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National Library of Scotland

Creative making: Festive calligraphy

  • Dates and times
    14 November 2026, 1:00PM to 3:30PM
  • Type
    Workshop
  • Location
    George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Price
    £15 Fully booked
Two cards with festive calligraphy on them and a calligraphy pen.

Enjoy a festive afternoon learning how to create your own winter wonderland design using a dip pen and nib. A creative way to make a special card or gift tag.

Join Jemma from The Coastal Pen Calligraphy Studio who will gently guide you through the steps to create your own beautiful flourished stars, snowflakes or Christmas trees.

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