Blurred teal-and-blue typography on white cards, overlapping at angles on a dark background.

Writing & studying calligraphy since 2011. Sharing knowledge since 2014.

I'm the author of an educational platform called Writing Calligraphy. This project is the culmination of many years of hands-on calligraphy practice and study. It has been created with the intention of educating and bringing a contemporary light to calligraphy and its close relationship to its younger cousin, typography—two elements that have always been present in my career since 2011.

online & in-person calligraphy courses

Additionally, I offer in-person and online calligraphy courses, corporate workshops, as well as private 1-on-1 calligraphy coaching services. Learn more below!

Handwritten “Calligraphy” on white paper with pen nibs and a brush pen at the bottom

Self-Paced Calligraphy Courses

Looking to up-skill your calligraphy game and learn by doing?


After more than ten years teaching in-person and online calligraphy workshops, I have now launched all my courses as self-paced, pre-recorded learning experiences. This means, you complete my calligraphy courses in your own schedule with your own agenda + now unlimited access!

Maria Montes with a private calligraphy student leaning over a table, reviewing papers and writing with pens in a focused indoor workspace.

Private 1:1 Tutorials

I provide 1-on-1 private calligraphy and lettering coaching sessions —week days or weekends— for a calligraphy introduction or to deepen in one particular style.


These private tutorials are conducted online via Zoom, or in person at my studio in Naarm/Melbourne.

People seated at a long table in a workshop, writing while a presenter writes on a whiteboard.

In-Person Calligraphy Courses

Join me for an immersive, hands-on course where you’ll learn the art and technique of calligraphy using traditional tools and modern sensibilities.


Whether you're a total beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will ignite your creativity and strengthen your letterform foundation. All materials provided — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.

testimonialS

Maria is a very gifted calligrapher and a great instructor with a quirky sense of humour. I really enjoyed her calligraphy courses.

Vitas Anderson

These are some of the organisations I have worked with since 2014.

Educational Institutions (A-M)

ATypI Paris (FR)
Beyond Branding, Master’s Elisava (ES)
Billy Blue College (AU)
Carnegie Library (AU)
Como House & Gardens (AU)
Darebin Library (AU)
Griffith University (AU)
Hume City Council Libraries (AU)
Intentional Digital Agency (AU)

Itinerarios de Caligrafía, ICKI (ES)

Labassa Mansion (AU)
L’Escola d’Art i Disseny de Tortosa (ES)
Melbourne Columba College (AU)
Melbourne M-Pavilion (AU)
Monash University (AU)

Educational Institutions (M-Z)

Moose Toys (AU)

Practica Program (US)
Rippon Lea House & Gardens (AU)
Shillington College (AU)
Stonnington Library (AU)
The Design Conference Brisbane (AU)
Tipo-g Typographic School Barcelona (ES)

Towson University (US)
Typism Conference (AU)
Tylabs, Typographics (US)
University of Melbourne (AU)
University of Newcastle (AU)
University of Sunshine Coast (AU)
Western Sydney University (AU)
Yarra City Council Libraries (AU)

testimonialS

Maria is an excellent teacher of Copperplate calligraphy. I have done three online workshops with her so far and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. She is very patient and explains everything so well. I would recommend her classes to anyone interested in learning calligraphy.

Susana Smith