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Calligraphy Workshops around the UK

We have calligraphy workshops happening across the U.K. where we hope to instill a sense of excitement and passion for calligraphy with clear and concise instruction on the basics of modern lettering. The tutors that teach these classes will inspire you and tailor their instruction to your needs and goals. 

  • 20/09 Chichester: Kirsten Burke's Expressive Calligraphy Day
    20/09 Chichester: Kirsten Burke's Expressive Calligraphy Day
    20/09 Chichester: Kirsten Burke's Expressive Calligraphy Day
    Fri, 20 Sept
    The Modern Calligraphy Company
    20 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    The Modern Calligraphy Company, Alandale Rd, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN, UK
    20 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    The Modern Calligraphy Company, Alandale Rd, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN, UK
    Learn to create gestural mark making - expressive, high energy calligraphy using a variety of tools: Ruling pen, automatic pen, cola pen. Limited tickets available.
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  • 28/09 West Midlands: Beginner Nib Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    28/09 West Midlands: Beginner Nib Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    28/09 West Midlands: Beginner Nib Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    Sat, 28 Sept
    Ruskin Glass Centre
    28 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    Ruskin Glass Centre, The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF, UK
    28 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    Ruskin Glass Centre, The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF, UK
    £54.75
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  • 4/10 Bloomsbury: Refine Your Style
    4/10 Bloomsbury: Refine Your Style
    4/10 Bloomsbury: Refine Your Style
    Fri, 04 Oct
    London
    04 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 17:15
    London, 1 Malet St, London WC1E 7JN, UK
    04 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 17:15
    London, 1 Malet St, London WC1E 7JN, UK
    Elevate your calligraphy with our intermediate workshop. Refine your style, enhance rhythm and bounce and focus on consistency and technique. Ideal for those seeking further skills and feedback to elevate their lettering in a full-day immersive experience. Perfect for skill enhancement.
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  • 24/10-14/11 Bloomsbury: Calligraphic card making with Christmas sparkle
    24/10-14/11 Bloomsbury: Calligraphic card making with Christmas sparkle
    24/10-14/11 Bloomsbury: Calligraphic card making with Christmas sparkle
    Thu, 24 Oct
    West Dean College Bloomsbury
    24 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 15 Nov 2024, 21:00
    West Dean College Bloomsbury, Dilke House, 1 Malet St, London WC1E 7JN
    24 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 15 Nov 2024, 21:00
    West Dean College Bloomsbury, Dilke House, 1 Malet St, London WC1E 7JN
    This course takes place over four Thursday evenings: October 24 and 31, November 7 and 14.
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  • 25/10 Rutland: Christmas Brush Gift Tags and Wrap Calligraphy - 10-12.30
    25/10 Rutland: Christmas Brush Gift Tags and Wrap Calligraphy - 10-12.30
    25/10 Rutland: Christmas Brush Gift Tags and Wrap Calligraphy - 10-12.30
    Fri, 25 Oct
    The Barnsdale
    25 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    The Barnsdale, The Avenue, Oakham LE15 8AH, UK
    25 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    The Barnsdale, The Avenue, Oakham LE15 8AH, UK
    £55
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  • 8/11 Chichester: Christmas Card Design Full Day Workshop For Beginners
    8/11 Chichester: Christmas Card Design Full Day Workshop For Beginners
    8/11 Chichester: Christmas Card Design Full Day Workshop For Beginners
    Fri, 08 Nov
    Birdham
    08 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    Birdham, Alandale Rd, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN, UK
    08 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    Birdham, Alandale Rd, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN, UK
    £135
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  • 8/11 East Midlands: Shimmering Festive Nib Workshop - 7-9.30
    8/11 East Midlands: Shimmering Festive Nib Workshop - 7-9.30
    8/11 East Midlands: Shimmering Festive Nib Workshop - 7-9.30
    Fri, 08 Nov
    Rutland Nursery
    08 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:30
    Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Rd, Manton, Oakham LE15 8RN, UK
    08 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:30
    Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Rd, Manton, Oakham LE15 8RN, UK
    £55
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  • 9/10 Nov West Dean College: Creative Calligraphy Weekend
    9/10 Nov West Dean College: Creative Calligraphy Weekend
    9/10 Nov West Dean College: Creative Calligraphy Weekend
    Sat, 09 Nov
    West Dean College
    09 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 10 Nov 2024, 16:00
    West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester PO18 0QZ, UK
    09 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 10 Nov 2024, 16:00
    West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester PO18 0QZ, UK
    This course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to create beautiful calligraphy to add Christmas sparkle with metallic inks using a pointed nib.
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  • 9/11 West Midlands: Christmas Sparkle Nib Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    9/11 West Midlands: Christmas Sparkle Nib Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    9/11 West Midlands: Christmas Sparkle Nib Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    Sat, 09 Nov
    Ruskin Glass Centre
    09 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    Ruskin Glass Centre, The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF, UK
