available workshops
The art of modern calligraphy in all its forms - come and slow down with these relaxing workshops:
12 october 2024 | intro to modern calligraphy
This 3-hour beginner workshop will introduce you to modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and will give you all the skills and information you need to create beautiful art with words.
Date: 12 October 2024
Time: 10:30 - 13:30
Location: Highgrove Guesthouse, 1 Side Road, Morningside
Cost: R550 per person
Please use your workshop date as your reference on the payment page. :)
date tbd | intro to digital calligraphy
This 3-hour beginner workshop will introduce you to digital calligraphy on an iPad. We'll be using Procreate to create our digital calligraphy works of art, so you'll need to ensure that your iPad can support it before booking your spot. This workshop is perfect for beginner or intermediate calligraphy students.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:30 - 13:30
Location: Highgrove Guesthouse, 1 Side Road, Morningside
Cost: R550 per person
*iPads will not be provided.
*You will need to purchase Procreate before the workshop
Please use your workshop date as your reference on the payment page. :)
workshop snippets
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR - MONIQUE :)
I'm Monique, a calligrapher and engraver based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, specializing in calligraphy and fragrance engraving for on-site calligraphy and brand activations.
I am also a modern calligraphy instructor with a passion for teaching students the art of calligraphy and lettering as often as I can.
I have always been an admirer of handwritten art and calligraphy in particular. I started my calligraphy journey in 2017. I purchased my first nib, ink and holder with absolutely no idea what I was doing but sheer determination that I would figure it out and there was no stopping me. I've been doing calligraphy just about every day in one form or another every day since then.
The beauty of calligraphy is that it is not limited to paper - while my focus is on teaching the basics of modern calligraphy, those basics can be applied to any surface to personalise anything you can imagine - from gift bags to engraved fragrances, to birthday cards or even wedding vows. With calligraphy, your only limit is your imagination - inspiration is everywhere.
I can't wait to teach you everything I know :)