know it, you'll be creating greeting cards, party invitations, and artworks for your home and to give as gifts!

You will first have a demonstration and then you will practise the skill to create your own designs. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron! There will be a selection of tools and materials to purchase at the end for anyone interested in pursuing this hobby at home.
 
1. Introduction to the materials and tools used
2. Show completed examples, to give details of the processes used and order of doing things
3. Demo including choice of colour and techniques etc.
4. Delegates provided with basic materials and tools
5. Overview of any kits to buy etc.

£10 for a pack which will include blank cards and envelopes, gift tags, worksheets covering basic strokes, alphabets in lower and upper case, guidelines and templates which can all be copied or traced over, thin practice paper, 2 pens each and supplies list.

Tutor will also provide a selection of colourful and metallic pens and examples
 
Please bring your own lunch but HACG will provide tea/coffee/milk.
 
Time and location: 12 December 2025 - 10:00am to 3:00pm at Dunsden Village Hall, RG4 9QG
 
*** Please note only one place per member ***