Brush Calligraphy 101

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5.0 | 27 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

"What pen did that person just use?" "How the heck did she just make that 'P' look so dang beautiful?!" "I want to learn calligraphy, but I don't even know where to start." Trust me, I've been there. I taught myself modern calligraphy when I got engaged to my husband in 2015 and I had no idea what I was doing. Once I learned, I knew other people were probably in the same boat I was thus started my foray into teaching modern calligraphy.


In my workshop, you will learn the proper technique for brush calligraphy and be provided with some of my favorite materials to get you started.


Here's what's provided:



  • A personalized notebook

  • Practice sheets (created by yours truly)

  • Tracing paper

  • My favorite brush pens (3 different ones so you can decide what works best for you)

  • Pencils for practicing (one of the best tools to help you with the proper technique)


Once you leave my class, you will have the tools, knowledge and skills you need to begin your calligraphy journey!


Please feel free to BYOB--sometimes it actually helps with a steady hand ;).


Come early and stock up on goods for the home before you Dabble in something new and treat yourself before class to 20% off your entire purchase!

What to Bring

BYOB!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Personalized Notebook, Pentel Touch Sign Pen with Brush Tip, Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip Brush Pen, Tombow Fudenosuke Soft Tip Brush Pen, Pencil, Practice Sheets, Tracing Paper, Snacks!

Cancellation Policy
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Hi, I'm Malory. I got engaged about a year ago and decided I was going to create my own Save the Dates in my own calligraphy. Thus started my obsession with everything hand lettering. I am self-taught and after seeing the calligraphy craze at Target recently (it's literally on everything they have for sale), I thought, why not spread the knowledge so people can do this themselves!

In my non-calligraphy life, I am an advertising professional and photographer.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Ashlei C.
    Reviewed on 01/28/21

    Love, love, LOVED this class!! BYOW

    Love, love, LOVED this class!! BYOW

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    Carole M.
    Reviewed on 02/11/19

    Malory was a great teacher, she made the class fun and her calligraphy skills are fab.

    Malory was a great teacher, she made the class fun and her calligraphy skills are fab.

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    Jody V.
    Reviewed on 01/12/19

    Loved this intro to modern calligraphy! Mallory was authentic and so helpful. I tried traditional calligraphy many years ago and this is so much more user friendly and fun! If you have an interest this is a great place to start.

    Loved this intro to modern calligraphy! Mallory was authentic and so helpful. I tried traditional calligraphy many years ago and this is so much more user friendly and fun! If you have an interest this is a great place to start.

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    Jordan B.
    Reviewed on 09/17/18

    Malory was a great guide. She made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and I am excited to continue practicing. She sets you up with the tools for success to practice brush calligraphy. I would highly recommend this class!

    Malory was a great guide. She made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and I am excited to continue practicing. She sets you up with the tools for success to practice brush calligraphy. I would highly recommend this class!

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    Maura K.
    Reviewed on 09/16/18

    Mallory did a fantastic job teaching this class! I have done more formal calligraphy in the past and have always struggled with the more whimsical side of modern calligraphy. Mallory facilitated a great environment with practice sheets for us to work on and explained the touch that we needed to use to really nail the look :) She answered everyones questions with ease and gave a lot of great advice and feedback. Would most definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in calligraphy at any level!

    Mallory did a fantastic job teaching this class! I have done more formal calligraphy in the past and have always struggled with the more whimsical side of modern calligraphy. Mallory facilitated a great environment with practice sheets for us to work on and explained the touch that we needed to use to really nail the look :) She answered everyones questions with ease and gave a lot of great advice and feedback. Would most definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in calligraphy at any level!

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    Kaitlyn M.
    Reviewed on 08/22/18

    I've been interested in lettering since I was a young kid. My brother and sister paid for this class experience for my birthday. It was really fun to get the opportunity to spend time nurturing my creative side and learning how to do brush calligraphy. I still have lots of practice to do before I will be proficient at it, but now I have the tools to work with in order to hone my skills.

    I've been interested in lettering since I was a young kid. My brother and sister paid for this class experience for my birthday. It was really fun to get the opportunity to spend time nurturing my creative side and learning how to do brush calligraphy. I still have lots of practice to do before I will be proficient at it, but now I have the tools to work with in order to hone my skills.

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    Tracy B.
    Reviewed on 06/09/18

    This was a relaxed, fun class and the instructor was terrific. I left feeling successful and gained the knowledge and confidence I needed to move forward with my calligraphy goals.

    This was a relaxed, fun class and the instructor was terrific. I left feeling successful and gained the knowledge and confidence I needed to move forward with my calligraphy goals.

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    Ana C.
    Reviewed on 05/06/18

    This was a great class! Malory was very helpful and supportive. The class was fun and inviting.

    This was a great class! Malory was very helpful and supportive. The class was fun and inviting.

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    Rhonda B.
    Reviewed on 04/21/18

    Loved this class--great introduction to short-cut you into practicing. Gives you the paper, practice sheets and pens you need, without having to figure all that out yourself. Bring wine---the instructor says it *does* improve your skill (contrary to what I'd expect!)

