NEW! Introduction to Dip Pen Calligraphy

NEW! Introduction to Dip Pen Calligraphy

15 May 2026 | 1-day | Full day

Venue

RWA Drawing School Studio, RWA, BS8 1PX

Date

15 May 2026

Unfortunately no longer able to take place

Tutor - Emily Joy Rich

1-day workshop

Friday 15 May 2026, 10am - 4pm

In this workshop you will learn how to use a traditional dip-pen and ink to create beautiful calligraphy with varying widths of stroke. If you’ve always fancied giving calligraphy a go, then this workshop is for you.

Learn the art of letters in a supportive and friendly environment, perfect for beginners.

All art materials will be provided. Please bring an apron or wear clothes suitable for an art studio, along with a bag or portfolio for taking your work home at the end of the session.

Buying as a gift?

When buying a course or workshop you will be automatically emailed a confirmation which you can print off and include in a card for your loved one. Gift vouchers can also be bought if you aren't sure which course they would prefer. Please email us the name and email address of the person attending on drawingschool@rwa.org.uk 


Before booking we ask everyone please read our updated Terms and Conditions

Participants must be 18 or over.

If eligible, discounts must be applied when first purchasing your class and cannot be given retrospectively. Please contact us if the discount code is not working.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue which you feel may affect your participation in your chosen class, please either email drawingschool@rwa.org.uk or call 07745694563, prior to booking, so we are aware of any needs you may have.

Refund/transfer and Cancellation Policy: We are unable to offer full or part cash refunds, but you are eligible for an RWA gift voucher or transfer, minus an admin fee*, provided you notify us more than 14 days before the start of your class with us. If we cancel a course or workshop for any reason, then participants will be offered a different date, course/workshop or RWA gift voucher. 

*Admin fee for courses £25, Admin fee for workshops £15

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