Online Classes
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Online Classes
Below are online calligraphy classes by some of the best teachers worldwide. John Neal Books does not host classes but offers a shopable list of supplies under each description on the class page. Please contact the instructor with questions about classes.
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Tamer Ghoneim - The Blackletter Masterclass - Ongoing
Learn Blackletter calligraphy the EASY way. Unlock the enchanting world of Blackletter with your friendly neighborhood calligrafriend, Tamer. With over 10 hours of playful instruction covering three complete alphabets, a treasure trove of guidesheets...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Ann Miller - Calligraphy and Letterforms: History, Methods, and Practice - July 16 - Aug 20, 2025
LEARN THE BASICS OF HANDLETTERING! Letterform is a blend of structure and movement and its background is immense. This class introduces the practice of calligraphy, providing historical reference and guiding the student in writing formal scripts with...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Ann Miller - Calligraphy Design and Norse Runes - Oct 1 - Nov 19, 2025
This eight-week course introduces Norse runes as the focus for visual expression while also providing a taste of the history and culture of medieval Germanic Europe. The geometric forms and rich symbolism of the 2000-year-old Elder Futhark runes still...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Kathy Milici - Modern Storybook Script
Whether you’re new to calligraphy or a seasoned pro, you’ll love this charming, whimsical, and FUN style of writing. You’ll learn the secrets of this uniquely stylized alphabet, as well as how to design your own letters! This alphabet...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Joy Vanides Deneen - Introduction to Copperplate - The Majuscules
This four-week online introductory course in Copperplate calligraphy is designed for those who have taken Joy's Level 1 class (or have already studied the lowercase alphabet) and are looking to continue their studies. The course includes: - uppercase...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Joy Vanides Deneen - Copperplate Flourishes & Variations
This four-week continuation course is designed for students who have completed Joy’s Level 1 courses (or previously studied Copperplate calligraphy) and are looking to delve deeper. The course includes: - principles of flourishing - types of...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Sally Penley - Beginning Bookmaking
In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn to create six simple book structures for use as greeting cards, photo books or small journals. You will receive a materials kit in the mail with all the makings for the six books. No art experience necessary. Cost:...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Sally Penley - Introduction to Calligraphy
This is an introductory class for people who are new to edged-pen calligraphy, and for people who took Introduction to Calligraphy and would like a review. You will learn about calligraphy tools, tips and techniques and you’ll receive a list of...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Sally Penley - The Fabulous Foam Brush
In this 2.5-hour workshop, you will come to appreciate the versatility of this fun, inexpensive tool for creating vibrant works of art and images for cards and books. You will learn how to load and manipulate the brush with water-based media, and learn...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Reggie Ezell - Lettering styles inspired by the Saint John's Bible with Reggie Ezell
The greatest work of art in western calligraphy and illumination in the last 500 years is the Saint John’s Bible. www.saintjohnsbible.org It is written out in essentially four different lettering styles: incipit, standard bible script, free form...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Debby Reelitz - Intro to Calligraphy: Blackletter
Come learn Blackletter which is also known as the Gothic style! It is a classic, dramatic, lettering style and a great way to introduce yourself to the broad edge nib. If you have already started your calligraphy journey, this class will help you build...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Carol DuBosch - Monkey Bar Caps
The workshop will focus on capitals, design and judicious rule breaking. The letters are based on Roman Capitals. They will stretch, crush, join and reshape as needed. Designing a text with renegade, non-traditional Monkey Bar Caps is like playing on...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Pat Blair - Introduction to Italic Calligraphy
Hand-lettering is unique, personal and expressive and provides a special touch to invitations, correspondence and artwork. In this class, you will be introduced to the italic hand, which is an alphabet developed during the Italian Renaissance, and which...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Gemma Black - HERMANN KILLIAN: AN ADVENTURE
Hermann Killian was a German calligrapher, type designer, and book designer, whose work as a graphic artist epitomized the simplicity of classical forms, with each form having a tension and character of its own. Killian took pains to create each letter...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Carol DuBosch - Diamond Fold Meander Book
Carol DuBosch will share the Diamond Fold Meander Book with hands-on, step-by-step instruction uising a template and demo page provided. She will also share many original books she has made over the years using this practical and unusual approach to an...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Helen Hiebert - Woven Book Cover with Helen Hiebert
Create a small booklet with a woven paper cover. Old maps or purchased map papers make for an interesting design! And weaving undulating paper strips is much simpler than you might think. Sew in a few text pages using a pamphlet stitch and voila! –...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Harvest Crittenden - Decorated Borders: Repeating Patterns
IAMPETH Master Penman Harvest Crittenden teaches us to transform a couple inches worth of art into endless possibilities! We'll explore simple to complex designs that you can incorporate into your art and certificate pieces. All Skill Levels Cost:...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Anne Davnes - FLORA 2
FLORA2 also explores rendered variations of the Bodoni typeface. We'll spend the first couple of weeks on how to build out the numerals and characters and paint them in, and we'll explore how nicely they balance with Open-Shaded Script, Cursive, and the...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Pat Blair - Introduction to Spencerian Script
INTRODUCTION TO SPENCERIAN SCRIPT beginner/refresher level Spencerian Script, or Ornamental Penmanship, is the beautiful, flourished style of writing that was developed in the latter half of the nineteenth century by Platt Rogers Spencer. Over a century...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Vivian Mungall - Exploring the Cadels
Come and explore the beauty and creativity of Cadel lettering. Each scribe brought their own interpretation with unique creativity. In this class, we will study the cadel lettering in Ejecutoria de Hidalguía de el Yllustre Señor...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: