Join world-renowned calligrapher Illyhana Johnson for a two-hour workshop on modern brush pen calligraphy. After a delicious Pompette breakfast, Illy will familiarise you with new calligraphy tools – yours to keep! – before teaching you the basics of her craft, in a workshop designed to leave you able to write your most beautiful Christmas cards and place settings yet.

During the workshop, you’ll learn lettering and brush exercises before creating joyful Christmas stationery items for decorating your festive table or labelling gifts under the tree. 

It's hands on and practical, with lots of one-to-one support offered throughout and I aim to give you lots of essential tips to take your creative lettering to new heights. As well as being a gorgeous introduction to Christmas, this workshop also makes a lovely gift for those getting married who wish to create things for their special day.

The 2 hour workshop will include:

• An introduction on how to use your calligraphy tools

• Warm up exercises and practice strokes

• Forming individual letters

• Creating words and phrases

• Developing your own alphabet in your own style

As part of the workshop you'll receive the below, which are yours to keep, to help get you started!

• A selection of 3 sized brush pens

• Calligraphy guide cards 

• A dotty Rhodia practice pad

• A selection of festive stationery items to use with your final project