Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Class

Calligraphy & Coffee in the City? Personalised kits are included + yummy treats!



2.5 hours Location Sydney Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 8 to 30   $169 - $220 (varies by date)

When was the last time you did something just for you?
A morning in Sydney CBD where the only person you have to take care of is you - a hot coffee in hand, calligraphy pen in the other, and a couple of hours when no one needs anything from you
What if, for one morning, your only job was to slow down, do something fun and learn something just for you?
Forget the never ending mental to-do list. This is your time.
Just you, a cup of HOT coffee, a small room full of women who get it, and a beautiful calligraphy pen gliding across paper - slow, deliberate, calm.
This is a weekend reset button with your name on it ️
Come alone, or bring your favourite people
Fire up the group chat and bring your besties, or come solo and leave with a room full of new ones. Either way, you'll spend the morning surrounded by like-minded, creative women who understand exactly why this morning matters.
Did someone say caffeine?
Yummy morning tea treats and unlimited caffeine included of course!
Calligraphy Kits Included
We wanted your kit to feel like something you'd actually be proud to own, not just another craft box shoved in a cupboard. Sleek tools, curated essentials, and personalised touches - all packed with serious aesthetic value.
Sleek tools, curated essentials, and personalised touches - all packed with serious aesthetic energy.
And the best part? Your name, front and center, because this kit was made just for YOU.
Personalised Details
Your calligraphy kit comes with a gorgeous agate with your name on it - just let us know what name to write if you're gifting this, once your order is placed
The Calligraphy Pen
No cheap penholder here. You'll receive a Moblique 2-in-1 calligraphy pen holder by Luis Creations - a straight and oblique penholder with a built-in compartment for your nibs. It works beautifully for both left-handed and right-handed calligraphers.
Sumi Ink + Nikko G Nib
The essential tools that form the heart of your kit. With proper care, these will last you months into your calligraphy journey.
Instructional Booklet
Our modern calligraphy booklet sets you up with strong foundational skills from day one - tools and materials, storage and care, how to hold and use your pen, how to write, and how to troubleshoot the most common calligraphy hiccups.
Learn about pointed pen calligraphy tools + materials, storage + care, how to use your tools, how to write and how to troubleshoot common calligraphy problems!
Calligraphy Worksheets
You'll work through calligraphy drills, learn your uppercase and lowercase alphabet, and start connecting letters into words - your first step toward writing in a beautiful modern calligraphy style.
BONUS Complimentary Digital Calligraphy Worksheets
After the workshop, you'll receive our complete set of digital worksheets, completely free, so the practice (and the calm) doesn't have to end when the morning does.
EXCLUSIVE Workshop Bonus
Every workshop attendee will receive 10% off the Luis Creations online store (no minimum spend and yes, even on sale items!)
It's the perfect way to keep building your calligraphy collection long after the morning ends, whether that's a pen in a new colour, extra nibs, or a gift for a friend who'd love to get into calligraphy!
Signature Tote Bag
Yes, you get a tote bag too. Because your new calligraphy goodies deserve a proper home, and honestly - they're that cute
You don't need another item on the to-do list. You need one morning that belongs only to you
Come sit down. Slow down. Learn something new just for fun. Take home a kit with your name on it, and remember what it feels like to pour into your own cup.
Our workshops sell out fast. Save your seat today and say yes to YOU

Upcoming dates for Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 20 Oct 2026, 10:15am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

5 upcoming dates between 7 Nov 2026 and 20 Feb 2027.

  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-12:30pm ($169)
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 10am-12:30pm ($169)
  • Sat 23 Jan 2027, 10am-12:30pm ($220)
  • Sun 7 Feb 2027, 10am-12:30pm ($220)
  • Sat 20 Feb 2027, 10am-12:30pm ($220)
What you'll get
Every attendee is spoiled with a personalised calligraphy kit, a beautiful agate with your name on it, our iconic tote bag, yummy treats, coffee and tea!
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Knowledge required
None.This workshop is perfect for complete beginners!
This workshop suits both right handed and left handed students.
You must be over 18 to attend.
What to bring
We've got you covered! All materials and tools will be provided, including coffee, tea and morning tea refreshments!
Add-on available for this class
  • Complimentary Personalised Agate (Free)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Location

