Modern Calligraphy Basics Workshop - Pointed Pen

Modern Calligraphy Basics Workshop - Pointed Pen

Experience the charm and mindfulness of writing with the pointed pen at our three-hour modern calligraphy workshop.

By Sophia | By Sophie Rach Calligraphy

Date and time

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM AWST

Location

Subi Space

217 Hay Street #12 Subiaco, WA 6008 Australia

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL*

Enjoy $10 off each workshop ticket purchased from now until 16 Jun 2024! 🎉


Modern Calligraphy has its roots in traditional calligraphy, but is much less rigid, allowing each calligrapher more freedom to express their own style and character. This is one of the reasons behind the charm and popularity of modern calligraphy in recent years.

While you are here, let's also bust a myth - you do not need to have beautiful handwriting to write beautiful calligraphy!


What you will learn:

In this three hour Modern Calligraphy Basics workshop, you will be guided through the basics of calligraphy and the pointed pen. You will learn how to assemble your pen and hold it the right way. We will walk through the basic strokes and letter and word formations, as well as nib care and more. We will spend some time learning the rules of traditional calligraphy before showing you how to break the rules to achieve a more casual and free-flowing style.

This is a fun and creative workshop aimed at those with no experience with calligraphy, as well as those who have some experience with calligraphy using other tools (brush pen, watercolour brush etc) and may want add the pointed pen to their set of skills. During the group workshop, you can expect to receive personalised feedback from myself as we progress.


What is supplied:

Workshop participants will receive a calligraphy starter kit with everything they'll be using during the workshop. These materials are also for you to take home.


  • Workshop booklet created by Sophia
  • Personalised place card
  • 2-in-1 pen holder
  • Selection of 2 nibs best suited for beginners
  • Nib tin
  • Ink
  • Pencil and eraser


This kit is also for you to take home so that you can continue practicing and fall deeper in love with this art.

Light refreshments will also be provided at the workshop.


What to bring:

All materials are included for the workshop, so you will not need to bring anything with you. Please be aware that as we will be working with black ink, participants are advised not to dress in their best clothes. Comfortable clothes that allow free arm movement would be ideal.


If you have any questions about the workshop, please feel free to contact myself via Instagram or Facebook (@bysophierach) or hello@bysophierach.com.


Can't make it for this one? Sign up for our waitlist to be informed of future workshops!

Frequently asked questions

What is the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable, but if you're unable to make it please let us know in case we have a waitlist. Alternatively, you may transfer your ticket to someone else by sending an email to hello@bysophierach.com with your name and the name of the person you are transferring the ticket to.

What are the parking options at the venue?

The venue host has advised that there are plenty of street parking along Hay Street.

Organised by

Sophia is the calligrapher and engraver artist of the studio By Sophie Rach Calligraphy based in Perth, Western Australia. Since discovering calligraphy in 2016, her love for the beautiful art of writing has only kept growing. Over the years, she explored writing with different scripts and experimented with various mediums. Today, Sophia provides calligraphy services beyond the traditional pen and paper, also offering calligraphy engraving on many different mediums and hot foiling.

Through her workshops, Sophia also hopes to encourage more mindfulness and digital detox, as participants rediscover the joys of creating beautiful works with their very own hands.

In her free time, she enjoys learning other traditional scripts, sketching botanicals, and reading.

$10.00 off applied
$170.73