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Modern Calligraphy is a beautiful skill, particularly for the determined Bride (or nominated Bridesmaids!) who are keen to do some (or all) of the event lettering...or if you are planning a party and you want to add some finishing touches to look even more fancy...or you just like showing off and want to letter your own notebooks and presents with beautiful writing.

**In this workshop**

You will start by being introduced to Alice's Calligraphy Starter Kit, which solves the issue of wasting money on unnecessary beginners supplies... This is yours to keep and includes everything you need to get started (just see some of the photos).

You will then go straight into some practice exercises, moving on to various letter forms, and by the end of the workshop you will be able to write your name, or a your favourite quote. The cafe and creative space is beautiful and really gets the creative juices flowing, its also only seconds away from Homerton station. 

The above structure is really just a guide, as this is your very own 2 hour workshop, so your time can be completely tailored to your needs or desired projects that you would like to work on.

**Workshop pricing**

This workshop gets cheaper as you bring more friends, fancy that?!?!? Here is how it works:

* Just you with a 1-on-1 workshop? That is a cost of £150 for 2 hours.
* Bringing a friend? If there are 2 of you, the cost is £100 per person for 2 hours.
* Bringing more than 1 friend? If there are 3 or more of you, the cost is £80 per person for 2 hours.

Location: Hackney, London. I can come to your London venue for a fee of £50


If you have any questions about this please just ask by sending an email to [hello@obby.co.uk!](mailto:hello@obby.co.uk)

Modern Calligraphy Private Workshop

*The word Calligraphy is from an Ancient Greek word kallos which means beauty and graphẽ which means writing, may be a visual art associated with writing.*

You will start by being introduced to Alice's Calligraphy Starter Kit, which solves the issue of wasting money on unnecessary beginners supplies... This is yours to keep and includes everything you need to get started (just see some of the photos).

You will then go straight into some practice exercises, moving on to various letter forms, and by the end of the workshop you will be able to write your name, or a your favourite quote. The cafe and creative space is beautiful and really gets the creative juices flowing, its also only seconds away from Homerton station. 

The above structure is really just a guide, as this is your very own 2 hour workshop, so your time can be completely tailored to your needs or desired projects that you would like to work on.

Being able to learn Modern Calligraphy has absolutely nothing to do with your handwriting ability, anyone can learn how to do this beautiful craft as long as you have the patience 😉

Please remember that the ink you will use is permanent so make sure not to come in your best outfit. (Sleeves and wrists in particular can be at risk of getting ink on them).

Your booking includes all materials you will use in the class and you get to take them home with you afterwards! And to top it all off, you will get a complimentary soft drink.

This workshop gets cheaper as you bring more friends, fancy that?!?!? Here is how it works:

* Just you with a 1-on-1 workshop? That is a cost of £120 for 2 hours.
* Bringing a friend? If there are 2 of you, the cost is £75 per person for 2 hours.
* Bringing more than 1 friend? If there are 3 or more of you, the cost is £60 per person for 2 hours.
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If you have any questions about this please just ask by sending an email to [hello@obby.co.uk!](mailto:hello@obby.co.uk)

Michelle Wright

Really professional modern calligraphy class. I learned a lot, and Alice was so patient with us.

Come and learn modern calligraphy from the best in Hackney, London. Whether you are writing wedding or other invites, this is the perfect way to start.

Oh hello, it's me, Alice! Come and join me for a joyous morning on the cobbled streets of East London learning how to create your very own beautiful lettering.

We'll start off with a  cup of tea while introduce you to the world of Modern Calligraphy. I'll share all my most important tips and tricks, how to use my most favourite supplies, then we'll get to the most important bit, practicing! 

This is a beginner's workshop, starting from scratch, we will start with practice exercises, then move on to letterforms and by the end of the session I'll show you how to connect the letters and write your name - it's not as easy as it looks, but it's very relaxing to learn! 

Everything you use in the class is exactly the same as what I professionally use, and you get to take it all home so you can practice your new skill!
Alice even provides her 'Master List' of favourite stores and websites to give you plenty of inspiration and a wealth of sneaky calligraphy secrets.

A﻿ccess: Unfortunately this event is up a very old flight of stairs and so is not wheelchair accessible.

T﻿ravel: 10 minute walk from Shoreditch High St Overground Station or Liverpool St Tube Station

Learn Modern Calligraphy in a 300 year old town house with Alice Gabb.

Modern Calligraphy for the New & Curious with Alice Gabb

Working from her studio based in East London, Alice Gabb is a talented modern calligrapher and illustrator. With a passion for creating fancy designs, mixed with a desire to pass on her skills and knowledge to others, Alice offers classes and workshops to people who wish to express their artistic flair through writing. 

Whether you are preparing yourself to send out a bunch of fancy invitations, or simply wish to learn a new artistic skill, these courses promise to nourish your creative needs. In a modern society in which the art of writing often looses out to other more technological forms of communication, Alice's classes offer a fun and hands-on reminder of the aesthetic values of writing. Join one of these classes to master the craft with one of London's finest teachers, in a fun and light-hearted environment.

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