Online Calligraphy Classes
Live Online Classes with Maria Montes
My online calligraphy courses run in a webinar format via Zoom. I record each session and you are able to review the videos later on, and for those of you living in a different time zone. See below my upcoming online courses.



Online Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy (Level 1)
May 29 & June 5, 19, 26
From 9.30am to 11.30am, AEDT/UTC+10
Level 1: Beginner and intermediate
Introduction to Copperplate lowercase and capitals
Full Price: $180 AUD + GST
— 4 Sundays (no class on June 12)
— For beginner and intermediate students
— Comprehensive list of materials supplied
— Personal class notes provided
— Handouts sent in advance
— 1 spot for a BIPOC student available
— No calligraphy experience required
— Q&A session after each class
— Videos available to watch for 2 months
— Every lesson is recorded and uploaded 3 hours after each class
Online Copperplate Variations (Level 2)
April 3, 10, 24 & May 1st
From 9.30am to 11.30am, AEDT / UTC+10
Level 2: Intermediate
Intermediate Copperplate capitals and variations
Full Price: $180 AUD + GST
— Copperplate Capitals Intermediate Level
— Variations on some of the letters of the lowercase alphabet
— Variations in the alphabet ratio
— Variations on where to apply pressure to obtain different look and feels
Assignments:
— Write an envelope address
— Choose a short quote and apply as many variations as possible.
Syllabus:
— Four Sundays (No class on Easter Sunday)
— For intermediate students
— Comprehensive list of materials supplied
— Personal class notes provided
— Handouts sent in advance
— 1 spot for a BIPOC student available
— No calligraphy experience required
— Q&A session after each class
— Videos available to watch for 2 months
— Personalised feedback to student’s homework
— Every lesson is recorded and uploaded 3 hours after each class
Online Intro to Neuland Calligraphy
TBC
Join the Neuland Waitlist
1:1 Private Calligraphy & Lettering Coaching
I also provide one-to-one private calligraphy classes —week days or weekends— for a calligraphy introduction or to deepen in one of the six calligraphy styles I teach. These private calligraphy and lettering coaching classes are conducted online via Zoom.
1 CLASS
1 hour
Fee: AUD $110 + GST
3 CLASSES
Session 1: 1 hour
Session 2: 1 hour
Session 3: 1 hour
Fee: AUD $299 + GST
Gift Vouchers
Want to give a birthday, anniversary or Christmas gift? Purchase any calligraphy classes, and email me the person’s details (name, surname and postal address) and I’ll mail a handwritten voucher for your loved one.






About Maria Montes
I learnt calligraphy for the first time in 1996. After a long break working as a full time digital Graphic Designer, I went back to study calligraphy, typography and typeface design in Barcelona and New York City under the tuition of Keith Adams, Amanda Adams, Oriol Miró, Laura Meseguer, Iñigo Jerez, Jose Manuel Urós, Cara Di Edwardo, Sumner Stone, Jean François Porchez and Stéphane Elbaz among others.
All my lettering projects start with my own calligraphy as a base. Writing letters teaches me how to look at letterforms and understand its rhythm and contrast. Illustration, typography, lettering and calligraphy are my passion and the best tools for me as a designer to communicate. I feel that the more I understand how to use these tools, the better designer I will become.
I have been teaching calligraphy courses from my studio in Melbourne since 2014, and I’m very proud of it. Special THANKS to everyone who has been part of my workshops, YOU are supporting a freelance artist and designer to keep on going, growing and becoming a better educator.



Corporate Workshops, Engagements and Mentorship Programs
I have done many corporate calligraphy workshops/engagements for the last five years. Some of my clients are listed below:
The Design Conference Brisbane
MPavillion
Melbourne Columba College
Rippon Lea House and Gardens
Typism Conference
Carnegie Library
Moose Toys
Shillington College
Billy Blue College
Como House
Labassa Mansion
University of Melbourne
Griffith University
University of Sunshine Coast
My workshops are hands-on classes where the participants get a lot more out of a practical session plus they understand and acquire knowledge by doing; I supply all materials needed for the workshop including paper, ink, brushes, calligraphy pens, paper roll and a live demo for the entire workshop.
Get in touch to book a workshop, a private class, a calligraphy course or an engagement at your organisation, I’d love to hear from you.
Keep in touch
If you cannot make it this time but would like to be notified with my next calligraphy courses, please follow the link below to subscribe to my mailing list. Expect to hear from me six times a year.
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