Sydney, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Recent reviews of Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Class

  • 5/5 from Helen West, attended Aug 2026: Friendly relaxed atmosphere. The class was well set up, with everything provided, including a selection of teas/coffees and pastries. Nikki was enthusiastic and encouraging. A great teacher!
  • 5/5 from Charline Vo, attended May 2026: I had heaps of fun in this class! I was a beginner and it was a very relaxing environment to learn. Nikki was patient and helpful in teaching the basics of calligraphy. I left knowing lots more info and with the foundation so I can continue to practice on my own. Would definitely recommend this class :)
  • 5/5 from Rani Candra, attended May 2026: I had such a wonderful time at the calligraphy class! From the moment we started, the atmosphere was fun, enjoyable and incredibly relaxing, exactly the kind of creative escape I didn't know I needed. Nikki was an amazing teacher. She was patient, encouraging, and took the time to answer every question thoroughly. I was a complete beginner and she guided us at our own pace without any pressure. I never felt lost or rushed. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun, creative activity to unwind!
  • 5/5 from Beth Pahl, attended May 2026: The class was great. Nikki was energetic, engaging and very knowledgable and helpful. Highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Sam Parker, attended Apr 2026: This was a really fun class with lots of helpful insight into the best ways to start out, and make the best of calligraphy. I'd never done calligraphy before but through the various warm up exercise and lettering, I kind of got the hang of it. The great thing is that I can continue to practice, using the specific methods shown instead of just finding my way and potentially holding the pen incorrectly. I appreciate the guides for materials too.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Jane Yazbek, attended Mar 2026: What a wonderful Class! Thank you Nikki for sharing your amazing skills. Not only is your craft "Calligraphy" beautiful, the way you conducted the class was informative and super friendly and comfortable. Lovely to sit in the space provided with your obvious touches. Organised! Booklets, Utensils, Aprons and most importantly..... Coffee and treats. Thank you Nikki
  • 5/5 from Margaret Pham, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was very kind and welcoming. Class was well paced and had plenty of time for calligraphy practice. Take home kit was nice too.
  • 5/5 from Rachel McEwen, attended Feb 2026: Nikki’s class was great! A perfect intro to calligraphy, she ensures it’s fun and tailored to all levels. The prepared materials and pens and ink to keep were also great. Will be back for more!
  • 5/5 from Andrea Greenstein, attended Feb 2026: The calligraphy class was so much fun!! Nicci was so friendly, helpful and supportive and her instruction was excellent. The pack provided was very detailed and made for a fun, therapeutic and engaging experience.
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Clark, attended Nov 2025: I loved that Nikki made everyone in the class feel welcomed and at ease. Her clear communication style and vibrant personality made her Beginners Calligraphy class very enjoyable. The high quality materials she provided and her superior teaching skills, made me feel confident to practice calligraphy in my own time. Thanks Nikki! Liz C
  • 4/5 from Susanne Webster, attended Nov 2025: Nikki is a great teacher and the resources and instruction were all of a high quality. Good sized class and beautiful studio space. Great instructions on how to find the studio were also given.
  • 5/5 from Paulina Hopkins, attended Oct 2025: I highly recommend the Modern Calligraphy Class with Nikki Montenegro. She’s incredibly warm, helpful, and encouraging. Her guidance made my writing look amazing, and her clear, easy-to-follow instructions created such an inviting and enjoyable class experience.
  • 5/5 from Shirl Murray, attended Oct 2025: Incredibly enjoyable class.. felt confident in calligraphy after all the helpful professional advice from Nikki. A lot of fun & laughs.
  • 5/5 from Julie Yoo, attended Oct 2025: Nikki was thorough with teaching. She gave me feedback throughout the lesson despite a big group. It was lovely to meet Nikki!
  • 5/5 from Sydney Khoo, attended Sep 2025: Bought 2x classes for my dad to attend the modern calligraphy class with my mum in the city. My online communication with the teacher Nikki was very prompt and made purchasing and booking the classes and smooth. Instructions to find the venue were very clear. My parents attended the class on Sunday and said they had a good time. They did comment that they were the oldest attendants and everyone was much younger than them, but that the teachers were very welcoming and they learned a lot.
