Workshop Information

Modern Brush Calligraphy

With Janet Murata

– Artwork by Janet Murata

The Calligrapher’s Guild of Manitoba is pleased to host a Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Janet Murata.

Modern Calligraphy is an extremely accessible style of calligraphy, offering students of all levels a path to mastering beautiful handwriting. It uses modern tools to adapt traditional scripts, with an emphasis on creative expression over rigid historical rules. 

The versatility of this script has made it popular for wedding invitations, name plates, gift tags, and personalized greeting cards.  Janet recommends it as an ideal starting point for pursuing the relaxing, therapeutic artform of calligraphy.

Janet will guide participants through the essential techniques of modern brush lettering and help students explore the creative possibilities of this hand and find their own personal style on paper.

Students will be introduced to recommended tools and shown how to use them effectively.  Additional resources will be supplied for continued practice after the workshop.

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Recommended Supply List

Participants are asked to bring the following supplies with them to class on October 4th, 2025.

• Brush Marker (Recommended: Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip Brush Pen (black ink)
• Canson XL Pro Marker Layout Paper
• Tracing Paper (optional) / Rhodia Paper (optional)
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Eraser
• A few colored pencils, crayons or markers to decorate letters
• 2 paper clips
• Handouts with some extra guidelines printed. (The handouts will be emailed to participants a few days before the class).
• A three to six word phrase, short quote or affirmation to work on in class
• Please do not forget to bring a lunch !

For an optional $15.00 fee, the following supplies will be provided by the instructor:

• Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip Brush Pen (black ink)
• Canson XL Pro Marker Layout Paper
• Printed Guidelines and Handouts
• Tracing Paper
• 2 Paper Clips

For those who have some experience with brush pens and wish to experiment further, additional supplies might include:

• A small round pointed tip brush
• Watercolor paints of your choice
• Water and Vessel, Towel or paper towels, Watercolor paper

And/or:

• A flexible pointed pen nib of your choice
• Nib holder
• Ink or paint, Water and Vessel, Towel or paper towels

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About Janet

Janet is a professional calligrapher/artist and small business owner based in Winnipeg, MB. Under her brand name Michiko Craft, she provides custom calligraphy services and has completed numerous commissioned works. In 2024, Janet served as a Maker-in-Residence for the Winnipeg Public Library, teaching drop-in crafting and calligraphy sessions as well as more formal calligraphy classes. She has previously taught calligraphy with the Manitoba Crafts Museum as well as the Calligraphers’ Guild of Manitoba. Janet lives and works in Treaty 1 territory.

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