Dip Pen Christmas Card Calligraphy Workshop

Create beautifully hand-lettered cards

Location address: The Art House, Eastbourne
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Workshop ticket £45 per session
Next date: Thursday 19th Nov,
Dip Pen Christmas Card Calligraphy Workshop block mentored by Alina Snepste
A SUMMARY
Escape the festive rush and join me for a cosy evening of creativity at The Art House, where you'll be introduced to the beautiful art of modern dip pen calligraphy in a warm and welcoming setting. Perfect for complete beginners, this relaxed workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of modern calligraphy with plenty of step-by-step support along the way. We'll begin by getting to know the tools before easing into warm-up exercises to help you build confidence with strokes, pressure and letterforms. Once you've learnt the basics, we'll move on to forming the modern calligraphy alphabet, practising letters, joining words and experimenting with festive greetings and elegant layouts. Using a beautiful selection of colourful inks, you'll create a collection of unique Christmas cards, adding shimmering gold details and thoughtful finishing touches to make each design feel truly special. You'll also create matching envelopes ready to send to family and friends. Whether you're looking for a mindful evening, hoping to discover a new creative hobby, or simply want to make something beautifully handmade this festive season, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to slow down and enjoy a little creativity. What's included: All materials for use during the workshop Take-home practice worksheets A selection of Christmas cards and envelopes A hot drink The opportunity to purchase your own dip pen calligraphy kit after the workshop You'll leave with a beautiful collection of handmade Christmas cards, the confidence to continue practising at home, and plenty of festive inspiration. Tickets are non-refundable. Limited spaces available.
About your mentor
Alina Snepste
Calligraphy teacher and stationery designer
I am a brush lettering artist, a dreamer, coffee lover and a creative at heart. I love coffee, travelling, photography, playing harp and listening to good music.
Learning aims
Aim 1
We'll begin by getting to know the tools.
Aim 3
Once you've learnt the basics, we'll move on to forming the modern calligraphy alphabet, practising letters, joining words and experimenting with festive greetings and elegant layouts.
Aim 2
Next we'll ease into warm-up exercises to help you build confidence with strokes, pressure and letterforms.
Aim 4
Using a beautiful selection of colourful inks, you'll create a collection of unique Christmas cards, adding shimmering gold details and thoughtful finishing touches to make each design feel truly special.
Pricing information
Ticket nameWorkshop ticket
Price£45
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Where we'll be
The Art House, 34 Grove Road, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4TR
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Equipment
Safety
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience is an educational activity and the 14-day cooling-off period under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.