Hi, I’m Maxie Peña and thanks for being here!

On this website, you will find tips and techniques that I’ve learned and have been continuing to learn about pointed pen calligraphy. My goal is to provide you with the level of detail and the structured direction I wish I had back when I was starting out.

I help students explore who they are on paper with pen and ink. I train your eyes to see room for growth while appreciating areas of beauty in your strokes. I encourage you, your hands, and your mind to be free of self-doubt and judgment when we are writing. We examine together how calligraphy may differ person to person; no two hands are the same! We will explore the different nuances, guiding you to find your own voice. I encourage doing calligraphy for the love of it. You can never do it wrong when you are only being yourself while you are writing with your pen.

I received my Certificate of Proficiency in Engrosser’s Script from IAMPETH in June 2023 and am currently awaiting results on my Certificate of Excellence application for 2024. I teach workshops both online and in person and have experience leading study groups and teaching in calligraphy guilds. Feel free to reach out to me if you want to schedule a class or a session. I’m based in Vancouver, Canada and would love to meet you either in person or online or both!

Send me an email or let’s connect via Instagram at @maxiecalligraphy.