Join me at one of my modern calligraphy classes, held all around Cumbria! My calligraphy workshops are all suitable for absolute beginners. They’re also fun, relaxed and a lovely introduction to the magic of modern calligraphy.
2025 modern calligraphy workshops in Cumbria
Calligraphy workshops are listed in date order. Read the descriptions and tap the link for each class to reserve your tickets.
My calligraphy workshops in 2025
Sunday 16th February – Rheged M6 (just off Junction 40)
10am – 1pm
£55 including refreshments
Spend a creative morning at the Rheged arts centre, learning the basics of dippy ink pens as well as fabulous flourishing and swirly letter shapes. It won’t be long before you can create handmade gift tags or table settings. Practise shaping letters and making thin and thick strokes before moving on to create hand-lettered pieces in your own style.
Tickets here
Saturday 12th April – Quirky Workshops, Greystoke village (between Penrith and Keswick)
10am – 12:30 or 1:30 – 4pm
£55 inc fresh coffee/tea/delicious home made biscuits
A welcoming workshop in a beautiful creative space – watch close up calligraphy demonstrations from the comfort of your own space as they’re projected on to the large screen!
Tickets here
Friday 16th May – Cowshed Creative, Kentmere (near Kendal & Windermere)
10 – 1pm
£48 + £12 for materials
A cosy barn perfect for smaller groups to learn calligraphy. Come with a friend and enjoy delicious home bakes and a warm welcome before settling in for a morning of creative fun with calligraphy pens.
Tickets here
Friday 6th June – Beetham Nurseries, Milnthorpe (on the A6 north of Carnforth)
10am – 12:30pm
£50 including tea, coffee and a sweet treat
(Also includes a 10% voucher to spend at Beetham Nurseries garden centre and gift shop on the day)
A lovely workshop in the marquee at Beetham Nurseries, perfect for larger groups and making friends! We always have so much fun learning calligraphy at Beetham.
Tickets here
Saturday 11th October – Quirky Workshops, Greystoke village (between Penrith and Keswick)
10am – 12:30 or 1:30 – 4pm
£55 inc fresh coffee/tea/delicious home made biscuits
A festive modern calligraphy workshop in a beautiful creative space – practice writing your own gift tags in our first Christmas-themed calligraphy class of 2025!
Tickets here
Sunday 23rd November – Rheged, M6 (just off Junction 40)
10am – 1pm
£55 including refreshments
Spend a creative morning learning festive words in calligraphy decorated with fabulous flourishing and swirly letter shapes. It won’t be long before you’re writing your own handmade Christmas gift tags and beautiful place name settings. Level up your gifting skills with gorgeous calligraphy tags this Christmas!
Tickets here
“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
Calligraphy workshop reviews
“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
Calligraphy classes around the north west of England
I’m always looking for new places to teach and I would love to meet you!
If you can’t find a calligraphy workshop in your area on this list, please send me an email. If I get enough requests from a particular area, I will look into arranging some new workshops! If you have a group of friends who are interested in a workshop, let’s arrange something.
If you’re aware of a local craft workshop venue (or you own one!) please let me know about it. To arrange a calligraphy workshop I need a space where we can all sit comfortably at nice big tables, with plenty of room to write and for me to demonstrate. I teach a minimum of 8 people per workshop, and a maximum of 20 per session. I charge venues from £35 per person (2025 prices) with exact prices depending on the venue and how far it is for me to travel. To arrange a private calligraphy workshop for your group or organisation please email me: hello@bymoonandtide.co.uk
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. All upcoming dates are listed on this page. New dates will be added as and when they’re agreed with venues.
What are my calligraphy workshops like?
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 give little demonstrations to show what a calligraphy nib and dippy ink can do! Classes include demonstrations where everyone can gather round as I run through the worksheets. I’ll also come to your desk and show you ways to solve any problems you’re having, by demonstrating how to hold the pen at the right angle, the ideal speed for writing calligraphy, and specific exercises like letter shapes and joining up.
Calligraphy workshops gallery
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
