Lettering classes
for every hand
Pointed pen, broad edge and brush lettering taught in small groups on the Sunshine Coast. Beginners welcome, improvers pushed — all tools included, private sessions available.
Three scripts, one studio
We teach three hands and we teach them differently. Pointed pen (copperplate) for elegance, broad edge for structure and italic forms, brush lettering for the forgiving modern style most people actually want first.
Picking the wrong first script is the most common beginner mistake — we'll tell you which of the three suits what you want to make: wedding envelopes, journaling, or just better handwriting with intention.
- Pointed pen — copperplate and modern calligraphy
- Broad edge — italic and foundational hands
- Brush lettering — modern, forgiving, fast wins
- Private and corporate formats available
Class formats and prices
Saturday classes
3h group session, beginner or improver track, all tools in.
One-on-one
2h focused session on your script and your project.
Group events
Hens, teams, schools — we bring the whole kit to you.
Multi-class passes: book 3 Saturdays, the third is half price. Full list on the price page.
Choosing your first class
Six steps from 'I've never held a nib' to writing something you'd frame.
Pick your script
Tell us what you want to make and we'll point you at pointed pen, broad edge or brush — different tools, different results.
Book the seat
Pick a Saturday that suits. Confirmation with the address and what (not) to wear arrives same day.
Tool talk
First 20 minutes of class: why cheap kits fail and what the right tools do differently.
Drills before letters
Pressure and form drills first — boring for ten minutes, then suddenly your letters work.
Your first words
Guided letterforms into your first finished piece on proper paper.
Keep the momentum
Home practice plan, the honest $60 starter kit list, and a discount on your next class.
Class moments
All six services at a glance
| Service | Best for | Lead time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom fountain pens | A pen built to your hand | 2–3 weeks | $320 |
| Leather journals | Writing, gifting, guest books | 1–2 weeks | $95 |
| Calligraphy workshops | Learning by hand, small groups | Saturdays | $95 |
| Corporate stationery | Branded runs, client gifts | 3–4 weeks | $38 /set |
| Pen repair & tuning | Vintage or daily-carry fixes | 1–2 weeks | $45 |
| Gift sets & engraving | Occasions, names, keepsakes | 48h–3 weeks | $89 |
The teaching bench
Small classes only — because lettering is taught by watching hands, not slides.
Sarah Whitcombe
INSTRUCTORTeaches all three scripts and keeps a strict 8-seat cap so everyone gets corrected before bad habits set.
Daniel Mercer
STUDIO HOSTSets up each class and keeps the tea coming. Ask him about pens during the break — at your own risk.
Grab a seat
Tell us your level and your script leanings — we'll confirm the next available Saturday, or set up a private session if you'd rather not share the bench.
+61 3 9416 2873 · smartpapercraft@gmail.com
Seats confirmed within a business day · full payment holds your place at the table