  • 5/5 from Elle Chen, attended Aug 2025: Nikki was a fantastic host! She was knowledgeable, friendly and caring. She came around to everyone and gave personalised feedback. I love that she was happy to share all her calligraphy and business knowledge with us. Loved the bonus nibbles and coffee too. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Namita Joseph, attended Aug 2025: Nikki is patient and her energy is infectious. Great session. Loved it
  • 5/5 from Fiona Hughes, attended Jul 2025: Loved it! Nikki is a great teacher who provided everything to get started on your journey to modern calligraphy. Great knowledge of the art and encouragement of developing our skills. Definitely would recommend
  • 5/5 from Donna McGann, attended Jun 2025: What a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday! At the start, Nikki briefly spoke about the pen and suppliers but I loved how we got to jump straight into it as I learn so much better by actually doing rather than sitting through lengthy instructions. Nikki gave you space to work out the pen and get comfortable with it, but was also right there to offer guidance and correct your technique when needed. The kit I got to take home included all the information mentioned during the workshop plus plenty of additional worksheets, so I can continue practicing calligraphy at home! Nikki made sure the advice provided suited what you wanted to get out of the workshop such as if you wanted to start a calligraphy biz or do your own wedding stationery. I’d definitely recommend this workshop with Nikki if you’re thinking about getting into calligraphy!
  • 5/5 from Cutty Felton, attended Jun 2025: This was such an enjoyable morning and Nikki was a fantastic instructor- not only exceptionally organised and very clear in her teaching, but also so lovely as a person. From the moment of arrival she made all feel so welcome and her gentle encouragement ensured that even I, as someone who has no creative ability at all, came away with he beginnings of a beautiful new skill. Thanks Nikki, I recommend this workshop wholeheartedly. Cutty Felton.
  • 5/5 from Shirley Pau, attended May 2025: Relaxing and fun class! Nikki was attentive, patient and a great teacher and facilitator of the session. Loved the beautiful kit and personalised touches that she provided as part of the class. Nikko was generous with her tips and advice on using the calligraphy tools and how to progress after the class. Very enjoyable!
  • 5/5 from Angela Hendry, attended May 2025: Nikki was amazing. Gave really clear instructions and handy tips. Everything was well set out and organised. She's super friendly and patient. Would 200% recommend for a fun way to spend an afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Heidi Hariyono, attended Feb 2025: Nikki is patience and informative. It doesn't even feel like three hours. Very enjoyable class.
  • 5/5 from Deirdre O'Dea, attended Aug 2024: Thanks for a great class, Nikki. It was a perfect introduction to modern calligraphy. I really appreciate your kit and all the emailed materials. Many thanks Deirdre O'Dea
  • 5/5 from Cathy Casey, attended Jun 2024: I really enjoyed today’s introduction to Modern Calligraphy class. The venue was easy to find, there was on street parking available and we could buy a coffee at the onsite cafe. Nikki’s an encouraging and fun teacher! She provided all the necessary materials to get us started - and you get to take these home with you. She shared her skills and experiences with the class and spent time with each of us individually. Thanks for a fun morning Nikki.
  • 5/5 from Vivian Tselios, attended May 2024: Nikki is a great teacher, warm, friendly and attentive! Great venue, and a fun relaxed atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. All equipment was included, which made this class an easy choice for me.
  • 5/5 from Fran, attended Feb 2024: Thanks Nikki for a wonderful session. 3 hours flew by and within that time, I learnt the fundamentals tl take away with me to practice my newly acquired skill. It's the perfect personal touch I've always wanted to add to my home made goods I made for fam and friends. Nikki observed me and provided tips on getting the best style strokes. Materials were provided so it was handy to get started on practising straight away and Nikki provided plenty of into on where to get supplies, recommendations and how to care my new items. The personalised agate was a lovely touch and to remember this occasion. I'd recommend this for anyone looking to learn calligraphy, and or anyone looking for something relaxing to learn and do - you're in good hands with Nikki.
  • 5/5 from Mariam, attended Aug 2023: Loved the class, learned so much about calligraphy being completely new to it and loved how lovely Nikki was! Thank you so much! I’m definitely going to continue on my calligraphy journey!
