Join me at one of my modern calligraphy classes, held all around Cumbria! My calligraphy workshops are all suitable for absolute beginners. Learn how to write with a nib and dippy ink pot, as I guide you through easy-to-follow calligraphy worksheets. With calligraphy demonstrations and one-to-one help when you need it, my calligraphy classes are fun, relaxed and a lovely introduction to the magic of modern calligraphy. Find all of my upcoming classes in Cumbria and the Lake District, including dates, venues and booking details below.
Upcoming calligraphy workshops in Cumbria (2026 & 2027)
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Quirky Workshops – Sunday the 22nd of November 2026
Quirky Workshops – Saturday the 6th of March 2027
The Kirkgate Centre – Saturday the 20th of March 2027
Hare Hill Barn – Wednesday the 19th of May 2027
Beetham Nurseries – Friday the 4th of June 2027
Hare Hill Barn – Wednesday the 3rd of November 2027
Quirky Workshops – Sunday the 21st of November 2027
Festive modern calligraphy at Quirky Workshops
Sunday the 22nd of November, 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4pm
Venue: Quirky Workshops, Cumbria
(Greystoke village near Penrith)
£55 per person
Suitable for complete beginners
Christmas gift tag calligraphy and more with tea, coffee and Annie’s home made biscuits, warm from the oven.
Book through Quirky Workshops.
Springtime calligraphy at Quirky Workshops
Saturday the 6th of March, 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4pm
Venue: Quirky Workshops, Cumbria
(Greystoke village near Penrith)
£55 per person
Suitable for complete beginners
A lovely calligraphy class with a springtime theme, including tea, coffee and Annie’s home made biscuits, warm from the oven.
Registration opens on Mon 2nd November.
Calligraphy workshop at The Kirkgate Centre
Saturday the 20th of March, 10am-1pm
Location: Cockermouth, West Cumbria
£55 per person
Suitable for complete beginners
A lovely calligraphy class with classic calligraphy tools and colourful brush pens
Book through The Kirkgate Centre
Hare Hill Barn Nib and Brush Pen Calligraphy
Wednesday the 19th of May, 10am-1pm
Location: Hare Hill Barn
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria LA11 6NZ
£55 per person
Suitable for complete beginners
A relaxed and colourful introduction to modern calligraphy in two parts: learning how to write with traditional pointed metal nibs and modern brush pens.
Book through Hare Hill Barn
Calligraphy at Beetham Nurseries
Friday the 4th of June, 10am-12:30pm
Location: Beetham
nr Milnthorpe, Cumbria. LA7 7AP
£50 per person
Suitable for complete beginners
You’ll learn how to use a traditional dippy ink pot and old-fashioned calligraphy nibs to create beautiful, playful lettering in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
Book through Beetham Nurseries
Modern Calligraphy Christmas Gift Tags & Cards
Wednesday the 3rd of November, 10am-1pm
Location: Hare Hill Barn
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria LA11 6NZ
£55 per person
Suitable for complete beginners
An introduction to modern calligraphy for beautiful Christmas cards and gift tags
Book through Hare Hill Barn
Christmas calligraphy at Quirky Workshops
Sunday the 21st of November, 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4pm
Venue: Quirky Workshops, Cumbria
(Greystoke village near Penrith)
£55 per person
Suitable for complete beginners
A lovely calligraphy class with a Christmas theme, including tea, coffee and Annie’s home made biscuits, warm from the oven.
Registration opens soon!
“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’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.
Private and corporate calligraphy workshops
To arrange a private calligraphy workshop for your group or organisation please email me: calligrapherclaire@gmail.com
If you have a group of friends who are interested in a workshop, let’s arrange something! My contact details are here.
Meeting new people and sharing my craft is one of my favourite things to do. I’m an experienced, self-taught calligrapher and I’ve been teaching modern calligraphy workshops since 2014, 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 12 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
