Professional Calligraphy · Handwriting Improvement · Writing InstrumentsAmsterdam, Netherlands · [email protected]
Courses & Workshops

Structured programs for calligraphy and handwriting

Each program combines explanation, guided practice and take-home exercises. Formats may be offered in Amsterdam or remotely for participants elsewhere in the Netherlands, subject to current scheduling.

6 sessions · 75 minutes

Modern Calligraphy Foundations

Goal: learn fundamental strokes, lowercase and uppercase construction, spacing and simple composition.

Practice: pressure drills, basic shapes, letter families, word connections and short layout exercises.

Format: small-group or individual educational sessions. Suitable for beginners in the Netherlands.

4 sessions · 60 minutes

Handwriting Improvement

Goal: improve legibility, rhythm, speed and consistency in everyday handwriting.

Practice: posture and grip review, slant control, spacing, line alignment, repeated word patterns and short note-taking exercises.

Format: practical course for adults and older teenagers.

3 sessions · 75 minutes

Letterform & Spacing Lab

Goal: understand how proportions, counters, joins and spacing shape the appearance of written text.

Practice: comparison exercises, word-shape analysis, controlled spacing and short alphabet studies.

Format: useful for learners moving from basics to more deliberate style development.

Workshop · 120 minutes

Pens, Pencils & Paper

Goal: make informed choices between fountain pens, dip pens, fineliners, pencils, nibs and paper types.

Practice: line tests, pressure tests, paper comparison, maintenance basics and storage guidance.

Format: demonstration-led workshop with optional hands-on testing.

5 sessions · 75 minutes

Italic & Structured Handwriting

Goal: build a clean, readable hand based on repeatable letter structures.

Practice: branching strokes, joins, slope consistency, ascenders, descenders and text blocks.

Format: suitable for participants seeking a practical everyday style.

4 sessions · 90 minutes

Creative Composition

Goal: arrange words and short quotations with balanced hierarchy and visual rhythm.

Practice: thumbnail sketches, line breaks, scale contrast, margins, focal words and final clean layouts.

Format: best after basic calligraphy or handwriting foundations.

What participants receive

  • Structured lesson outline and practice sequence.
  • General feedback from a specialist in the relevant direction.
  • Printable or digital practice materials where appropriate.
  • Guidance on selecting suitable tools without requiring premium purchases.
  • A realistic home-practice plan for continued improvement.

Duration and availability

Course duration varies from one workshop to several sessions. Current availability may differ between Amsterdam-based sessions and remote formats for other parts of the Netherlands. Contact the company to confirm timing, format, access requirements and current pricing before booking.

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