Below, you’ll find a list of all of the 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.
I provide handouts with all information and guidelines for each class. These handouts are for students to take home to use for reference and practice. Each student will be responsible for providing their own calligraphy supplies. 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!
2-Day Calligraphy Workshops
These classes are broken into 2 days to cover all of the information. Each day has 4 hours scheduled for instruction with a 1-hour break for lunch.
Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy
May 17th & 18th, 2024
Explore the basics in our new 2-part in-person workshop, Broad Edge Calligraphy for Beginners. This is a great primer for learning to study other calligraphic hands later on.
Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy
June 14th & 15th, 2024
Get acquainted the Pointed Pen Calligraphy in this 2-part class. You’ll finish class with a good understanding of Copperplate Script and writing with a pointed dip pen.
1-Day Calligraphy Classes
These classes can be taught in one day with a few small breaks. We’ll warm up, go over the instruction, and then create a project with our new skills.
How to Write with a Brush Pen
July 20th, 2024
In this four-hour class for beginners, you’ll finally get a chance to dust off that marker you’ve been avoiding! Learn how to control your brush pen and make the letters you want to make!
Intro to Hand Drawn Lettering
In this 2-part online class, we’ll explore drawing letters that look like calligraphy. After this workshop, you’ll be able to use hand lettering to make greeting cards, signs, and personal artwork.
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How to Write Calligraphy in a Circle
Some text just looks better in a circular layout. In this class, you’ll learn how to draft your own guidelines and write on a curve. Some calligraphy experience is suggested,
Calligraphy Layout and Design
July 27th, 2024
Learn how to plan your next calligraphy masterpiece! Pick up techniques for text layout, arranging tezt on a page, and get my best tips for successful writing! Some experience with calligraphy is required, as we are not learning any calligraphy during this class.
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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 been seriously studying it for over 9 years. She is experienced in both broad and pointed pen calligraphy and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. Renee lives in Tucson, Arizona with her two teenage sons and too many books, pets, and plants.
2024 Tentative Workshop Dates
These are my upcoming classes for 2023. Dates and classes are subject to change. Don’t miss my class announcements, sign up for my newsletter! If you don’t see a calligraphy class topic you’re looking for, click below to request it!
- Bare Bones of Calligraphy | April
- Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy | May 17th & 18th
- Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy | June 14th & 15th
- Calligraphy with a Brush Pen | July 20th
- Calligraphy Layout & Design | July 27th
- Bare Bones of Calligraphy | August
- Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy | August 17th & 18th
- Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy | September 20th & 21st
- Envelope Addressing Workshop | November
- Holiday Card Calligraphy | December
Previous Workshops
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