Calligraphy courses in London
Students on City Lit calligraphy courses can explore the art of fine handwriting, and develop skills in contemporary and traditional calligraphy. On our courses, you can choose from a range of scripts to study, including Modern calligraphy, Copperplate, Illuminated lettering, brush lettering and Gothic.
You can learn how to create layouts, analyse historical scripts, and work on specialised, individual projects. City Lit offers inspiring and creative short and term-long courses for beginners through to advanced level, and all our classes are taught by professional practitioners and industry specialists.
We offer day, evening and weekend courses in well-equipped rooms with access to a range of reference books and materials and where group and one to one teaching allows for the exchange of ideas and individual development with maximum hands-on time for projects.
- City Lit calligraphy
Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emiko Hashiguchi, Veiko Kespersaks, Sharon ShawStudy calligraphy with this in-depth, three term programme that will equip you with the essential techniques required for beautiful cursive handwriting. The course will cover specialist skills-based training in Calligraphy with Design, blending traditional skills with an introduction to the latest trends in the calligraphy and design world. An exciting, challenging, and thorough introduction to the art of calligraphy.
Please note this course runs on Monday evenings from 18:30 - 21:00, plus one Saturday per term from 10:30 - 16:30.
Term dates:Term 1
- Monday 14/09/2026 – 19/10/2026
- Half-term week 26/10/2026
- Monday 02/11/2026 – 07/12/2026
- Saturday 05/12/2026
Term 2
- Monday 04/01/2027 – 08/02/2027
- Half term week 15/02/2027
- Monday 22/02/2027 – 22/03/2027
- Saturday 27/02/2027
Term 3
- Monday 12/04/2027 – 26/04/2027
- Bank Holiday 03/05/2027
- Monday 10/05/2027 – 24/05/2027
- Half term 31/05/2027
- Monday 07/06/2027 -12/07/2027 and 26/07/2027
- Saturday 22/05/2027
Full fee £1,469.00 Senior fee £1,175.00 Concession £955.00 - Try it out calligraphy: formal and modern Course start date: Sat 14 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sharon ShawWould you like to find out about the difference between formal calligraphy and modern calligraphy? Come along to this session and have a go at writing both styles. Beginners and improvers welcome.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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