Intro to Brush Lettering | July 4, 2026

If you’ve always wanted to learn calligraphy, but didn’t know where to start, look no further! Come and discover the wonderful world of brush lettering in this hands-on, interactive workshop taught by Annabelle of @bellasuu.creates, in the beautiful new Porchlight Press Community Hub space. 

This is a 2.5-hour introductory workshop where you will learn the basics of Brush Lettering using a brush pen with guided demonstrations and one-on-one feedback. We will be covering the basic strokes of calligraphy, how to control pen pressure, how to form the letters of the alphabet, and how to connect letters to form words. Attendees will also have the opportunity to create a variety of different greeting cards using their newly-acquired brush calligraphy skills.

We can’t wait to have you join us! 

Date: July 4, 2026

Time: 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Location: Porchlight Press, 585 McLean Dr, Vancouver, BC

What you will learn:

• Tools and materials required for brush lettering
• The differences between brush lettering, pointed pen calligraphy, and handlettering
• Basic strokes and drills
• Formation of lowercase letters
• Connecting letters to words
• Creating your own cards

What is included in the workshop:

• A brush-lettered place card personalised with your name
• 2 calligraphy brush pens and 1 pencil
• A set of calligraphy guidesheets created by Annabelle
• 3 sets of cards and envelopes
• 2.5 hours of guided demonstrations and one-on-one help
• Light refreshments
• A fun and creative afternoon of learning!

Workshop participants will have access to 20% off all Porchlight Press products during their time in the studio.

About Annabelle: 

Annabelle started her calligraphy journey back in 2015, after seeing all sorts of beautiful calligraphy pieces pop up on her Instagram feed. She has taught many workshops, both in-person and online, with brands such as Muji and Oomomo, as well as private team-building workshops with smaller organisations and universities. She organises a local calligraphy community (@vancouverletteringcommunity) with two other calligraphers, and bringing together new friends who have the same interests is another big reason for her to keep creating. Annabelle believes that creating calligraphy is the perfect opportunity to slow down in our modern, fast-paced, technologically-forward world, to connect with the here-and-now, and to ground ourselves via the tactile sensation of pen on paper.

Porchlight Workshop Registration Policy

Cancellation and Refund:

• If you cancel 7 business days prior to the start of your workshop we will issue you a credit for the full amount.
• If you cancel less than 7 business days before the start of the class you will incur a $50 cancellation fee and have the rest of the amount issued to you as store credit.
• Porchlight Press reserves the right to cancel a class for any reason. You will be notified as soon as possible and will receive a choice of a full refund or store credit.

Credits:

Credits are issued in the form of a gift certificate, it can go towards a future workshop, stationaries from our in house line or a custom print job with us. Credits must be used within one year from the date of the cancelled class.

If you have any questions regarding our registration and cancellation policy don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an e-mail.