  • 5/5 from Donna Nguyen, attended May 2023: Awesome class, Nikki is really friendly the class has a friendly and comfortable setting. Nikki takes her time to teach each student Thanks Nikki! And ClassBento
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Ross-Ward, attended Apr 2023: Nikki was delightful, as were the rest of the participants. The space was great and I learnt so much.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Hayes, attended Apr 2023: Teacher, Niki was great. Relaxed, enthusiastic and experienced. Class was fun and sociable and provided a lot of practical advice re calligraphy. Calligraphy set included was good and we get to keep it so a bonus. Venue was good with excellent coffee next door. S very positive experience.
  • 5/5 from Annie He, attended Mar 2023: Great teacher and super fun. Gives you lots of time to practice the skills with worksheets
  • 5/5 from Caitlin Flanagan, attended Mar 2023: Nikki is a fantastic teacher, and the materials provided were beautiful and well laid out! The class was well paced and so much fun 10/10
  • 5/5 from Sharron Coyne, attended Sep 2022: Nikki was a friendly and fun teacher. Very informative and a great class today. Lots of material to practise in class and to take home. Great studio too. Thanks Nikki
  • 5/5 from Natalie Arkapaw, attended Aug 2022: Nikki was so warm and made the whole session a really laid back and enjoyable experience. I love that the workshop included tools to take home with me so that I can keep practicing too! Overall it was a really great time, and the fact it’s connected to a cafe is a nice little perk
  • 5/5 from Chloe Tilley, attended Jun 2022: This class was amazing! Nikki was absolutely lovely plus extremely knowledgable and approachable. Learnt alot and the 3 hours flew by! Our take home kits are so gorgeous and I look forward to practising in my own time.
  • 5/5 from Hasanah Mahmud, attended Jun 2022: This class was so universally great in so many ways. Nikki was such a pleasure to learn from with her vibrant personality that created such a comfortable and relaxed calligraphy experience. I loved the one on one interactions and being able to revive tailored advice making sure I was on the right track throughout the class. The location was amazing as it was near a cafe and getting a coffee beforehand was such a great way to add to the chill atmosphere.
  • 5/5 from Barbara Cullan, attended Dec 2021: Loved this class! Nikki was a wonderful teacher and made learning so easy. She provided all the tools needed to get started in calligraphy and gave us easy to follow instructions. The venue was lovely and bright and close to all amenities inside Rhodes Waterside shopping centre. A fun class!
  • 5/5 from Toni O'Brien, attended May 2021: Nikki was great - very informative, helpful & fun. The materials were of good quality too. Overall, really impressed!
  • 5/5 from Katie Lam, attended Nov 2019: Loved the casual, trendy vibe of the venue, how thorough the teacher was, and the materials provided. It was a fun, relaxing class. Would definitely recommend this to others!
  • 5/5 from Katty Chu, attended Oct 2019: Nikki is super friendly and I love the goodie bag that has everything I need to start calligraphy at home. It was a great workshop!
  • 5/5 from Cassandra Leong, attended Oct 2019: Nikki was great. She offered great advice and tips on how you can get the perfect strokes and how to find your personal style.
Your teacher

Nikki Montenegro
Nikki Montenegro

Sydney Calligrapher

5.0 (44)
Instagram followers 4k followers

Hi! I'm Nikki from Nikki Design Co. I’m a self - taught modern calligrapher and sign writer, and I work full-time out of my Sydney home office in yoga pants and ‘gym bun’ hair, creating calligraphy and custom signage and pretty things for weddings, events and brands!
I used to work full-time as a Marketing Coordinator for the University of Sydney, which is when I decided to start my calligraphy business as my side hustle which is what makes me happy and am passionate about! After being employed at the Uni for several long years and feeling uninspired and really wanting to put more effort into my calligraphy, I made the decision to leave my job and put my heart and soul into running my calligraphy biz full-time. That's how Nikki Design Co. started and I'm so glad I took the leap. It's been hard work but I love the ups and downs, embrace all the opportunities and challenges, and am loving every minute of it!
I have two doggos - Pompom the evil dog and Bob the shih tzu! I love burgers, kickboxing and old school rnb, and you'll probably find me busting a move (or two) to some hiphop whilst I'm at home working and lettering ;)
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