Calligraphy and writing courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Bookings are being taken for June 2021 when hopefully it is safe to run the classes in-person again. Half day calligraphy workshops at my home near Ely, Cambs, all scripts including 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy, suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced, flexible dates, approximately fortnightly, no commitment beyond each workshop. Small groups of 3-6. Individual tuition with plenty of demonstration. Well-known professional calligrapher, fellow of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society and the Society of Scribes & Illuminators. You can learn a script of your choice, experiment with...

Here is a great opportunity to improve your COPPERPLATE with Julie Chaney live online via Zoom. The lessons are on Saturday afternoons, every other week, starting at 2pm and lasting for 2 hours. They are informal sessions with attention given to the ability levels of the students taking part. A portion of the lesson is spent discussing particular aspects of the script and/or its applications, either introduced by me or by participants. Sharing discoveries or solving problems together is key to improvement. These are stand alone sessions and you can...

Learn the art of brush lettering and modern calligraphy at home with my new Brush Lettering kit. The perfect distraction from everyday life! It contains everything you need to begin, practise and create your own beautiful hand-lettered art, cards and gift tags. The kit is suitable for both left and right-handed letterers of any age and includes all the tools instructions and worksheets needed to start you on your creative new hobby. An ideal gift for an art enthusiast, and anyone interested in learning a new craft. Recommended for ages...

Release your inner creative on our Introduction to calligraphy workshop run by Edinburgh calligraphy artist Panna Chauhan. Calligraphy is an art form lasting over centuries. Even in its simplest form it can look beautiful, and it is an art form that can be learned...with patience. We offer two Introduction to calligraphy workshops: one where you learn the foundational hand, and one where you learn the italic hand. On each workshop you will begin by learning the basics of calligraphy, including the different types of nibs, correct sizing of letters and...

This two-hour 100% online workshop will help you to investigate what cosy crime is, and why it is one of the most engaging genres within fictional crime writing. It’s aimed at anyone interested in developing their creative writing, whether you have done any previous writing before or are a complete beginner. With the recent success of Pavesi’s Eight Detectives, Turton’s The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, there is a clear demand for the genre. During the course you will: - take part in a...

Now is your chance to create your very own Twin Made Neon Sign in the comfort of your own home. Follow the clear and illustrated guide to create your personalised neon sign