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Calligraphy Teacher
Training Program

India's structured certification for calligraphy educators. A six-month program that trains serious practitioners to teach, with clarity, structure, and pedagogical depth.

25 SeptemberApplications Close
25 SeatsBatch Size
6 MonthsDuration · Online
3 Days / WeekFrequency
₹45,000Program Fee
18+ YearsEligibility
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Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so seats fill by decision rather than by deadline. Applying early is genuinely better than applying late.

Why CTTP Exists

India has thousands of calligraphers and very few trained calligraphy teachers

Every script that survives does so because someone chose to teach it. Not because it was practised beautifully by a few, but because it was transmitted, deliberately, to people who then transmitted it again. Transmission is a trained skill. It is not a byproduct of mastery.

Calligraphy in India has been sustained through the dedication of practitioners who passed knowledge on through workshops, individual teaching, and mentorship. As interest has grown, especially among learners aged 8 to 16, the gap has become clear. A calligrapher can produce excellent work for twenty years and still be unable to explain a single stroke to a nervous ten-year-old. Those are two different crafts, and only one of them is being taught.

Teaching young learners needs structure, age-appropriate progression, and pedagogy that holds up across a real classroom. CTTP was created to address exactly that, by focusing on teacher training rather than skill development alone.

Teach calligraphy with structure and age-appropriate methods

Balance artistic practice with pedagogy and lesson planning

Work confidently with children and young learners

Contribute meaningfully to the long-term growth of calligraphy education in India

How This Program Came to Be

Built from years of teaching, observation and refinement

Our team has spent years teaching calligraphy learners across India. In that time we watched closely: where students hesitated, which corrections actually changed a hand, and which explanations never landed no matter how many times they were repeated.

We also paid attention to the ecosystem around those students. How schools approach handwriting and the arts. What parents ask for. What the inquiries reaching us from aspiring teachers were really asking, underneath the question about fees and duration.

Alongside that, we compared what happens in a real classroom with what the available courses in the market were offering. The pattern was consistent. Students could learn calligraphy. Many still could not teach it. They had the hand, and not the confidence, the sequence, or the language to guide someone else through it.

So we kept working on the answer. Across multiple batches we rebuilt the curriculum, tested different teaching structures, and refined the sequence until the progression held for learners of different backgrounds and different starting points. Feedback from every batch went back into the design of the next one.

Today our students leave with something a series of isolated calligraphy courses does not produce: clarity about how the craft is built, confidence standing in front of a class, and real professional exposure before they begin.

If your goal is to become a calligraphy educator, and not only someone who practises calligraphy, this program has been designed for you.

The Calligraphy FoundationFaculty and Curriculum Team
Who Should Apply

Is CTTP right for you?

CTTP is a commitment to your practice, your discipline, and your growth. Please apply only if you are ready to engage fully.

CTTP Is For You If…

  • ✓You want to teach calligraphy, not just practice it
  • ✓You want to work with children and learners aged 8 to 16
  • ✓You value structure, discipline, and pedagogy
  • ✓You want recognition as a trained educator
  • ✓You have already learned calligraphy to a basic level or are an amateur calligrapher
  • ✓You practice regularly but lack clear structure or progression
  • ✓You want to present your work professionally

CTTP Is NOT For:

  • ✗Those who want to learn calligraphy as a casual hobby
  • ✗Those looking for a quick certificate without consistent practice
  • ✗Those unwilling to teach, mentor or guide learners
  • ✗Those not ready to follow a structured curriculum and disciplined practice
  • ✗Those expecting instant perfection

CTTP is for those who are serious about education, impact, and growth.

What Makes CTTP Different

Built on Three Pillars

01

Structured Learning

Every stroke, letter, and word is taught with purpose: why it exists, how it behaves, and how it connects.

02

Professional Orientation

You learn how to document your journey, present your work, and approach calligraphy as a serious discipline.

03

Pedagogy-Based Training

Teachers develop through process-oriented learning and classroom-focused teaching practice.

CTTP bridges the gap  ·  passion to profession  ·  skill to pedagogy  ·  practice to teaching

A calligraphy courseCTTP
Ends when you can write wellEnds when you can teach well
Teaches techniqueTeaches technique and how to transfer it
No pedagogyA full module of pedagogy and teaching practice
Work is admiredWork is assessed and corrected
Open enrollmentAdmission by application and interview
Ends with a certificateEnds with a capstone, an internship, and two portfolios

Both are worth doing, and they lead to different places. If your goal is to improve your own calligraphy, a good course will serve you better and cost you less. If your goal is to teach, keep reading.

Program Structure

How the Program Works

Schedule & Format

The commitment, stated exactly.

Duration
6 Months
Format
Fully Online, Live
Frequency
3 Days per Week
Session Length
120 to 150 minutes
Morning Batch
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Evening Batch
9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Self-Study
8 to 10 Hours per Week
Batch Size
Maximum 25 Participants
6
Live Sessions
hours per week
8 to 10
Self-Study & Practice
hours per week
14 to 16
Total Commitment
hours per week

To reach the intended learning outcomes, plan for roughly 8 to 10 hours of self-study each week outside the live sessions. This typically includes:

Daily script practice Assignment completion Revision Reflection Portfolio development

How You Learn

What every participant receives, from day one.

