It is after they took a calligraphy class when she learned that beyond acquainting oneself on the decorative style of handwriting, there are valued  lessons from this art of writing.
I learned of his interest in calligraphy when I saw him experimenting with his handwriting. From then on, I would buy him books and pens to support his new found love. Â Seeing that he enjoys following the book and even watches some tutorials on youtube, this mother decided to look for classes to help her son level up.
Fortunately, an opportunity to learn clay art led me to know The Crafters Marketplace. A go-to-place of hobbyists, The Crafters Marketplace is a small yet pleasant craft shop offering cute knick knacks from pen holders to handmade necklaces and stationeries. We enrolled in a 2 1/2-hour calligraphy class with Honey and Joe as our teachers. The husband and wife tandem is very passionate about their craft that it very well reflect on how they handle the class and how they answer each query. They are patient and generous to even share tricks on how to save on ink or how to write legibly.
After the class, I asked my son if he enjoyed. He said yes. I checked as well if he learned something new. He said he learned of discipline. I asked him to elaborate. And I am just so happy he sees and thinks beyond –
DISCIPLINE
Valued lesson learned from calligraphy #1: Discipline
He wants to improve everyday and so he needs to allot time to practice. He knows so well that practice makes perfect. And he says discipline is needed to follow his schedule to practice.
Aside from discipline, he mentioned about Perseverance.
PERSEVERANCE
Valued lesson learned from calligraphy #2: Perseverance
He says calligraphy itself is hard. But despite that, he reassures me he will not give up. He will give time to practice and each day, there will be improvements.
More than anything, though, he learned the basics of calligraphy. And it was all he needs- he told me- to explore and develop.
And as for this mother, she learned that it is never too late to learn something new. Calligraphy is something alien to me and yet the fulfillment and happiness IÂ feel every time I see my handwriting improve is just so overwhelming. I also have to credit my son for pushing his mama to discover her passion.
They say calligraphy is the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.
She has always love calligraphy. She prefers, though, to continue dreaming and imagining herself doing calligraphy until her son showed enthusiasm. She joined her son and together they explored something new. And they both enjoyed.
What to pursue that passion? The Crafter’s Marketplace holds regular Calligraphy sessions at their cute workshop studio at the Rustan’s Supermarket in  Shangri-la EDSA Mandaluyong City. You may check the schedule at their Facebook page.
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And I know exactly where it is because I nearly always pass by since I am at the mall when I am not in Quezon City or Makati. You are correct in saying discipline and perseverance can be learned and only if it is intentional.
Gotta make the connection like you did for it to become a lesson.
Haha. Very near your place. I agree on making the connection. 🙂
Wow. You tried dip pen calligraphy! Yey! Hope you try brush calligraphy next. If you want, you could go to our pen meet: https://www.facebook.com/events/1841652109396320/ 😀
I love it when a parent supports their child’s creativeness. I would’ve done the same thing for my son. Just give him the basis training and he’s off and running. Thank you for posting this. Behind every great child is an amazing mom. ;_
This is a great bonding for you two. Your child indeed is artistic and I love that he is into art, children now a days love gadgets and stuffs involving technology.
That writing sure does take talent. It is so pretty
Caligraphy is a beautiful art, keep the good job!
I am impressed with his commitment. And wow, it’s gorgeous, so gorgeous! Takes patience.
It is such a hard job. But you are doing great!!
Wow! I always wanted to try calligraphy. That looks so tough!
Wow! This is a great bonding moments!! I attended some workshops before about calligraphy and it was a great experience.
Indeed a great experience. So liberating if to describe. Yes, a great bonding for us.
I hadn’t thought about it, but you’re so right! This is valuable!
Thank you for agreeing. 🙂
Learning calligraphy is good practice, aside from the fact that you’re going to learn how to write beautifully, you also learn good values along the way. Like what you experienced! I think aside from discipline and perseverance, you also learn patience.
You are one super cool mom! I’m sure that all your efforts are much appreciated. On a different note, I would have loved to learn calligraphy but it’s something that I have been putting off for a while. Hopefully, I’ll have time to squeeze it in.
I took calligraphy in school and I absolutely loved it. I had horrible handwriting and it make me feel more confident. These lessons you have put together are genius.
Thank you. Calligraphy can be relaxing and yes, once youve seen the product of your effort, it seems you felt a little confident.
I have always been fascinated by people who knows how to do calligraphy. It looks very pretty but not easy to make. Kudos to the patient ones who learn the ropes. 🙂
which reminds me to practice. cliche as it may sound but truly, practice makes perfect. Join too and learn with us!
Caligraphy reminds me so much of my grandmother. She used to make beautiful prints for us as children and I still have several of them to this day.
I have always wanted to learn calligraphy. I think this is something my daughter could probably learn very quickly. She is a little artist.
I would love to learn calligraphy I think it is beautiful but sadly my writing style leaves something to be desired lol.
Push. There are so many workshops offering tutorials and the basics.
I just love calligraphy. It is so beautiful. I always wanted to learn how to do it 🙂
Calligraphy is beautiful Love it as well.
I love calligraphy! I studied it for years and I always try to practice as often as I can. Its a brilliant art form and very therapeutic.
Very therapeutic indeed. I hope I have that same eagerness to practice everyday.
I envy you! I want to succeed in calligraphy, but my personality is so impatient that I often fail at my many attempts to practice. I suppose I have to want it more, so that I will put extra effort into the practice!
Dont envy me as I stopped practicing now that the baby demands more time. But seriously, calligraphy is something i really want to pursue career level. ehehe.
This is amazing. Calligraphy is such a great art to learn. LOVE THIS!
Love calligraphy so much. And yes, such a great art.
Calligraphy is so beautiful. I used to know how, but I lost it along the way. I should try to pick it up again.
Yes, try it again as it can be so relaxing.
I use to love calligraphy when I was younger. It definitely takes so much discipline. I wish I still practiced it so I could create art prints.
you could always go back and practice. no one’s too old to try.
Wow calligraphy is the best. Never to old to try. Thanks for sharing this inspiring article.
yup. never too old to try. thank you.
I’ve been wanting to learn calligraphy. To be able to write so beautifully would be amazing!
Good thing that there are calligraphy lessons being conducted nowadays. Those who are born to have the talent in doing so are very much lucky indeed. But for those who don’t, they can now make it happen. I believe it is possible to practice at home even without taking any lesson – online tutorials perhaps?
Caligraphy is such a beautiful artform and so much becoming extinct in the States. Its sad to see things like this go by the wayside. I took Caligraphy when I was in Middle school. Actually I lost the teachers pen and didn’t go back for weeks:D.
Yes the connection is so important. Too bad I am so far away from you. I would love to meet you and try this out!
Dip pen calligraphy seems awesome. I wished I lived closer so I could come and stop by one day. Keep up doing the good work, the results are amazing
This looks super cool. I think this is something every child should get to do at least once