Calligraphy In The 21st Century From A to Z
Where: Makeshift Society, 235 Gough Street (between Fell and Oak streets); 415-625-3220.
Price: $90, plus $10 starter kit
Next Class: Monday, January 7
You’re in good hands with Instructor Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, a professional calligrapher who has collaborated with the likes of Martha Stewart Weddings, Chronicle Books, and more. Be honest: You’ve always wanted to write super-elegant letters and gift tags using a pen and nib.

Letterpress: Platemaking and Printing
Where: San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut Street (at Jones Street); 415-771-7020.
Price: $200
Next Class: Two-session class on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13
There’s a reason people go crazy over letterpress printing — when combined with great design, it can make everything from stationery to business cards look luxe and ultra elegant. Learn all the steps involved in the process, from paper preparation to typesetting to printing.

Photo: James Ken Butler