Beginner’s Italic Calligraphy Workshop – Join the Waitlist

Name: Beginner’s Italic Calligraphy Workshop – Join the Waitlist
Start: 2027-10-01T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-10-01T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Venue to be confirmed

1 October 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue to be confirmed

Cost: R550

Date, time and venue to be confirmed

This class is an introduction to italic calligraphy. Italic is a good place to start. You can build on it for cursive and print -both for handwriting and further calligraphy exploration.

Please note, limited space. The workshop will be small and intimate with lots of time to work with me and tweak your letters.

In-person

Duration:2.5 hours

Class size:Workshop space is limited to 8 so booking is essential

Min. age:All welcome from 12 years and up

Dress code

Please wear comfortable clothes that don’t mind an ink stain or two!

Materials / What must I bring with?

Materials Supplied by Leesette:

Paper to work with
Pen to use during the workshop (Kaweco and WriteGear will kindly sponsor these)
Notes

Students do not need to bring anything

What you will learn, and what’s included:

Key points on writing italic and its place in history
How to form all the letters in the lowercase alphabet
Leave being able to write a basic italic alphabet

Minimum age requirement

All welcome from 12 years and up

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Reviews

“Thank you for such an inspiring workshop this morning. I learnt many things from you (including breathing while practicing :), and loved the creativity and environment the workshop was held.” – DEBRA AQUISITO

“THANK-YOU so much for today, I enjoyed every second of it – the morning just flew! 🧡🌸👯‍♀️ I can’t wait to practice and then learn more.” – ANNELEIGH JACOBSEN

“Hi Leesette! Thanks so much for a great class yesterday afternoon. Thoroughly enjoyed it … will be back! Many thanks.” – LIZETTE VELDSMAN

“I enjoyed the class, you are a very good teacher. I love fountain pens, since I have seen the first one. I still, I know ridiculously mourn the first fountain pen I ever had. It was stolen from my desk at work.” – SUSAN HITGE

“Thank you for everything, Leesette it was an absolute privilege to be there! You really are a super teacher 🥰” – CHERYL BAARS

“Great workshop. Happily do more. 🤗” – ANDREW DELLIS

“Thank you Leesette, loved your class 😍 looking forward to another 😘” – CARON JOUBERT

“Hi Leesette, thank you so much for today. Really enjoyed it 🌸🥰” – KHAZIMLA NZU

General Workshop FAQs

What equipment I need to buy to start calligraphy?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:10+02:00

What equipment I need to buy to start calligraphy?

In all my classes, I will show you exactly what you need and why. Each class gives a list of the supplies or materials which may be needed or recommended. Don’t fall into the trap of buying lots of equipment you don’t need or will never use. It’s expensive. In lots of my beginners classes, I supply all the equipment so that you can try out without having to buy anything. I also try and curate exactly what you need to help you through this.

How long does it take to learn calligraphy?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:10+02:00

How long does it take to learn calligraphy?

Calligraphy is a life-long learning journey. You can get going pretty quickly, and then just keep practicing by making things and giving them away. You do need to practice, but I don’t believe in repeating letters over and over. You learn much faster by actually doing. I will help you to make Calligraphy part of your life and not a time frame!

Minimum numbersLeesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:11+02:00

Minimum numbers

I always put a minimum number on my workshops. If the bookings do not exceed the number, then we reserve the right to move the workshop forward to a suitable date.

What is your cancellation policy?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:11+02:00

What is your cancellation policy?

If due, to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel a class you will be refunded or given the option to move the booking to a future class of your choice. If you need to cancel a class it works as follows: if you cancel 48 hours in advance – 100% refund; 24 hours in advance – 50% refund, on the day of the workshop – no refund.

When is my booking confirmed?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:11+02:00