Invitation for Speakers for the Ink Masters Summit of Letters and Art

The Ink Masters Summit of Letters and Art is a free, live, online gathering of dedicated calligraphers from around the world. Over 3 days, we will host a curated series of skill based workshops that highlight technique, tradition, and thoughtful experimentation. Our goal is simple. When an attendee closes their notebook after your session, they can see and feel a difference in their letters and art.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking calligraphers, educators, and artists who love the craft, respect its history, and know how to teach in a way that makes complex skills feel possible.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have experience teaching calligraphy in person or online to intermediate or advanced students, or to highly motivated beginners.
• Light up when you talk about things like stroke contrast, pen angle, spacing, and rhythm, and you can explain those details in clear, approachable language.
• Are excited to build a session around demonstration, guided practice, and practical takeaways rather than theory alone.
• Care about honoring the historical roots of the scripts you teach, even when you are exploring contemporary interpretations.
• Are willing to meet attendees where they are while still inviting them to stretch toward mastery.

Topics and session ideas

We welcome a wide range of technique driven workshops. The list below is meant to spark ideas, not limit them.

• Deep dives into a specific script or hand, such as refining Copperplate ovals, clarifying the underlying structure of Italic, or exploring the texture of Textura quadrata.
• Historical manuscript study that leads directly into practice on the page, helping attendees see what the scribes saw and apply it in their own work.
• Layout and composition for calligraphy pieces, from planning a single word to designing a full page.
• Flourishing with intention, including where to add flourish, where to hold back, and how to keep legibility and rhythm.
• Working with color, gilding, and special materials in ways that support the letterforms rather than distract from them.
• Tool and material labs that compare nibs, inks, and papers, with demonstrations of how each choice changes the result.
• Practice and critique sessions that walk attendees through what to look for, how to self edit, and how to keep improving long after the summit ends.
• Any other workshop where a dedicated calligrapher can learn a clear technique, try it in real time, and leave with a plan to keep practicing.

About the event

The Ink Masters Summit of Letters and Art is designed to feel like a concentrated weekend of classes in a beloved calligraphy studio, simply delivered online.

Event details

• Dates Jan 23-25, 2026
• Format Live sessions on Zoom with replays available for a limited time(to VIP Upgrades only)
• Audience: is Calligraphers who have moved beyond casual interest and are committed to deepening their skills
• Session length: 60 minutes including demonstration and Q and A
• Structure: Most sessions will be taught live. We may accept a small number of pre recorded sessions that feel like live workshops with clear guidance and practice points.
• Opportunity Share your expertise with a focused, appreciative audience of calligraphers and potential long term students.

What we ask from our speakers

To keep the summit focused on learning and community, we ask each speaker to follow these guidelines.

• Choose one clear technique or concept to center your workshop around rather than trying to cover everything you know.
• Include live demonstration of your process, with your camera positioned so attendees can see your hand, tools, and paper clearly.
• Build in at least one moment where you invite attendees to pause and practice alongside you. 
• Provide a simple downloadable handout, exemplar, or practice guide that supports your session.
• Introduce yourself briefly at the beginning of your workshop, then focus on teaching.
• You are welcome to mention a free resource or opt in where attendees can stay connected with you.
• Agree to a short tech check and prep call with our team so everything runs smoothly for you and your students.

Promotion commitment

Because the summit is free to attend, we rely on each speaker to help share it with their community. Promoting the event is a key part of creating the full, vibrant room that benefits everyone.

We ask that each speaker:

• Send at least one dedicated email to your list about the summit, with copy and graphics we provide.
• Share the event on your primary social media platforms a few times leading up to the summit.
• When it fits naturally, mention the summit in your classes or communities where calligraphers gather.

Why it is worth sharing

When more people attend, everyone benefits. More calligraphers in the room means more energy, more questions, more discoveries, and more people who may become your future students, patrons, or colleagues.

As a speaker, you will be able to:

• 50% revenue share of any VIP upgrades from your invite link
• Reach a focused group of calligraphers who are already investing time and resources into their practice.
• Grow your email list with attendees who choose to receive your free resource.
• Position yourself as a trusted teacher within a summit that is centered on depth and craft.
• Build relationships with fellow faculty members who care about the same things you do.
• Help shape the larger conversation about calligraphy education and community.

We will also host a friendly promotion leaderboard with extra visibility and small prizes for top promoters, including featured spots in summit emails, social media highlights, and other special promotion opportunities.

How to apply

If this sounds like the kind of teaching you love to do, we would be honored to consider your workshop.

Click the Apply button and share:

• Your proposed session title.
• A short description of what you will teach.
• Three concrete outcomes attendees can expect by the end of your session.
• The general level you are aiming for, such as engaged beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
• Any specific supplies attendees will need if they want to follow along live.

Our team will review proposals with an eye toward a variety of scripts, levels, and approaches so that the full summit schedule feels rich and balanced. If your session is a fit, we will follow up with onboarding details and next steps.

Thank you for considering lending your hands, eyes, and experience to The Ink Masters Summit of Letters and Art. Together we can create the kind of learning space our calligraphers have been longing for, a place where dedication is understood and every stroke is treated with the care it deserves.