Calligraphy workshops in the North East
If you would like to give the art of beautiful writing a go yourself, Creative Calligraphy founder Angela Reed teaches calligraphy throughout the north east of England.
Regular venues include Re-Create Today in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, From Loft to Loved in Sedgefield, County Durham, Elvet & Bailey in Durham City and Newcastle Arts Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Weekly classes are also held on Thursday and Friday mornings at Mortimer Community Centre in South Shields. If you would like to add your name to the waiting list for a place, please get in touch.
Angela is also happy to offer private workshops for individuals and groups, as well as community organisations and schools.
Check out the gallery page to see what you can expect at a workshop.
Upcoming events are published below and you can also join the mailing list or follow Creative Calligraphy on social media for updates.
*SOLD OUT* Italic Calligraphy
Re-Create Today 62/64 Park View, Whitley BayItalic is a traditional style of calligraphy, written with a broad-edged pen, which can be very expressive and decorative. Join Angela Reed, from Creative Calligraphy, as she guides you through the process of using a broad-edged pen to form an Italic alphabet. All materials are provided and are yours to keep, so you continue your…
*SOLD OUT* Copperplate Calligraphy
Elvet & Bailey 23 High Street, Prince Bishops, Durham, United KingdomCopperplate is a traditional calligraphy script written with a pointed nib and a sound basis for more modern and expressive styles. In this friendly and informal workshop, calligrapher Angela Reed will help you get to grips with using a dip pen and ink, before guiding you through the basic strokes required to form lower case…
Copperplate Calligraphy
From Loft to Loved 11 The Square, SedgefieldCopperplate is a traditional calligraphy script written with a pointed nib and a sound basis for more modern and expressive styles. In this friendly and informal workshop, calligrapher Angela Reed will help you get to grips with using a dip pen and ink, before guiding you through the basic strokes required to form lower case…
Italic Calligraphy Short Course
The Art Room Sunderland The Collective, 106 High Street West, Sunderland, United KingdomDelve into the beauty of Italic calligraphy in this six-week course exploring the script, from its basic form to many variations. Italic is a semi-cursive, slightly sloped style of writing that was developed during the Renaissance in Italy. It is one of the most popular styles used in contemporary Western calligraphy. All materials will be…
Foundational Hand Calligraphy
The Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, United KingdomFoundational Hand is a traditional calligraphy script written with a broad-edged pen and a great introduction for beginners to 'the art of beautiful writing'. In this workshop, calligrapher Angela Reed will help you get to grips with a calligraphy pen, before moving on to basic strokes and the creation of letter forms. You will then…
Foundational Hand Calligraphy
Re-Create Today 62/64 Park View, Whitley BayFoundational Hand is a traditional calligraphy script written with a broad-edged pen and a great introduction for beginners to 'the art of beautiful writing'. In this workshop, calligrapher Angela Reed will help you get to grips with a calligraphy pen, before moving on to basic strokes and the creation of letter forms. The ticket price…
Italic Calligraphy
From Loft to Loved 11 The Square, SedgefieldItalic is a traditional style of calligraphy, written with a broad-edged pen, which can be very expressive and decorative. Join Angela Reed, from Creative Calligraphy, as she guides you through the process of using a broad-edged pen to form an Italic alphabet. All materials are provided and are yours to keep, so you continue your…
*SOLD OUT* Christmas Calligraphy (Uncial Script)
From Loft to Loved 11 The Square, SedgefieldAdd a rustic charm to your Christmas preparations with uncial script calligraphy - perfect for handwritten gift tags, place cards, envelopes and much more! The cost of the workshop includes a calligraphy starter kit to take home, a festive stationery pack curated by Folly & Gander and refreshments.
*SOLD OUT* Copperplate Calligraphy
Linnels Farm Hexham, Northumberland, United KingdomCopperplate is an elegant calligraphy style, written with a dip pen and ink. The word ‘calligraphy’ comes from the Greek words kallos (beauty) and graphe (writing) and we’re inviting you to learn one of the most beautiful scripts of them all with calligrapher Angela Reed, from Creative Calligraphy. In this relaxed and informal session, Angela…
*SOLD OUT* Christmas Calligraphy (Uncial Script)
Elvet & Bailey 23 High Street, Prince Bishops, Durham, United KingdomAdd a rustic charm to your Christmas preparations with uncial script calligraphy - perfect for handwritten gift tags, place cards, envelopes and much more! The cost of the workshop includes a calligraphy starter kit to take home, a festive stationery pack curated by Folly & Gander and refreshments.