The Abbey Studio’s Calligraphy Certificate Program includes 10 courses. A 20% discount has been applied.

The Abbey Studio is offering a 12-month Calligraphy Certificate Program, beginning in June 2023. All of our workshops are stand-alone learning experiences and can be enjoyed on an individual basis. But put them all together and our workshop offerings essentially constitute a year’s course in calligraphy and hand lettering. Beginning with the sessions concentrating on the broad-edged pen and Italic lettering, Copperplate Script, and Uncial, we’ll gradually work into the very important step of beginning your calligraphic piece with pencil and working toward an effective layout. We’ll then begin concentrating on the various forms of decorated letters and how to create and execute everything from a drawn Roman capital to a large Lombardic decorative capital, enhanced with raised gold leaf. The final workshop will pull together all the skills that have been acquired during the preceding 11 months. Anyone completing all the workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion. Click here for more information.

The following courses are included in the Calligraphy Certificate Program. See each individual course listing for information about supplies. (Supplies are not included.) The first course begins Wednesday, June 7, 2023. After you register, you will receive separate emails with log-in information for the online sessions. 

Please contact us with any questions! (781) 740-9000 or info@theabbeystudio.com.

Deep Dive into Italic Lettering – 8 Sessions – Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2023, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Deep Dive into Copperplate Script – 5 Sessions – Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2023, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Uncial – The Hand of the Book of Kells – 3 Sessions – Tuesdays, September 12, 19, and 26, 2023, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Perfecting Your Pencil Work – 3 Sessions – Tuesdays, October 10, 17, and 24, 2023, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Layout Essentials – 4 Sessions – November 7, 14, 28, and December 5, 2023, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Roman Capital Letters à la Dürer – 3 Sessions – Tuesdays, January 16, 23, and 30, 2024, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Sketching and Decorated Capital Letters – 3 Sessions – Tuesdays, February 13, 20, and 27, 2024, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Communicating Through the Use of Color – 2 Sessions – Tuesdays, March 12 and 19, 2024, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Go For The Gold – 5 Sessions – Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2024, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.

Think Inside the Box – 6 Sessions – Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4 and 11, 2024, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., US Eastern time.