Online Calligraphy Class for Teens · Anthea Zacharatos
Pointed Pen
Calligraphy
A real, screen-free skill they'll actually keep using. Your teen learns proper dip pen and ink technique, builds their own style, and walks away with a finished piece they're genuinely proud of — no art talent required.
Looking for something real?
Finding a hobby that isn't
a screen or a phase is hard.
- Tired of gift ideas that get used once and forgotten
- Want them off their phone, doing something with their hands
- Worried it'll be too "artsy" or too hard for a beginner
- Looking for a skill, not just a craft kit
Here's the thing: pointed pen calligraphy looks intricate, but it breaks down into simple, repeatable strokes anyone can learn.
In one session, your teen goes from holding a dip pen for the first time to lettering with real confidence — and they walk away with a skill they'll actually use again.
What they'll walk away with
A real skill, taught the right way.
Dip Pen & Ink Technique
Proper handling of a dip pen and ink, plus the foundational strokes pointed pen calligraphy is built from.
Their Own Style
Building strokes into letters, then words, while developing personal letterforms — not just copying a template.
Real Confidence
Hands-on practice in a relaxed, encouraging setting designed to build skill and self-belief, not pressure.
A Skill They'll Use
Applicable to cards, artwork, journaling, and personal projects — a timeless skill, not a one-off craft.
Who this is for
A thoughtful gift that actually gets used.
Teens who love journaling, art, or anything creative
Total beginners — no pen-and-ink experience needed
A meaningful gift from a mom, grandmother, or favourite aunt
Anyone looking for a calm, screen-free creative outlet
Your Instructor
Anthea Zacharatos
Founder, Crouch End Calligraphy
Anthea is a Canadian calligrapher living in London, UK, where she has run Crouch End Calligraphy since 2017.
You'll find her at her desk inking event stationery, out and about teaching calligraphy workshops to all ages, or busy engraving and sharing her love of calligraphy at live events.
Give them a skill, not just a gift.
One Saturday afternoon, a dip pen, and a craft they'll come back to again and again. No experience required — just a willingness to try.
Register for Pointed Pen CalligraphyQuestions? Reach out at [email protected]