'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' with Claire from by Moon and Tide

Create beautiful lettering using 'Gorgeously Swirly Calligraphy' - with Claire from By Moon and Tide

Discover the joy of lettering at this modern calligraphy workshop, perfect for absolute beginners.  

You’ll learn how to use a traditional dippy ink pot and old-fashioned calligraphy nibs to create beautiful, playful lettering in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

Each booking includes your own pen, nib, and ink to take home after the class!

Led by our friendly and experienced tutor Claire, this calligraphy workshop will show you how to get the very best from your tools. You’ll start with swoops and swirls to build confidence, then follow easy templates to progress to simple letters and playful techniques to create your own piece of elegant modern calligraphy art.

 Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have tried calligraphy before, you’ll find this workshop welcoming, creative, and lots of fun.

10.00am-12.30pm  OR  1.30pm to 4.00pm
£55 inc fresh coffee/tea/home made biscuits
Material Charges : included , and to take home

Other dates for this course - see the table below to book:

** Please ask if you'd like to book in a larger group - we may be able to release more spaces  **

Modern Calligraphy            Sun 8 March 2026      Morning 10am  OR

                                               Sun 8 March 2026      Afternoon 1.30pm 

Please bring: Please wear clothes suitable for crafting, as the black ink we use can stain. Don’t forget your reading glasses if you need them!

About the Artist Claire Gould is a talented calligrapher of 'By Moon & Tide', with a studio on the edge of the Lake District. She’s inspired by the world around her and has been writing and selling calligraphy for 15 years, now incorporating the art into her candle business - as well as producing her very popular Calligraphy Trees of Life!