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Martha Lauren - Gilded Shore: Jewels of the Illuminated Page - Nov 10,17 & 24, 2026
How do we practise our brushwork in our artworks? Painting jewels and ornaments is one of the ways I practise and develop mine. Following my 2024 Gilded Shore: Exploring Shell Gold Artistry class,...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Suzie Beringer - Calligraphic Dirds - Nov 14 & 15, 2026
These little quirky ‘Calligraphic Dirds’ were developed by Suzie Beringer as another way in which she could use her lettering skills …BUT….they are so much fun to make whether you are a lettering...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Massimo Polello - Extra Fine Humanistic & Variations - Nov 13, 20; Dec 4, 2026
If you thought you had discovered everything about this wonderful style of writing from the Italian Renaissance, well, that's not the case. Our journey begins in 1402, when the humanist Poggio...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Charlotte Dilley - Braided Borders: An Introduction to Threaded Patterns - Nov 27 & Dec 4, 2026
Threaded borders were a staple design element in Ottoman decoration, appearing across manuscript illumination, textiles and architecture, and becoming particularly prominent from the 15th to the 17th...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Luca Barcellona - Unleash Your Brush Writing - Nov 26; Dec 3 & 10, 2026
Brush lettering is one of the most expressive forms of calligraphy used today. We see it in many commercial applications, such as labels, movie posters, book covers, and packaging. With a brush, it...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Rosalee Anderson - Impromptu Thank-You - Nov 21 & 28, 2026
This class will teach you to write a person’s name beautifully and stylishly in under five minutes. Giving someone a handwritten version of their name—whether or not they watch you create it—can...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Sachin Shah - Pencil Structures - Nov 21 & 28, 2026
Discover the art of letterforms using the simplest of tools in Pencil Structures. This workshop strips away the intimidation of traditional ink and nibs, focusing entirely on the creative potential...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Eleanor Winters - Italic Summer School - Part 4: Numbers & Punctuation - Nov 18, 2026
For students new to calligraphy, as well as those who are looking for an opportunity to revisit the basics, the Gentle Penman is offering a four-part Introduction to Italic.  In order to make this...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Yves Leterme - Flat Brush Manoeuvres - Nov 21 & 28, 2026
There are many good reasons to pick up the flat brush more often as a calligrapher. You can work on a larger scale, you can write on surfaces (wood, fabric, metal, glass...) where a pen is useless,...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Chiara Riva - Italic with Bent Nib - Nov 14, 21 & 28, 2026
Beyond the traditional broad-edge and pointed nibs, there's a whole world of unconventional tools waiting to be explored — nibs with square or round-shaped tips. These special nibs can trace lines...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Benoit Furet - Initials from the Lindisfarne Gospels - Nov 14, 21 & 28, 2026
The Irish Gospels of Lindisfarne were entirely created (text and decoration) at the end of the 7th century by the monk Eadfrith who became bishop in 698. It has many decorated pages and many ornate...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Johannes Parisurteil - From the Word to the Work of Art: Calligraphy Layouts & Composition - Nov 13 & 20, 2026
A beautiful quote alone doesn’t make a finished work of art. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to develop a balanced, strong layout from individual words and sentences. Instead of simply jotting down...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Nina Tran - Copperplate Variations - Nov 8 & 15, 2026
When it comes to learning Copperplate, there is no shortage of rules to follow: letter ratios, weight hierarchies, slants, spacing; the ovals alone have their own set of rules! The upside to having...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Yukimi Annand - Balsa Stick Calligraphy: From Calligraphic Line to Abstract Mark-making - Nov 7 & 14, 2026
Balsa sticks have been a familiar tool to me since I began my exploration of abstract calligraphy. This course begins with rhythmic stamping exercises to get used to the tool. We create alphabet...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Rachel Yallop - Drawn and Shaded Letters - Oct 24 & 31, 2026
Drawing skills are essential to calligraphy and lettering. The hand skills and accuracy required really help in creating successful letterforms. This class is essentially about those hand skills,...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Heather Held - Flourish Like Lace: Advanced Holiday Motifs - Oct 24 & 31, 2026
This elegant holiday flourishing class draws inspiration from the beauty of Antique Lace Motifs. There are hidden clues in historic lace patterns that translate brilliantly to offhand flourishes...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Marina Soria - Calligraphy & Embroidery - Nov 10, 17 & 24, 2026
Like embroidery, calligraphy unfolds in its own rhythm — both arts share a patience that soothes, calms, and becomes a form of meditation. They offer a return to ourselves: a journey inward, toward...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Anjali Singh - Lombardic Capital Design - Sept 26; Oct 3 & 10, 2026
Discover the beauty of Lombardic Capitals, the decorative letterforms found in medieval manuscripts. In this 3-session workshop, you'll learn how to construct these elegant letters, decorate them...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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David DiGiovanni - Business Penmanship - Sept 23 & 30, 2026
Over 100 years ago, students learned Business Penmanship for academic and business purposes. The hallmarks of the script are its legibility, graceful curves, and unparalleled line quality. The source...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: