Private One-On-One Calligraphy Coaching
I provide 1:1 private calligraphy, handwriting and lettering coaching services —week days or weekends— for a calligraphy introduction or to deepen in one particular style. These private lessons are conducted online via Zoom or in-person if you live in Naarm/Melbourne.
- Online 1:1 private coaching
- Fully customised to your needs & goals
- Weekdays or weekends
- Bibliography recommended
- Examples of applied works
- Personal class notes provided
- Suggested homework
- Personalised feedback
- Visual material list
- Access to private recordings
- Fully-customised sessions
- Q&A after each session
1:1 Private Coaching Sessions In A Nutshell
I specialise in Copperplate calligraphy, cursive handwriting, script brush lettering, vector-based lettering using Illustrator and Glyphs, and illustrated lettering.
I teach broad-edge pen Roman Capitals, Modern Carolingian, Italic calligraphy, Neuland and Blackletter for beginners.
I work with your calendar and time zone and I fully customised each session based on your calligraphy and lettering needs and goals.
1:1 Private Coaching Packages
1 x Private Coaching Session
- 90 min x 1 session
- Students from all levels
Included:
— Don't know where to start?
— Get all your questions answered!
— Visual material list and bibliography
— Reliable resources to get started in your journey
3 x Private Coaching Sessions
- 60 min x 3 sessions
- Students from all levels
Who are these sessions for?
— From beginner to advanced students
— Anyone with an interest in letterforms
— Grown-ups wanting to improve their handwriting skills
Included:
— Guidebook of your calligraphy style
— Examples of applied works
— Homework suggested
— Personalised feedback
— Specific resources based on your goals & needs
3 x Private Coaching Sessions For Children & Teens
- 45 min x 3 sessions
- Students under 18 years old
Who are these sessions for?
— Teenagers under 18 years old
— Parents with their children wanting to improve their writing skills (7-16 years old)
Included:
— Guidebook of your calligraphy style
— Examples of applied works
— Homework suggested
— Personalised feedback
— Specific resources based on your goals & needs
6 x Private Coaching Sessions
- 60 min x 6 sessions
- Fine-tune your skills and publish your personal work
Who are these sessions for?
— Intermediate & advanced students
— Designers refining their calligraphic/lettering skills
— Calligraphers, letterers, graphic and type designers wanting to level up
Included:
— Guidebook of your calligraphy style/s
— Examples of applied works
— Homework suggested
— Personalised feedback after each session
— Mix-media techniques
— Reliable and recommended resources to keep learning
11 x Private Coaching Sessions
- 60 min x 11 sessions
- Get support and feedback on your custom client or personal project
Who are these sessions for?
— Professional calligraphers, letterers, graphic and type designers
Included:
— Build a strong body of work
— Beyond calligraphy: Learning to see
— Expand your letterform visual library
— Get professional feedback on your work
— Develop your style vs. develop lettering styles
— Licensing your lettering work
— Reliable and recommended resources to keep learning
Included in All My 1:1 Private Coaching Packages
- Visual list of materials
- Resources + bibliography
- Personalised feedback
- Professional advise based on your specific goals and needs.
Description
1:1 Private Coaching In A Nutshell
I provide one-on-one private calligraphy and lettering coaching services —week days or weekends— for a calligraphy introduction or to deepen in one particular style.
These private coaching sessions are conducted online via Zoom.
I specialise in Copperplate calligraphy, script brush lettering, vector-based lettering using Illustrator and Glyphs, and illustrated lettering.
I teach broad-edge pen Roman Capitals, Modern Carolingian, Italic calligraphy, Neuland and Blackletter for beginners.
Who Are These 1:1 Private Coaching Calligraphy Services For?
- Professional graphic designers
- Professional typeface designers
- Professional lettering designers
- Professional brand designers
- Design students looking to expand their typographic skill set
- Type design students
- Calligraphers and letterers wanting to level up their game
- Anyone with an interest in letters and visual communication
- Anyone looking for a mindful, creative and meditative practice
- Anyone with an interest in our Latin alphabet and creativity
- Professional designers refining their calligraphy & lettering skills
- Parents with their children wanting to learn a creative skill
- Anyone wanting to improve their cursive handwriting skills
- Children under 16 years old accompanied by their parents have a discounted fee
About Your Instructor
Maria Montes | Calligrapher, Brand & Lettering Designer
Maria Montes is an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education.
Her multidisciplinary practice expands across brand identity, packaging illustration, custom lettering, calligraphy, fashion, art and culture. She has been teaching calligraphy independently since 2014 including: Copperplate, Italic, Blackletter, Carolingian, Neuland, Roman Capitals and Brush lettering.
Maria studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona and a Condensed Program in Typeface Design at Type@Cooper in NYC. In 2018 she released her first independent chromatic font family called Green Fairy. In 2025, Monted has released her second display font called Kanat Latin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I purchase this course as a gift voucher for a loved one?
Absolutely! Purchase this course and email me the person’s details, and I will create a digital voucher for them.
Can I still do the course as a left hander?
Absolutely yes! In fact, left handers are great calligraphers and you may find easier to follow the angle of the writing in comparison to right handers. Check this video about left hander positioning.
Are these private tuitions in English?
These private tuitions can be conducted in English, Spanish and Catalan. I also speak Portuñol!
Do you give personal feedback if we send our practice to you?
Yes, if you send me your homework by email, I'll review it and give you feedback.
Do I need experience in calligraphy?
No, these private tuitions are for all levels, from total beginners to advanced students.
Do you also provide private lettering tuitions?
Yes! I can help you with hand lettering, pixel-based lettering with Procreate and vector-based lettering with Adobe Illustrator or Glyphs App.
Still have a question?
Reach out and I’ll happily answer any additional questions you may have.