    Loved this class--great introduction to short-cut you into practicing. Gives you the paper, practice sheets and pens you need, without having to figure all that out yourself. Bring wine---the instructor says it *does* improve your skill (contrary to what I'd expect!)

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    Christine B.
    Reviewed on 04/21/18

    The class was fun! Mallory was wonderful and very informative.

    The class was fun! Mallory was wonderful and very informative.

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    Sarah K.
    Reviewed on 02/26/18

    This was a really great class! I learned a lot, including how much time and practice brush calligraphy takes to get comfortable and decent! The teacher provided top notch supplies that we could take home with us to continue our practice. I really appreciated taking this class and have been enjoying continual practice at home!

    This was a really great class! I learned a lot, including how much time and practice brush calligraphy takes to get comfortable and decent! The teacher provided top notch supplies that we could take home with us to continue our practice. I really appreciated taking this class and have been enjoying continual practice at home!

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    Celia S.
    Reviewed on 11/01/17

    She was very helpful and had wonderful tips and tricks and snacks :). And I've been to this adorable studio before for another dabble class. Wonderful class overall!

    She was very helpful and had wonderful tips and tricks and snacks :). And I've been to this adorable studio before for another dabble class. Wonderful class overall!

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    Jessica T.
    Reviewed on 09/29/17

    Malory was a fun teacher who gave us clear instruction and lots of practice time. The materials were excellent, and she sent everyone home with a custom-written phrase to practice. Great place to start for beginners.

    Malory was a fun teacher who gave us clear instruction and lots of practice time. The materials were excellent, and she sent everyone home with a custom-written phrase to practice. Great place to start for beginners.

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    Brooke M.
    Reviewed on 07/06/17

    Mallory was a great teacher and an even more awesome person. I felt super comfortable taking the class and learned some basics that have sparked a new hobby. I would highly recommend.

    Mallory was a great teacher and an even more awesome person. I felt super comfortable taking the class and learned some basics that have sparked a new hobby. I would highly recommend.

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    Jenny M.
    Reviewed on 06/23/17

    Fun and quick way to learn the foundation of modern calligraphy. You walk away with enough to feel comfortable continuing to explore and practice on your own - really glad I took this class!

    Fun and quick way to learn the foundation of modern calligraphy. You walk away with enough to feel comfortable continuing to explore and practice on your own - really glad I took this class!

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    Chandra J.
    Reviewed on 05/19/17

    The teacher was welcoming, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Thanks so much!

    The teacher was welcoming, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Thanks so much!

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    Laura S.
    Reviewed on 05/12/17

    I had a great time in the class! We received three pens, a notebook and tracing paper which was great!

    I had a great time in the class! We received three pens, a notebook and tracing paper which was great!

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    Jaclyn V.
    Reviewed on 03/06/17

    Had a great time learning and figuring out how the art of calligraphy works. Highly recommend this class!

    Had a great time learning and figuring out how the art of calligraphy works. Highly recommend this class!

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    Kim K.
    Reviewed on 02/13/17

    The class was fun! Simple instructions, good handouts, and a fun experience.

    The class was fun! Simple instructions, good handouts, and a fun experience.

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    Kate F.
    Reviewed on 01/17/17

    I learned so much in the 90 minutes and have already successfully sent a beautiful birthday card I made myself!

    I learned so much in the 90 minutes and have already successfully sent a beautiful birthday card I made myself!

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    Janette E.
    Reviewed on 01/10/17

    Malory was great, the space was awesome and the take away materials were the best. Malory was very un-intimidating and so helpful. I'm practicing a little bit every day and I can't wait until it's good enough to start using on cards and envelopes!

    Malory was great, the space was awesome and the take away materials were the best. Malory was very un-intimidating and so helpful. I'm practicing a little bit every day and I can't wait until it's good enough to start using on cards and envelopes!

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    Kayla M.
    Reviewed on 01/09/17

    Malory was so great and the atmosphere was really relaxed and fun! I loved the personalized notebooks and awesome tools we got to take home as well.

    Malory was so great and the atmosphere was really relaxed and fun! I loved the personalized notebooks and awesome tools we got to take home as well.

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    Valerie F.
    Reviewed on 01/09/17

    Great class! Malory was well prepared, patient, and very encouraging. She hit the right note between offers to help with plenty of time for practice. Supplies were perfect for the class. Highly recommend.

    Great class! Malory was well prepared, patient, and very encouraging. She hit the right note between offers to help with plenty of time for practice. Supplies were perfect for the class. Highly recommend.

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    Laura T.
    Reviewed on 12/19/16

    Malory is a great teacher! She sent an in depth email after class providing more informantion so you can keep practicing. Looking forward to additional classes.

    Malory is a great teacher! She sent an in depth email after class providing more informantion so you can keep practicing. Looking forward to additional classes.

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    Irene J.
    Reviewed on 12/19/16

    Such a great class - Malory is so talented and a great teacher too! Very hands on, lots of time for practice and guidance, which I liked. Malory gave a lot of instructions, which was very helpful

    Such a great class - Malory is so talented and a great teacher too! Very hands on, lots of time for practice and guidance, which I liked. Malory gave a lot of instructions, which was very helpful

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