Calligraphy Workshops

Calligraphy Workshops In Toronto and Markham

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Chalk Lettering

June 11, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Varley Art Gallery
216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
L3R 2H1
Want to learn the art of chalk marker lettering? In this 2-hour workshop you’ll learn how to draw beautiful script letters by hand and use your new skills to create your own one-of-a-kind chalkboard sign. Chalkboards and markers will be provided and yours to take home after the workshop. No experience is needed to join this class.
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Registration Barcode: 448210

Brush Calligraphy Techniques: Bounce Lettering

June 24, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Varley Art Gallery
216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
L3R 2H1
Bounce lettering is a technique used to add movement in brush pen calligraphy. In this 2-hour workshop, students will learn the principles behind bounce lettering and practice applying it to lowercase letters and words. This class is designed for anyone who has taken a beginner-level brush pen calligraphy class and would like to learn how to create fun, bouncy letters. Students will receive a set of worksheets that they can take home to continue their practice. Materials not included.
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Registration Barcode: 448224

Fun with Cursive! (Children’s Workshop)

July 23, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Varley Art Gallery
216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
L3R 2H1
Join us for an afternoon of cursive writing! This 1.5 hr workshop will introduce students to lowercase and uppercase cursive letters. Students will have a chance to practice these letters and learn how to write their name. They will also receive a set of worksheets that they can take home to continue their practice. No experience is needed to join the class, just a willingness to have fun and try something new!
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Registration Barcode: 461203

Fall Workshops

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Brush Calligraphy (Beginner)

September 24, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Varley Art Gallery
216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
L3R 2H1
Brush pen calligraphy is a beautiful art form that can be used to add a personal touch to everything from greeting cards to event signage. In this three-hour workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of modern brush pen calligraphy, including how to hold a brush pen, how to form basic strokes, and how to connect these strokes to form lowercase letters and words. Students will receive a set of worksheets that they can take home to continue their practice. No experience is needed to join the workshop, just a willingness to have fun and try something new! Materials not included.
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Fun with Cursive! (Children’s Workshop)

October 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Varley Art Gallery
216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
L3R 2H1
Join us for an afternoon of cursive writing! This 1.5 hr workshop will introduce students to lowercase and uppercase cursive letters. Students will have a chance to practice these letters and learn how to write their name. They will also receive a set of worksheets that they can take home to continue their practice. No experience is needed to join the class, just a willingness to have fun and try something new!
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Brush Calligraphy (Intermediate)

October 29, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Varley Art Gallery
216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
L3R 2H1
This class is designed for anyone who has taken a beginner-level brush pen calligraphy class and is ready to take their skills to the next level. In this three-hour workshop, you will practice uppercase letters and learn how to use these in combination with lowercase letters and words. You will also learn how to enhance your calligraphy by experimenting with style variations and simple flourishes. Students will receive a set of worksheets that they can take home to continue their practice. Materials not included.
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Private Lessons

Cursive (Ages 8+)

This class will introduce students to the art of cursive handwriting. Students will learn both lowercase and uppercase letters, and how to join these letters to write words and names. Mini art projects will be included so that students can apply their new skills in a fun and creative way.
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Brush Calligraphy (Ages 10+)

This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of modern brush pen calligraphy, including how to hold a brush pen, how to form basic strokes, and how to connect these strokes to form lowercase letters and words. Students who wish to move beyond the basics will have the opportunity to learn uppercase letters and how to use these in combination with lowercase letters and words. Mini art projects will be included so that students can apply their new skills in a fun and creative way.
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Brush Calligraphy (Adults)

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of modern brush pen calligraphy, including how to hold a brush pen, how to form basic strokes, and how to connect these strokes to form lowercase letters and words. Students who wish to move beyond the basics will have the opportunity to learn uppercase letters and how to use these in combination with lowercase letters and words. Students will also learn how to enhance their calligraphy by experimenting with composition, style variations and simple flourishes.
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