Registration
Calligraphy for Beginners: The Basics & Behind with John Smeulders - March 26, 2026
WKSJS20260326 | 15 Spots Available | $45 + Tax
New to Calligraphy? This Is for You.
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for absolute beginners. Discover the art of beautiful writing as you learn to control pressure, create basic strokes, form letters, and connect them into words.
Whether you’re looking to pick up a relaxing new hobby or explore a new creative outlet, this class will give you the confidence and skills to get started.
Join us and start lettering with confidence — register today!
Required supplies for the workshop:
(Bring your own or shop in our store and get 30% off regular-priced items when you’re registered for this workshop)
• Ink
• C3 nib and nib holder
• A pad of Calligraphy paper
*Special offer: All workshop participants will receive a coupon for 30% off regular-priced items on their next purchase.
About the instructor:
Hello! My name is John Smeulders. My journey began in Hilversum, Holland, creating paintings early on at the age of 14, before studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Laren, Holland. I then immigrated to Canada in 1952, where I started my career in commercial art before pursuing my dream of becoming an art teacher - a role I've held for decades across various educational institutions. In 1989, I embraced full-time artistry while still continuing part-time teaching and workshops.
Today I continue my artistic journey, contributing to the local artistic scene in Winnipeg through teaching, creating, and exhibiting my art. You can often find me showing my art at art expos and shows, as well as teaching workshops for drawing, painting, calligraphy, and Chinese brush painting.