    09 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    Ruskin Glass Centre, The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Rd, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF, UK
    £55.00
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  • 16/11 Oxford: Shimmering Christmas Nib Workshop - 10am -12:30pm
    16/11 Oxford: Shimmering Christmas Nib Workshop - 10am -12:30pm
    16/11 Oxford: Shimmering Christmas Nib Workshop - 10am -12:30pm
    Sat, 16 Nov
    West Oxford Community Centre
    16 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0BT, UK
    16 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0BT, UK
    £55
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  • 19/11 West Dean College: Festive Brush Calligraphy
    19/11 West Dean College: Festive Brush Calligraphy
    19/11 West Dean College: Festive Brush Calligraphy
    Tue, 19 Nov
    West Dean
    19 Nov 2024, 09:15 – 17:15
    West Dean, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX, UK
    19 Nov 2024, 09:15 – 17:15
    West Dean, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX, UK
    Turn your hand to modern brush calligraphy and learn how to add a touch of festive sparkle with stunning metallics to your baubles. All the materials required are supplied, including brush pens, brushes, metallic paints/pens and baubles, cards and gifts.
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  • 27/11 Bloomsbury: Modern calligraphy with Festive Metallics
    27/11 Bloomsbury: Modern calligraphy with Festive Metallics
    27/11 Bloomsbury: Modern calligraphy with Festive Metallics
    Wed, 27 Nov
    London
    27 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 17:15
    London, Dilke House, London WC1B 3RA, UK
    27 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 17:15
    London, Dilke House, London WC1B 3RA, UK
    Learn how to create stunning Christmas calligraphy cards on this fun one day course that will build up your skills and show you how to make your mark with the stroke of a pen!
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  • 28/11 Northern Ireland: Christmas Sparkle Calligraphy Workshop - 7-9.30
    28/11 Northern Ireland: Christmas Sparkle Calligraphy Workshop - 7-9.30
    28/11 Northern Ireland: Christmas Sparkle Calligraphy Workshop - 7-9.30
    Thu, 28 Nov
    Camphil Cafe
    28 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:30
    Camphil Cafe, 8 Shore Rd, Holywood BT18 9HX, UK
    28 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:30
    Camphil Cafe, 8 Shore Rd, Holywood BT18 9HX, UK
    £55.00
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  • 30/11 East Midlands: Beginner Personalising Baubles 10am - 12:30pm
    30/11 East Midlands: Beginner Personalising Baubles 10am - 12:30pm
    30/11 East Midlands: Beginner Personalising Baubles 10am - 12:30pm
    Sat, 30 Nov
    Rutland Nursery
    30 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Rd, Manton, Oakham LE15 8RN, UK
    30 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Rd, Manton, Oakham LE15 8RN, UK
    £65
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  • 30/11 Oxford: Christmas Brush Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    30/11 Oxford: Christmas Brush Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    30/11 Oxford: Christmas Brush Calligraphy Workshop 10-12.30
    Sat, 30 Nov
    West Oxford Community Centre
    30 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0BT
    30 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:30
    West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0BT
    £55.00
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  • 06/12 Chichester: Christmas Sparkle Calligraphy Taster Workshop - Full Day
    06/12 Chichester: Christmas Sparkle Calligraphy Taster Workshop - Full Day
    06/12 Chichester: Christmas Sparkle Calligraphy Taster Workshop - Full Day
    Fri, 06 Dec
    The Modern Calligraphy Co.
    06 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    The Modern Calligraphy Co., The Old Poorhouse, Alandale Road, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN, UK
    06 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    The Modern Calligraphy Co., The Old Poorhouse, Alandale Road, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7QN, UK
    £95
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  • 25/27Feb: West Dean College: Creative Calligraphy Two Day Course
    25/27Feb: West Dean College: Creative Calligraphy Two Day Course
    25/27Feb: West Dean College: Creative Calligraphy Two Day Course
    Tue, 25 Feb
    West Dean College
    25 Feb 2025, 09:30 – 27 Feb 2025, 16:00
    West Dean College, West Sussex, West Dean, Chichester PO18 0QZ, UK
    25 Feb 2025, 09:30 – 27 Feb 2025, 16:00
    West Dean College, West Sussex, West Dean, Chichester PO18 0QZ, UK
    This course will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create beautiful, lettered artworks. You'll be shown how to create stunning artistic compositions using a pointed nib and inks and how to colour blend with solid state metallics.
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We're delighted to be running our workshops nationwide!

If you've been looking forward to joining one of our expert tutors in person, browse the list of upcoming dates and book yourself into one of our fantastic calligraphy classes! If your region isn't currently listed, let us know and we'll do our best to offer workshops there in the near future, or check out our online calligraphy workshops.
 

We hope you can join us soon at one of our fun and friendly classes - we'd love to start you on your calligraphy journey.

Register your interest in a calligraphy workshop near you.

All our workshops are devised by Kirsten Burke, founder, and creative director of The Modern Calligraphy Company. Kirsten is a calligraphy pioneer in the U.K. and her 28 years of experience in the field has given her the ability to break down complex concepts and techniques into understandable steps for beginners while also providing advanced insights and guidance for professionals.

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