Intentional Ink:
An Elevated Calligraphy Experience
Amplify your words with hand-lettered calligraphy in this elevated creative experience.
Designed as a moment of self-care and creative living, this workshop invites you to slow down and practice mindfulness through intentional mark-making. Perfect for beginners and intermediate calligraphy students alike, you’ll learn how to form beautiful calligraphic letters, words, and phrases using timeless tools: pointed pen and ink.
Rooted in a slow, intentional approach, this hands-on workshop offers space to reconnect with creativity, presence, and process—no rushing, no pressure. Taught by Molly Chidsey, a Portland-based illustrator, calligrapher, and art educator, this class blends practical skill-building with a calming, restorative atmosphere that supports mindful creativity both on and off the page.
I created this poem by John O’Donohue in modern calligraphy, using pointed pen and silver ink. I created this piece five years ago when I was learning calligraphy, and I still have it posted in my studio as a reminder to pursue my dreams.
You deserve an elevated experience
This elevated experience includes complimentary:
Tea from Jasmine Pearl teas (right next door from the workshop venue!)
Pastries from local bakers
Your name in pen-and-ink calligraphy
A pointed pen, nib, and bottle of ink to take home for continued practice
Molly’s Modern Calligraphy workbook
Hosted at the Candle Creation Bar in NE Portland, you will be surrounded by good vibes and good smells of eco-conscious essential oils and nearby Jasmine Pearl teas.
What you will learn
1. How to create thick and thin contrasting lines with a brush pen or pointed pen and ink
2. Overview of the essential shapes that make up the calligraphy alphabet
3. How to assemble shapes into letters, words, and phrases
4. Create a layout of a phrase, quote, or name in calligraphy to take home
Registration
$120 per person
Includes all supplies, refreshments, and calligraphy workbook
Register at the link below.