[3-Lesson Workshop] Letters & Calm: An Intro to Dip Pen Calligraphy

The screens are glowing, the notifications are constant, and AI's doing half our thinking...

These days, it's easy to feel like life is just a blur of mindless scrolling, replying to messages, and hurrying somewhere. But what if you could press pause, even for a few hours?

Calligraphy is a focused practice that invites you to slow down and rediscover the joy of creating something beautiful on paper. There's no need to hurry, no need to be perfect. There's just ink and the glide of the nib across the paper.

ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Caroline, and I started practicing calligraphy in 2023. Since then I've reaped several benefits of this calming craft. So many evenings have passed in a state of flow that provided a retreat from the worry and hustle of daily life.

As someone who is neither trained in art nor drawing, I used to place a premium on talent. But talent is only a small part of the equation. What really matters is your willingness to learn, to keep showing up, and to let yourself grow. My early Instagram posts are proof that progress is real and accessible.

Now, I’m excited to share this craft with others in hopes that it brings you the same calm, joy, and quiet confidence it’s given me.

Curious to see what you're getting into? Check out my work on Instagram @theletterbarn.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Location: My home @ Tampines (about 10mins walk from Tampines Station)

Dates: Three Saturdays - 21 June, 28 June, 5 July 2025

Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (2.5 hours per session)

Price: $280 (Special launch price!)

Class Size: Max. 4 participants (Min. 2 to start - bring a friend!)

Tools, materials, and notes will be provided.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• History of Copperplate
• Preparing the nibs and using the oblique holder
• Suitable tools and materials for beginners
• Anatomy of the basic strokes and the lowercase letters
• Word and quote practice
• Tips on how to continue when the going gets tough
• ...and more!

If time allows, we can experiment with an assortment of inks and metallic watercolours!

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Eventbrite charges a registration fee. Alternatively, you can email me at Y2Fyb2xpbmVzICEgbGV0dGVyICEgYmFybiB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t or DM me on my Instagram
  (@theletterbarn).
• Please ensure that you can attend all three sessions as there are no makeup classes for missed sessions.

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