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£20

£20
Delivered Online
2 hours
Beginner level
This two-hour online workshop is a gentle introduction to writing with a pointed calligraphy pen. It’s perfect if you’re curious about pointed-nib calligraphy and would like to try it before committing to a longer course.
During the session, you’ll receive clear, step-by-step guidance and live support as you begin practicing your first strokes. We’ll start with the foundational shapes and basic pressure strokes that form the basis of pointed-nib lettering, learning how to create the characteristic thin upstrokes and thicker downstrokes that give this style its elegance.
You’ll also explore:
How to hold and control a pointed nib pen
How pressure and release create contrast in your lines
Simple decorative strokes and flourishes
Tips for smooth ink flow and good practice habits
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of pointed-nib writing and a set of exercises you can continue practicing on your own.
No prior calligraphy experience is needed—beginners are very welcome.

With a degree in Graphic Design from the University of La Plata, Argentina, I worked in print production and logo design until I moved to the UK in 1999.
I have always had a particular interest in Typography and Calligraphy, and gradually the latter took over. Since 201...