Discover the elegant art of copperplate-style script, historical wax seals, formal envelope addressing, and the lost practice of letterlocking in this relaxed and enjoyable workshop. Learn traditional skills from the 18th and 19th centuries while exploring calligraphy, decorative sealing methods, and the mechanics of historical letter closure before envelopes were invented.
You'll learn to:
- Write beautiful Copperplate-inspired script and American Cursive hands
- Apply traditional wax seals and seal letters using authentic 18th and 19th century methods
- Address envelopes with flowing script, a technique popularized in the 1830s
Your beginner's calligraphy kit is yours to keep after class:
- Personalized wax seal stamp with your name
- Quality wax sealing sticks in multiple colors
- Professional writing pens and supplies
- Decorative embellishments, including dried flowers, doilies, and ribbons
- Clear envelope addressing template
- Protective silicone work mat
Why explore Victorian-era letter writing? Reconnect with the artistry and craftsmanship of 19th-century communication. Master the flowing elegance of Copperplate script, explore the craft of wax sealing with modern materials, and understand letterlocking, the ingenious technique people used to secure folded letters before envelope technology existed. Apply these historical skills to create meaningful tokens of friendship for Valentine's Day or handwritten correspondence projects.
Come solo or bring a friend for a shared creative experience. One ticket provides admission for one student. Please ensure your first name is correctly entered, as your personalized kit will be labeled with the name you provide for the class.
Workshop restricted to adults 18 years and older due to the fine motor control required for these tools and the safety considerations with heated materials. Safety remains our primary concern. Please understand that materials used in class, including hot wax and heating equipment, can reach extremely high temperatures and present serious burn and fire risks if mishandled. Workshop participants accept full responsibility for safely handling all materials during and after the session. Extreme caution must be exercised with all hot tools and supplies.
Give the gift of creative learning. Purchasing a workshop as a gift for someone special? Send an email to [email protected] with the recipient's preferred first name so we can personalize their kit and place card accordingly.
Continued learning and community support. After completing the class, you'll receive foundational calligraphy skills and all necessary materials to continue your practice at home, creating beautiful envelopes, gift tags, and journal spreads. Following the workshop, you'll be invited to join our exclusive Facebook community where students ask follow-up questions, share their finished projects, and receive ongoing tips and encouragement from the instructor and fellow calligraphy enthusiasts in your area.
