Intro to Broad Pen Calligraphy

Get your intro to broad pen calligraphy in this class! This is an excellent place to start if you’ve never picked up a calligraphy pen before. Through this simple, historical script called “Uncial”, you’ll learn all the basic practices of calligraphy and lettering. Use this calligraphy for signs, cards, quotes, and more. All skill levels are welcome!

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*All workshops are available on a sliding scale. Payment plans, Pay it Forward, and Pay What You Can are also available. Select your preferred option at checkout.

What You’ll Learn

  • Broad-pen calligraphy pen hold
  • How to use guidelines
  • Basic strokes, letter and word spacing, and letter connections
  • Ways to adapt the calligraphy for your creative needs

Interested in other calligraphy classes?

I offer one and two-day workshops in several different types of calligraphy. Click below to see more classes and invite me to teach for your group!

What’s Included in this Class

  • 1 Double-ended Calligraphy Marker
  • Informational Handout with practice pages
  • Individual help, demonstrations, and Q&A
  • Digital files of the practice pages

Who this Class is For

  • people who are new to calligraphy
  • people who are new to broad pen calligraphy
  • creative people who want to develop their lettering skills
  • people who learned calligraphy a long time ago and want to start anew

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Intro to Broad Pen Calligraphy Supply List

  • A pencil and a ballpoint pen
  • A ruler
  • Lined paper for taking notes
  • Optional: tracing paper or marker paper
  • A short text to practice your new skills

Where to Get Supplies

More About the Venue

CATALYST Creative Collective is a multi-use space for various schools of art, music, and culinary. It’s located downstairs on the southwest side of the Tucson Mall, through the exterior doors near JC Penney.

Can’t Make this Class?

You can still practice calligraphy! Visit our Learn page for articles and videos about practicing calligraphy.