Calligraphy Day Course

Grace Moxon is running a calligraphy day course at Calverley Old Hall on Saturday 23 January, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. It's a full day of tuition where she'll take you through the finer details of hand lettering and the art of calligraphy, so you'll spend the whole session working on it rather than just dipping in for an hour or two.

The day sits within a wider series of beginner-friendly brushpen calligraphy and watercolour workshops she runs across West Yorkshire. She describes them as a peaceful, friendly and mindful way to create, and that's a fair summary of the vibe — past attendees have pointed to the guidance, the encouragement and the relaxed atmosphere as the things that stood out. If you've never picked up a pen for anything other than a shopping list, that's exactly the kind of thing to keep in mind: it's built for beginners.

The setting is Calverley Old Hall, a Historic Landmark Trust property that's been described as a charming venue for creative immersion, and it's tucked away in Calverley, Pudsey, at 10 Woodhall Rd, LS28 5NL. You'll have a custom-designed calligraphy workbook to work from, a brush pen to keep, and lunch and refreshments are included, so you don't need to worry about bringing your own kit or sorting your own midday meal. Spaces are limited, so if you're keen, it's worth getting your name in sooner rather than later. The day runs from 10:30am to 3:30pm and costs £86.