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

February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2022
From 9.30am to 11.30am, AEDT/UTC+11
Level: Beginner and intermediate
Introduction to Copperplate lowercase and capitals
Early Bird Price: $160 AUD (till December 24, 2021)
Full Price: $180 AUD

— Four consecutive Sundays
— For beginner and intermediate students
— Comprehensive list of materials supplied
— Personal class notes provided
— Handouts sent in advance
— 1 spot for a BIPOC students available
— No calligraphy experience required
— Q&A session after each class
— Videos available to watch for 2 months
— Personalised feedback to all students
— Every lesson is recorded and uploaded 3 hours after each class

Copperplate Variations

April 3, 10, 24 and May 1st, 2022
From 9.30am to 11.30am, AEDT
Level: Intermediate
Intermediate Copperplate capitals and variations
Early Bird Price: $180 AUD (till December 24, 2021)
Full Price: $199 AUD

— 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 students available
— No calligraphy experience required
— Q&A session after each class
— Videos available to watch for 2 months
— Personalised feedback to all students
— Every lesson is recorded and uploaded 3 hours after each class

Online Intro to Neuland Calligraphy

TBC

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One-to-One Private Calligraphy 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 classes can be conducted in person at my studio or online via Zoom.

1 CLASS
1.5 hours
Fee: AUD $160

3 CLASSES
Session 1: 1.5 hours
Session 2: 1.5 hours
Session 3: 1.5 hours
Fee: AUD $360

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.