Christmas Calligraphy Retreat - Sunday 7th December 2025

Tickets are limited - more than half are sold already.

Join Jodie Rose Calligraphy for a day filled with the soothing flow of pen on paper as we explore all things Christmas stationery! From place cards for your Christmas dinner table setting to baubles on your tree  and gift tags & greeting cards. 

You will be guided through the intricacies of calligraphy using a range of brush pens, helping you discover the beauty of penmanship through the meditative rhythm of each brush stroke.

What's Included:

• Personalised gift box with calligraphy kit to take home which includes:

- A surprise keepsake item, hand engraved by me with your name

- Three brush pens: black, red and green

- Detailed calligraphy worksheets

- Letter directions guide

- Blank greetings cards x3

- Blank place cards x10

- Blank gift tags x10

- Bauble x1

• Access to shared creative items - gold pens, gold leaf, ribbon etc.
• Buffet lunch - cheese, crackers, cold meats, chutneys etc.
• Hot and cold drinks throughout the day
• Sweet treats in the afternoon

Schedule of the Day:

09:45 - Guest arrival, welcome drinks and mingle
10:00 - Workshop - intro to brush pen, basic strokes, letterforms
12:00 - Buffet lunch and social / creative time
12:45 - Workshop - intro into flourishing, exploring different styles, writing Christmas greetings and well known phrases
14:45 - Short break for sweet treats
15:00 - Workshop - creating place cards, greetings cards, gift tags etc.
16:00 - Retreat end, calligraphy shop open

Retreat Hosts:

Jodie Rose - modern calligraphy tutor.

Caron (Jodie's mum) - retreat assistant.

Retreat Venue:

The Garden Gallery, Museum of Farnham, 38 West St, Farnham GU9 7DX

There is plenty of parking around the area, including on West Street itself. Most is free on Sunday - please check before you arrive.

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FAQs:

Q - I'm left-handed, will I be OK? A - Absolutely... there are many successful left-handed calligraphers.

Q - Do I need any experience? A - This retreat is suitable for absolute beginners or those with a little experience of modern calligraphy.

Q - My usual handwriting is terrible, will I be able to learn this? A - Modern calligraphy is more like drawing than handwriting, as it's created with strokes. If you keep a slow pace, you'll find that you will disconnect from your usual writing style.

Q - What will be available to purchase in the calligraphy shop at the end of the day? A - Worksheets created by me (lowercase/uppercase letterforms, greeting words, flourishing etc.) that will aid you in your modern calligraphy journey. 

Please note, tickets are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you can transfer your spot to a loved one or I can try to resell the ticket to the waitlist, if the retreat is full and there’s reasonable notice to do so. 

If you have any allergies / intolerances or accessibility requirements, please let me know upon booking via email info@jodierosecalligraphy.com 

The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific questions about this, please call the venue - 01252715094