National Library of Scotland
A person practising calligraphy letters.

Jemma Toller from The Coastal Pen hosts this spring-themed introduction to modern calligraphy.

This relaxing workshop will cover the basics of using a pointed pen and ink for calligraphy.

You'll learn how to write a modern alphabet, connect letters to make words, and some simple but effective decorative designs which we'll use to make a spring-themed card.

All materials and tea and coffee will be provided.

About the facilitator

Jemma Toller is a professional calligraphy artist based in Tayside, Fife. She has trained with several internationally renowned calligraphers and enjoys researching historical calligraphy. She runs The Coastal Pen Calligraphy Studio.

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