Turn an ordinary tote bag into the best thing you own that also carries snacks. In this creative hands-on session, Angenise will guide you through combining modern calligraphy with loose floral elements to design a custom tote you’ll actually want to carry everywhere.

Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, this class focuses on playful exploration rather than perfection. You’ll learn simple lettering and decorative techniques that work beautifully on fabric, along with tips for creating balanced, eye-catching compositions.

Expect a relaxed atmosphere, lots of creativity, and the joy of making something both artistic and practical. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a finished tote bag, new creative skills, and probably several people asking where you bought it.

A little paint. A little lettering. A surprisingly good time.

Description:

If you’ve ever admired Celtic knots but felt unsure where to begin, this workshop is designed to give you a clear and simple starting point.

In this session, you’ll learn a structured approach to creating traditional rectangular Celtic knot designs using nothing more than pencil, ruler, and graph paper. This method breaks the process down into manageable steps, making it accessible whether you’re completely new to the study of Celtic knots or looking to revisit the basics with a fresh perspective.

We’ll focus on understanding the underlying structure of these designs so that you can begin creating your own knots with confidence.

You’ll learn:

• How to set up a grid for rectangular Celtic knots
• The step-by-step process for building a continuous knot pattern
• How to follow the over-under pathway that defines Celtic knotwork
• A clear, repeatable method you can continue practicing on your own

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have studied Celtic knots before and would like a simpler, more systematic approach.

That foundation can be developed further to include more complex structures, additional knot formats, and finished work for those who choose to continue.

Supply list forCeltic Knot Fundamentalsworkshop:

Pencil, eraser, ruler, and grid paper (any kind).

Description:

When is a calligraphy class not (exactly) a calligraphy class? When you don't need any calligraphy pens for it!

In this workshop, you'll be learning to write in a fun, relaxed type of lettering (a modern humanist style) in which each letter is outlined rather than written in standard calligraphy fashion. This allows you to create it with any kind of standard writing tool (pencil, gel pen, ballpoint pen), and to shade it or color it with watercolors, colored pencils, or any other media you like. 

This style is easy to use for names, headlines or short phrases on more casual kinds of envelopes, cards, and other documents, even on the spur of the moment when you don't have a calligraphy pen with you. No previous calligraphy experience required!

When was the last time you picked up a pencil and just played?

Join calligrapher Erica Pinto of EP Lettering for a relaxed, creative session where we’ll rediscover the joy of pencil on paper. You’ll practice cursive handwriting, experiment beyond the lines, and explore new ways to express your style. No pressure, just space to unwind, get curious, and see what emerges!

The Calm Calligrapher - Finding Flow And Mindset For Moving Past The Blank Page

Janet Murata is a Calligrapher, artist and instructor. She is also known for sharing her heritage through the art of Japanese paper folding, Origami. Weaving her medical background and personal experience with mental health, she incorporates a meditative approach to her life, art and teaching.

She has just launched her website, you can check it out at www.michikocraft.ca

After class, as a thank you, she requests that you go give a 5 star review on either google or her website.

Her repertoire is varied -she teaches in person, online, from private classes to hundreds of students at a time. She has just opened up a couple of spots offering private/semi private classes, and coaching, for the remainder of 2026.

She works with luxury brands in live event spaces, is the president of the Calligrapher’s Guild of Manitoba, and offers a free monthly online gathering - a way to connect globally with other Calligraphers. Hosted by herself and Calligrapher Nina Tran, she invites you to join them on Instagram by following her at @michiko.craft.

Action: Have you ever sat down to practice art of calligraphy and are overwhelmed by the blank page or screen in front of you? IN this one hour live workshop, calligrapher, instructor, and origami specialist Janet Murata will help you uncover the why behind this phenomenon, share her favourite tools to overcome this challenge, and help you discover your own solutions.

In this gentle reflective session, we’ll explore expressive lettering as a way to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with what you need more of in this season of your life. 

Through simple guided writing and creative reflection exercises, you’ll discern a meaningful word to explore through expressive repetition, rhythmic slow strokes, and presence.

Designed for both curious beginners and experienced creatives, this practice offers a calming space to pause, and notice what’s been stirring beneath the surface. Leave with a visual anchor, a clear direction, and a practice you can return to again and again. 

The workshop will explore the history and

evolution of calligraphy, tracing its journey

from traditional to modern styles. Participants will

also engage in a practical session, experiencing

the richness of Arabic calligraphy through guided

stroke practice

Join London-based calligraphy teacher, Laura Edralin, for a session exploring the mindfulness of mark-making with brush pen drills. As simple as it sounds, yet incredibly soothing when guided by a creative vision - not just focussing on the practice of improving techniques. We will be creating our own artworks using brush script strokes and familiarising ourselves with drills as a form of tapping into our flow state before playfully exploring strokes within frames, shapes, silhouettes and seeing where the moment takes us…

1. 1. Set up and tune in
   2. Basic strokes
   3. Advanced strokes
   4. Creative placement
   5. Free-flow play
   6. Final piece (optional)

In fact, let’s reduce the stress-signals of the word ‘drills’ and replace with ‘frills’. After all, these are fun-drills to practice, play and get creative with.

