Vulcan Works

Brush Lettering for Beginners Workshop
2026-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
No perfect handwriting is required, no pressure… just a gentle evening of ink, paper and some quiet creativity.

If you’ve ever fancied trying modern calligraphy but don’t know where to start, this workshop is for you!
Join Katie from Bluebell Lettering for a Brush Lettering for Beginners Workshop.
No perfect handwriting is required, no pressure… just a gentle evening of ink, paper and some quiet creativity.
You will be guided through the basics of modern calligraphy using a brush pen… step by step… with plenty of time to practice, play and make something lovely to take home.
The workshop will cover:

How to hold and use a brush pen
The basic strokes which build the calligraphy alphabet
Forming lowercase and uppercase letters
Connecting letters to create words and phrases
Tips for improving consistency, spacing and style
Simple decorative flourishes and finishing touches

Equipment
Each workshop attendee will get a beautiful pack full of worksheets, alphabet guides and practice pages plus a Tombow dual brush pen to take home to continue your calligraphy journey!
About Katie
For more information please visit www.bluebelllettering.com or find Katie on Instagram @bluebell.lettering
