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.
2024 modern calligraphy workshops in Cumbria
All of these are suitable for absolute beginners or for those with a little experience!
My calligraphy workshops in 2024
Saturday 9th November – Hare Hill Barn, Cartmel Fell LA11 6NZ
10am – 4pm
£75 including lunch and refreshments + £12 for materials payable on the day
A full day workshop in a lovely, calm and restful calligraphy workshop venue where we’ll spend a little longer on the details of modern calligraphy, learning together step by step. We’ll create some beautiful pieces to take home including Christmas cards and personalised Christmas craft decorations.
Thursdays: 3 weeks of Christmas calligraphy – Abbey Mill Café, Barrow LA13 0PJ
£65 for all 3 sessions
Starts 14th November and runs for 3 weeks (14th, 21st and 28th November) from 2:30 until 4pm
A cosy workshop for a small group where we’ll play with faux calligraphy, discover dip pens and write on baubles and gift tags.
Book all 3 classes for £65, or individual sessions for £22
Delicious home baked treats and sweets + a hot drink included.
Saturday 16th November – Quirky Workshops, Greystoke CA11 0UT
10am – 12:30 or 1:30 – 4pm
£55 inc fresh coffee/tea/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! We’ll write with metallic inks, design calligraphy gift tags and decorate some very festive bauble-shaped cards ready for Christmas!
Sunday 24th November – Shed One Distillery, Ulverston LA12 9AU
2 – 5pm
£46.50 including an award winning Shed One Tipple and delicious home made sweet treats
A full-on festive workshop with Christmas calligraphy projects!
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
“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 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, it’s likely we’ll be able to arrange something. Prices start at £35 per person (2024 prices) and depend on the venue and how far it is for me to travel. To arrange a private calligraphy workshop for a group or organisation please email me: hello@bymoonandtide.co.uk
Even better, 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.
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
