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Learn Modern Calligraphy with Botanical Inks
Ever wondered how trees can be turned into ink? Join us for a joyful afternoon of creativity as we explore calligraphy with botanical inks made from local walnut, oak, and alder. Come connect with nature, learn the art of lettering, and take home your own beautifully written name. Hosted by Hoyt Arboretum in Portland, Oregon, November 15, 2025.
Intro to Modern Calligraphy
Learn modern calligraphy with a brush pen! Join artist Molly Chidsey at Tokki Art Supply in Hood River on Sun. Oct 5, 2025, 1–4 pm. Perfect for beginners and intermediates. You’ll create beautiful letters, words, and a take-home calligraphy piece. All supplies included.
Modern Calligraphy 201: Forming Words and Flourishes
So you have learned the modern calligraphy alphabet, now what? Learn the art of how to connect letters together smoothly to create beautiful words and phrases. Expand your modern calligraphy practice in this supportive, in-person workshop. Register through Tokki Art Supply in Hood River, Oregon.
Modern Calligraphy 101: Learn the Alphabet
Are you calligraphy curious? Explore modern calligraphy with Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics at this beginner-friendly and supportive workshop. Learn to make the basic shapes, letters, and words in calligraphy with a brush pen. First of three in a series! Register through Tokki Art Supply in Hood River, Oregon.
Flourishing Basics for Modern Calligraphy
Learn the art of flourishing! Flourishes are a great compliment to modern calligraphy, but are also useful for embellishing handwritten letters, lettering art, or anywhere you want to add a little extra flair. Class includes a downloadable workbook.This is a virtual workshop on Zoom. No experience necessary; beginners welcome!
Pen and Ink Workshop
What’s the big deal with ink? Join me for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of using a pointed pen with ink in this in-person workshop. Great for those looking to ink calligraphy, lettering art, line drawings, or comics with real ink. We will learn how to choose and prepare a nib, how to load one into a pointed pen AKA nib holder, sample different types of ink, and techniques for creating ink marks on paper. All supplies included! Workshop will be in SE Portland, Oregon. All ability levels welcome.
Intro to Modern Calligraphy workshop
SOLD OUT! Are you calligraphy curious? Explore modern calligraphy with Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics and hosted by Tokki Art Supply in Hood River on November 9, 2024. Get tickets here.
Modern Calligraphy 201 Workshop
Expand your modern calligraphy practice in this supportive, in-person workshop in Portland, Oregon. Learn how to create majuscules (upper-case) letters in modern calligraphy; how to incorporate flourishes into your calligraphy lettering; and how to create a layout of a phrase or quote in calligraphy.
Modern calligraphy course - Portland Art Guild
SOLD OUT! Learn modern calligraphy with me! This three-class series is hosted by Portland Art Guild from October 7 - October 21. Registration now open!
Modern Calligraphy 101 Workshop
Are you calligraphy curious? Explore modern calligraphy with Molly Chidsey of Lady Fern Graphics at this beginner-friendly and supportive workshop. Learn to make the basic shapes, letters, and words in calligraphy with a brush pen. First of three in a series! Register for one workshop or all three for a discount on your tickets. All supplies included.
Learn Modern Calligraphy
Are your curious about how you can add lettering to your artwork? Learn the art of modern calligraphy with me at Portland Art Guild this March! Classes are March 2, 9, & 16, 2024 from 10:00 am – Noon at Portland Art Guild (PAG). Cost: $30 for PAG Members, $60 for Non-members.
What my workshop students are saying:
“You are very engaging, encouraging, and super positive!”
Participants in my Travel Sketching with Watercolor workshop.
Gather some friends for a personal art retreat
Private art workshops
I offer private workshops for you and your friends in your own home or other community gathering space.
Designed for groups between 6-15 participants, choose from three different topics:
Watercolor (beginner to intermediate)
Modern Calligraphy (beginner to intermediate)
Botanical illustration (intermediate to advanced)
Create an illustrated travel journal (intermediate to advanced)
Offered throughout the greater Portland, OR area.
Art learning partners
I work with several venues around the Northwest to offer art workshops. Check out some of my current partners.
Oregon Society of Artists &
Oregon School of the Arts
Portland, OR
Sitka Center for Art and Ecology
Otis, OR
Tokki Art Supply
Hood River, OR
Cup of Tea Oregon
Clackamas, OR
Want me to come teach in your area?
Send me a message and I will be happy to follow up.
Botanical Illustration at Oregon Society of Artists
Botanical Illustration at Tokki Art Supply
Modern Calligraphy at Tokki Art Supply
Watercolor Basics, private group workshop
Drawing Basics at Cup of Tea
Watercolor Cards at Tokki Art Supply
Participant testimonials
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"A tantalizing introduction with just the right balance of hand-holding and inspiration."
-Calligraphy workshop participant
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"Thank you for breaking down the process into steps that are easy to follow."
-Travel sketching workshop participant
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“Molly is so approachable in accessing this info. Totally not intimidating!”
-Watercolor workshop participant
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"I like that this class gives the freedom to create with no judgement!"
-Travel sketching workshop participant
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"I enjoyed the imperfection of the illustration process, helpful since I am a beginner."
-Botanical illustration workshop participant
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“Molly’s energy and delight are obvious. Thoughtful materials and great flow.”
-Calligraphy workshop participant
Refund policy
For workshops hosted by Lady Fern Graphics: If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.
For workshops hosted by Oregon Society of Artists, Tokki Art Supply, or Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, the refund policy of that organization applies.