Below, you’ll find a list of one and two-day classes I offer. I organize my own workshops throughout the year, and I’m open to teaching any of the following classes to your group. You can invite me to teach by clicking here.
In each of my classes, you’ll receive a handout with all information and practice pages for the script we’re learning. These handouts are for you to take home for reference and practice. You’ll be responsible for bringing a few supplies to class. Don’t worry! These are probably things you already have at home. If not, I have a few extras I can lend. You can find the supplies I recommend here.
Class sizes are limited to 20 students. Once classes are full, you can join a waitlist for the next round. Join my newsletter for class reminders, studio news and live events!
2026 Workshop Dates
All classes will be held at CATALYST Creative Collective in the Tucson Mall. Click the class titles to learn more about each class!
- Saturday April 4th, 1pm-4pm — Calligraphy with a Brush Pen
- Saturday April 18th, 1pm-4pm — Uncial Calligraphy
- Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st, 1pm-4pm — Copperplate Calligraphy
- Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th, 1pm-4pm — Spencerian Script
- Saturday August 22nd, 1pm-4pm — Decorative Initial Letters
- Saturday September 19th and Sunday September 20th, 1pm-4pm — Foundational Hand
- Saturday November 7th and Sunday November 8th, 1pm-4pm — Italic Calligraphy
2-Day Calligraphy Workshops
These beginner classes are broken into 2 days to cover all of the information. Each day has 3 hours scheduled for instruction with a 15-minute break. You’ll learn the fundamentals of each script and be able to practice and refine your skills after class. Click the images below to learn more about each class!
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1-Day Calligraphy Classes
These classes can be taught in one day with a few short breaks. Some are for beginners, some are to refine skills other than lettering. We’ll warm up, go over the instruction, and then create a project with our new skills.
New to Calligraphy
Some Calligraphy Experience
Layout & Composition
Pick up techniques for margins, arranging text, and emphasis! Please note, we are not learning any calligraphy during this class.
Calligraphy with a Flat Brush
Practice using a 1″ brush and acrylic paint for large-scale letters! Some experience with a broad pen calligraphy script is recommended.
How to Write Calligraphy in a Circle
Experiment with calligraphy in a circular layout! In this class, you’ll learn how to draft your own guidelines and write on a curve.
Decorative Initial Letters
Add an eye-catching letter to your next calligraphy composition. Learn to draw and decorate a versal letter with basic traditional techniques.
Can’t Commit to a Class Right Now?
Visit my page, Learning Calligraphy for Beginners, to get started at your own pace.
Join the Calligraphic Society of Arizona
We get together monthly to share our love of letters! Our meetings are hybrid, so you can join us over Zoom, or watch the recordings. All levels are welcome!
The Calligraphic Society of Arizona also hosts well-known calligraphy teachers at least twice a year for 2-day workshops.
About Renee
Renee took her first calligraphy class as a child over 25 years ago and has devoted the past 10 years to dedicated study. She is experienced in both broad and pointed pen calligraphy and is passionate about sharing skills associated with lettering. Renee lives in Tucson, Arizona with her two teenage sons and too many books, pets, and plants.
Previous Workshops
2025
Intro to Broad Pen – Uncial Hand | September | CATALYST Creative Collective
Calligraphy with a Brush Pen | October | Private Event
2024
Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy | October | Tubac Center of the Arts
Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy | May | CATALYST Creative Collective
Brush Pen Calligraphy | July | CATALYST Creative Collective
Italic Calligraphy Class | September | CATALYST Creative Collective
2023
Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy | February 18th & 19th | Artists and Makers Studios Oro Valley
Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy | March 25th & 26th | CATALYST Arts & Maker Space
2022
Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy | July 16th & 17th | CATALYST Arts & Maker Space
2021
Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy | July | Online
Intro to Hand Drawn Lettering | August | Online