Fishers Art Center’s October 23 calligraphy session starts with the stroke

Image: AI-generated illustrative photograph of generic pen-and-ink practice; not the instructor, class materials or a demonstration of the session’s lettering technique.

Lettering can look effortless when you only see the finished card. Fishers Art Center’s Creative Calligraphy Make It Take It session offers a chance to work on what comes before it: brush control, strokes and the choices that shape a personal lettering style.

The adult workshop is listed for Friday, October 23, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., with Laura Reilly as instructor and materials provided. The advertised class price is $59; review checkout for applicable fees and availability. The center’s Make It Take It page says membership discounts do not apply to these sessions.

The Fishers Art Center is at 1 Municipal Drive. Confirm the booking’s location and arrival information rather than selecting an Indianapolis class by mistake when browsing the related programs. A one-session format can be a useful way to try the medium without committing to a longer course.

Give yourself permission to make practice marks that never become a finished message. Compare pressure, spacing and movement as the instructor guides the work, then keep a few examples to see what changed. A satisfying result may be recognizing why one stroke works and knowing what you want to practice next, as well as taking home something you made.

Sources and visit details

• Fishers Art Center: October 23 Creative Calligraphy listing, price and materials
• Fishers Art Center: location and visitor information