Learn modern pointed pen calligraphy from scratch in one of the most relaxing creative team building activities in Marin. In this beginner workshop your group masters the basics of this hand lettering technique, from hand position to connecting letters into words, and every guest takes home a full calligraphy kit.
The workshop runs three hours and is priced at $220 per guest for private groups of 3 to 30 guests. Absolute beginners and lefties will both feel more than comfortable, and the instructor provides plenty of one-on-one guidance and attention throughout the class so everyone gains the confidence to keep writing beautiful calligraphy at home.
What's Included
- Three hours of hands-on calligraphy instruction
Learn modern pointed pen calligraphy from scratch in one of the most relaxing creative team building activities in Marin. In this beginner workshop your group masters the basics of this hand lettering technique, from hand position to connecting letters into words, and every guest takes home a full calligraphy kit.
The workshop runs three hours and is priced at $220 per guest for private groups of 3 to 30 guests. Absolute beginners and lefties will both feel more than comfortable, and the instructor provides plenty of one-on-one guidance and attention throughout the class so everyone gains the confidence to keep writing beautiful calligraphy at home.
What's Included
- Three hours of hands-on calligraphy instruction in a small, supportive setting
- A calligraphy kit that is yours to take home after the class
- Rhodia dot pad and an oblique holder
- Two nibs (Zebra G and Hiro 40), black Sumi ink and a silicone ink holder
- Lowercase and uppercase alphabet guide and a folder for your practice pages
- A booklet of resources and printable calligraphy worksheets in PDF format
What You Will Learn
- The basics of pointed pen calligraphy
- Correct hand position
- Pressure and ink flow
- The lowercase and uppercase alphabet, numbers and symbols
- Connecting letters into words
Pointed pen calligraphy rewards patience more than talent. Each guest learns how light and heavy pressure create thin and thick strokes, how to keep ink flowing evenly and how to build letterforms one stroke at a time. Reviewers describe a teacher who moves at just the right pace, answers every question and patiently revisits the parts that do not click right away, plus enough supplies and instructions to continue on your own.
Why It Works for Groups
Calligraphy puts everyone at the same starting line, which is what makes it one of the most welcoming crafty team building activities. It is quiet, focused and social at the same time: guests compare letterforms, cheer each other on and leave with a new skill they can keep practicing. Private groups range from 3 to 30 guests, so it works as one of the calmer team building activities for small groups and also scales for a larger team.
The workshop is a great fit for a birthday or a bachelorette party, and it makes a unique gift for her or for mom. As holiday team building activities go, learning to letter your own cards and tags is a skill that pays off every season. For teams looking for creative team bonding activities that feel restful rather than rowdy, it is hard to beat an afternoon with pen and ink.
About Your Instructor
The studio is women-owned and run by a modern calligrapher and artist based in Marin, who is also a Bay Area mom and an ice cream shop owner. Her calligraphy journey began when she created handwritten signs for her first ice cream shop, and what started as a practical need grew into a true passion. Over the years she has taught calligraphy workshops, created wedding calligraphy and offered live on-site engraving at events.
After welcoming a baby in 2022, she found how restorative creativity could be, which inspired her to keep sharing art as both a craft and a form of self-care. In 2025 she took over a local ice cream shop in Larkspur, and today that shop is where she hosts creative workshops that bring people together through art and community. She also brings live calligraphy to weddings and events around the Bay Area.
How the Workshop Runs
- Settle in and unpack your calligraphy kit
- Learn correct hand position, pressure and ink flow
- Practice the lowercase and uppercase alphabet, numbers and symbols
- Connect letters into words with one-on-one guidance
- Take your kit and practice pages home to keep going
Good to Know
- Beginners and lefties are welcome; no experience is needed
- Suitable for adults and teens 15 and older; adult accompaniment is not required
- Workshops are held at an ice cream shop in Larkspur
Plan Your Calligraphy Workshop
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. At $220 per guest with a full take-home kit included, this is a thoughtful, hands-on choice for any group that wants to slow down and make something beautiful together.
