Traditional Calligraphy Workshop | Oceanside · Beginner Friendly · All Mate

June 15 · 5:00 PM · Oceanside Art Collective · 90 Minutes · $75

There's something deeply satisfying about putting pen to paper and watching ink flow into something beautiful. This hands-on beginner workshop will introduce you to the art of traditional calligraphy using a dip pen — one of the oldest and most elegant writing tools in existence.

No experience necessary. No special skills required. Just a willingness to slow down and let your hands create something worth keeping.

Why this workshop: Traditional calligraphy is a skill that looks intimidating but becomes immediately accessible with the right instruction. In 90 minutes you'll go from complete beginner to writing with confidence — learning the foundational strokes and letterforms that make calligraphy so timeless and so beautiful. Everything you learn here you can continue practicing at home.

What you'll learn:

• How to hold and use a dip pen
• Ink consistency and control
• Basic strokes and letterforms
• The foundation for developing your own calligraphy style

What's included:

• Dip pen and nib
• Ink
• Practice paper and guide sheets
• All materials yours to take home and keep practicing

Who this is for: Complete beginners, creative curious minds, journalers, letter writers, stationery lovers, and anyone who has ever admired beautiful handwriting and thought — I want to learn that.

Location: Oceanside Art Collective · Oceanside, CA

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