Festive Modern Calligraphy

4
Dec

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

Address

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford

Venue

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Booking


  • Other Prices

    £55

Overview

  • Course running time

    Friday 4 December 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Art


Learn the beautiful and traditional craft of Modern Calligraphy with a festive twist! Join us at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, where you will be taken through a two-hour dip pen session and create some beautiful pieces.

Learn everything from mark making to letter formation and numbers while building your own unique hand lettering style. Great for beginners, those wanting to improve their style and flair, as well as both right and left-handed people.
 
Continue practising at home with a calligraphy starter kit, which will be yours to take away, including a pen holder, nib, ink and worksheet.


Tutor: Helen Wallace owner of Wallace Lettering!


Arrival Information: 
  • Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the workshop to allow time to register your arrival and make your way to the classroom. 
  • This workshop will take place in the Clore Learning Centre, which is located at the top of the hill, adjacent to the Gardeners Rest Restaurant. There is a mobility vehicle available to transport participants to the top of the hill if necessary.
 
For this workshop:
  • There will be tea/coffee available throughout. Additionally, all the taps in the learning centre provide drinking water, so we suggest the use of a reusable water bottle throughout the day.
  • All materials and tools are supplied. You will be able to take your work and equipment home with you afterwards, so a small bag is recommended.
  • You are welcome to stay in the gardens afterwards should you wish to have a wander round.


Additional info

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about courses and workshops at RHS Gardens can be found here.

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