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Beginner's Modern Calligraphy Workshop

Learn to write in a beautiful way

Mentored by

Alina Snepste

Calligraphy teacher and stationery designer

Location address: Eastbourne, BN21 4TR
Chosen age group:

For ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Standard £55
Next date: None - message Mentor to express interest
A summary
Join in for a beginners modern calligraphy class to learn this therapeutic skill and turn it into your new hobby! This 2h class includes a full calligraphy kit to keep and take home and a hot drink of your choice. Your bespoke calligraphy kit will include: *Straight pen holder with a Nikko G nib *Black and white ink pots *Calligraphy workbook *A goody bag with blank stationery to make your own greeting cards, place cards and gift tags About the class: This class is perfect for complete beginners, this workshop will teach you calligraphy basics and help you to kickstart your lettering journey. We will be practising individual strokes and letters using the carefully designed alphabet worksheets. After warming up our hands, we will move on to lettering some phrases and quotes - creating your very own set of prints and cards. There will be plenty of help to guide you and answer any questions. By the end of the workshop you will have learned the basics of modern calligraphy and be ready to start creating your very own stationery - making your own place cards, wedding stationery, putting your skills to journaling or lettering inspirational wall art.
About your mentor
Alina Snepste
Calligraphy teacher and stationery designer
Hello, I'm Alina, a full time calligraphy artist. I've been practicing lettering since 2016 and have grown it into a full time job. I've been teaching calligraphy workshops since 2019, mainly in East Sussex and London, and I absolutely love spreading the joy of lettering and watching people fall in love with this wonderful skill. I enjoy teaching beginner courses, but I also offer follow up classes if you wish to take your new hobby further. I'm here to help you to kickstart your lettering journey and share as much as I can to help you learn in a productive way.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Learn to control the pressure of the dip pen
Aim 2
Learn calligraphy basics
Aim 3
Learn to deconstruct letters into shapes
Pricing information
Ticket nameStandard
Price£55
Information2h calligraphy workshop, a hot drink and a full calligraphy kit to take home and keep practicing
PHOTO GALLERY
Where we'll be
34, Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4TR
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Equipment
Safety
Public Liability Insurance
First Aid Kit

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

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.