I teach modern calligraphy classes at locations all around Cumbria! Please see the list of calligraphy workshops below, and grab a ticket to one of these if you’d like to join me! I promise every workshop will be fun, relaxed and a lovely introduction to the magic of calligraphy.
Calligraphy workshops are listed in date order, with new classes being added as and when they’re arranged.
2023 modern calligraphy workshops in Cumbria
All of these are suitable for absolute beginners or for those with a little experience! I’m thinking of using lots of colour inks in these – they’ll be loads of fun!
Introduction to modern calligraphy at Rheged
Sunday 24th of September
£55 for 3 hours includes hot drinks
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Christmas calligraphy at Rheged
Sunday 19th of November
£55 for 3 hours includes hot drinks
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Gorgeous swirly calligraphy at Quirky Workshops
Saturday 25th of November – Greystoke, Penrith
£55 for 2.5 hours includes hot drinks and home made biscuits
Choose either a morning or afternoon session
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Calligraphy workshop in Kendal – NEW DATE!
Friday 8th of December – Quaker Tapestry Museum
£45 for 3 hours includes hot drinks and biscuits
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Christmas calligraphy for beginners at Shed 1, Ulverston
Sunday 10th December
£45 for 3 hours includes a Welcome G&T and home baked treats!
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I have been to one of Claire’s calligraphy workshops today and it was amazing! Great atmosphere, I felt very relaxed and there was lots of lovely people. Claire has been amazing, taking some time with each and every one of us. Thank you Claire! – Carla
A super super experience, with a fab and patient teacher. I booked this as a gift for a friend and myself, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The personalised letter, the beautifully presented personalised calligraphy kit, right down to the presentation of the table, and the teaching, I wish it was a weekly workshop for me to escape to!! Thank you again Claire. x – Zehra
A lovely afternoon. I learnt a lot here today, Claire was lovely and very positive. The pack was great!! I have already been practising and improving. I would recommend to anyone interested in calligraphy especially beginners as it was nice and relaxed. : )
– Sarah
I really loved this workshop. Claire is a very inspiring teacher, obviously incredibly talented and this skill does not happen overnight. But Claire imparts her knowledge and enthusiasm to ensure you leave feeling confident to try, practice and develop your own style by using the basic techniques learnt in the workshop. I’m very pleased I attended. – Kaye
If you can’t find a calligraphy workshop in your area on this list, please send me an email – I’m always looking for new places to teach and I would love to meet you!
To arrange a private calligraphy workshop for a group or organisation please email me: hello@bymoonandtide.co.uk
Find out more about what happens in my modern calligraphy workshops here.
Meeting new people and sharing my craft is one of my favourite things to do. I’ve been teaching modern calligraphy workshops for 8 years, from London via Manchester to some of the loveliest locations in the Lake District. I now teach more local workshops in and around Cumbria. For upcoming dates please see my calligraphy workshops in Cumbria information page.
I teach in a relaxed and friendly way. Everyone learns calligraphy at a different pace, so my workshops are designed for absolute beginners who’ve never held a calligraphy pen before.
Over the 8 years I’ve been teaching modern calligraphy classes, I’ve created a set of fun worksheets which will help anyone master the swooshes and swirls of a calligraphy pen and nib.
The same set of worksheets are included in some of my calligraphy sets, which are for sale on Not On The High Street and in my Etsy shop.
I also give little demonstrations to show what a calligraphy nib and dippy ink can do!
I’ve been lucky to have some wonderful photographers attend my calligraphy workshops (and document my changing hair colour!) over the years, so please enjoy the photos and video below which I hope give a taster of learning modern calligraphy with me.
With thanks to from Paul Kyte Photography at Manchester Craft & Design Centre on Vimeo