This is a practical demo where I’ll explain principles to better understand alphabets based on the construction of its letterforms with the writing tool. I'll cover concepts such as: slant, contrast, cursive and script alphabets, scale versus ratio, and ligatures. We will finish the session talking about calligraphic color and how to apply this notion into a meditative calligraphy practice.

Worksheet To Download & Print:

I have created a worksheet for the students to download and print, so they can get ready for the session in advance:

https://www.writingcalligraphy.com/calligraphy-as-meditation-day

In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, we are going to flip the standard way of writing on its head. Instead of drawing a letter directly with ink, we’ll use pencil guidelines to map out a single large letter, and then fill the entire background with a dense, interlocking pattern of abstract calligraphy strokes.

Using the natural thick-and-thin rhythm of a broad-edged pen, you'll learn how to intuitively build up textures and flourishes that frame the central letter. When you erase your pencil lines at the end, your letter is cleanly revealed by the empty space left behind. It’s a highly satisfying, low-pressure project where you can get lost in the rhythm of the pen without worrying about writing perfect sentences.

A converstation about the life of a penman.

Find a deeper connection with your practice starts with intention but that is only the beginning. In this class we will take that intention and focus it through heightening your sense of touch and ability to see the paper from the nib’s perspective. Next we will add in breathing and movement to help you feel the marks which make up the letter are waiting for you. This will help you to write slower, with more intention and with deeper emotion in your writing.

Fundamentals of Brush Lettering as Meditation

Discover how brush lettering can become more than just an art form - it can be a mindful practice. In this online session, you’ll learn the fundamental strokes and techniques of brush lettering while experiencing the calming rhythm of slow, intentional movements. As the brush glides across the paper, you’ll cultivate focus, patience, and creativity, turning every stroke into a moment of meditation. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts looking to unwind, create, and connect with the present moment through lettering

You’ll explore the most common challenges in flourishing through clear, visual, and easy-to-follow guidance. These carefully chosen tips are designed to support steady progress and deepen your understanding of form. Along the way, you may discover the insight you need to continue your flourishing journey with greater ease, awareness, and the right technical direction.

Discover the joy of slowing down and creating with intention in this beginner-friendly brush pen calligraphy session. You'll learn the fundamentals of using a brush pen while experiencing the calm, focused state that comes from putting pen to paper. Together, we'll explore basic techniques, practice simple drills to build confidence and muscle memory, and letter easy words designed to help you feel successful right away. No prior calligraphy experience needed, just a willingness to slow down and enjoy the process.

Hello, and welcome. My name is Shreya, and I’m so glad you’re thinking about joining this workshop.

We’re going to spend our time together exploring glass pens. If those words look very new to you, that’s okay. You’ll know what they are by the end. And if you’ve worked with them before, there will still be new things to try 💛

We’ll cover:

• How to hold and use monoline tools

• How a glass pen works

• How to mix and choose colors

• How to blend colors together

• And, if we have time, how to layer them for depth

I’ll be with you the whole time, and we’ll go at a pace that feels right.

See you soon 💕

Calligraphy and Its Effects on Body & Soul

Join Syed Sha AbulHassan Quadri, professional calligrapher and penmanship artist, for a special live demonstration based on his upcoming book “Calligraphy and Its Effects on Body & Soul.”

In this session, Syed explores calligraphy beyond aesthetics as a practice that engages the mind, disciplines the body, and nurtures inner stillness. Drawing from traditional methods of the Golden Age of Penmanship, he demonstrates how structured movement, rhythm, and mindful repetition transform writing into a meditative experience.

With over a decade of dedication to the pointed pen and having taught more than 1,200 students worldwide, Syed brings both depth and simplicity to his approac bridging classical techniques with a modern understanding of mindfulness and well-being.

This demonstration offers a glimpse into his ongoing work, where calligraphy is not just seen as an art form, but as a path toward focus, patience, and inner balance.

Copperplate Flourishing

Pen Tai-Chi Vic paints huge elaborate murals down to detailing a watch face. Both can be physically and mentally demanding. Over the years through breathing and thinking ahead of the line he is inking, Vic finds there is a methodical approach to each line. This has a similarity to Tai-Chi. The art of slowing down with meaningful movements. In this simple workshop, we will look at breathing and using specific words to calm and be mindful. We will also create scrollwork through arm and wrist movements. You are encouraged to ink, paint or draw at your own pace throughout. Large or small. There are no rules! You can also use this in your everyday. Without pens or brushes. Simply by finger movements and visualisation. It is a great way to control anxiety and stressful situations wherever you are.