  • Fully online programJoin from anywhere in India, no travel required
  • Live interactive classesTaught live, with questions answered in the session
  • Session recordings providedRevisit any class at your own pace
  • Access to recordings from both active batchesWhere applicable, so a missed morning session can be caught up from the evening batch
  • Structured LMS learning portalOne organised home for every module, resource and submission
  • Printed module booksA designed, printed book for every module, yours to keep and teach from
  • Regular written feedbackSpecific corrections on your work, not general encouragement
Program Snapshot

Six months, in numbers

16
Modules
Across history, handwriting, calligraphy, advanced work and pedagogy
150+
Learning Hours
Live instruction, guided practice and structured review
1
Capstone Project
The final integrated assessment: a Teaching Portfolio and an Artist Portfolio
3 Months
Internship
Mentored teaching experience with The Calligraphy Foundation
2 Years
Membership
Continued association with The Calligraphy Foundation after certification
175+Days of practice and reviews
25+Assignments designed for growth
150+Recorded video lectures
10+Ink Quests (explorations)
4Live guest lectures
Curriculum Overview

16 Modules, in sequence

A structured, sequenced curriculum that builds technical mastery alongside pedagogical readiness. Each module has defined learning outcomes, guided practice, and regular assessment.

Every module comes as a printed book

These are not handouts. Each module of CTTP is published as a designed, printed workbook that stays on your shelf long after the batch ends, and that you can teach from directly.

They arrive as part of your kit, included in the fee.

The printed CTTP module books

Foundations and Context

Modules 1 to 2
CTTP printed module book for module 01
01 The Art of Calligraphy: Form, Technique and Historical Context
CTTP printed module book for module 02
02 The Shape of Script: A Journey Through Indian Writing

The Art of Handwriting

Modules 3 to 5
CTTP printed module book for module 03
03 Monoline Foundational
CTTP printed module book for module 04
04 American Cursive
CTTP printed module book for module 05
05 Monoline Italic

Mastering the Basics: Classic Calligraphy Styles

Modules 6 to 9
CTTP printed module book for module 06
06 Brush Pen Calligraphy
CTTP printed module book for module 07
07 Copperplate Calligraphy
CTTP printed module book for module 08
08 Devanagari Calligraphy
CTTP printed module book for module 09
09 Broad Edge Italic Calligraphy

Beyond the Basics: Contemporary and Advanced Work

Modules 10 to 11
CTTP printed module book for module 10
10 Renaissance Letters: Illuminating the Past
CTTP printed module book for module 11
11 Flourishing Techniques: Adding Grace to Letters

Pedagogical Training and Professional Skills

Modules 12 to 16
12 Crafting Effective Calligraphy Lesson Plans
13 Creating Impactful Handouts: A Calligrapher's Guide
14 Engaging Students in the Art of Calligraphy
15 Assessing Calligraphy Skills: Methods and Metrics
16 Digital Teaching, Tools and Professional Ethics
The Final Stroke

The Capstone Project

One Capstone Project, not a series of separate assignments. It is the final integrated assessment of everything the six months have built, and it carries two components.

  • Teaching Portfolio. Lesson plans, handouts, assessment tools and demonstration material. Proof that you can run a class.
  • Artist Portfolio. Your own body of work across the scripts studied. Proof that you can do what you teach.
  • Presentation and defence of both components before mentors
  • Classroom and practice review as the closing assessment
What Comes Next

3-Month Internship with The Calligraphy Foundation

The natural continuation of the learning journey. Certification tells you that you are trained. The internship is where you find out that you can actually do it, with mentors still beside you.

  • Mentored teaching exposure in a real setting
  • Supervised lesson delivery and feedback
  • Professional positioning: resume, portfolio and profile
  • Followed by 2 years of membership with The Calligraphy Foundation

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Student Works

Work made by our students

Selected pieces from previous batches. Every one of these was made by someone who arrived able to write and left able to teach.

Copperplate calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
Flourishes calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
Italic calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
Monoline Italic calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
Monoline Foundational calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
Illuminated Letters calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
American Cursive calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
Devanagari calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
Brushpen calligraphy, student work from a previous CTTP batch
What You Will Gain

By the End of 6 Months

CTTP does not promise perfection. It promises clarity, confidence, and direction.

Academically, you will gain:

  • Clear, scientific understanding of calligraphy principles
  • Structured approach to scripts and practice
  • Pedagogical clarity for teaching younger age groups
  • Lesson planning and assessment skills
  • Ability to correct mistakes and guide learners
  • Confidence to lead a real classroom
  • Disciplined and goal-oriented practice habits
  • A documented learning journey and portfolio foundation

Professionally, you will gain:

  • Certification as a Calligraphy Educator
  • Readiness to teach children (8 to 16 years)
  • Experience through mentored internships
  • Confidence to conduct classes and workshops
  • Pathways to earn through teaching
  • Entry to a diverse community of educators worldwide
  • Feel confident, respected, and independent

By the end of CTTP, you don't just know calligraphy. You are ready to teach it responsibly.

Admission Process

Admission is by application and interview

Applications are read personally, not filtered by software. They are reviewed as they arrive rather than all at the end, which is why applying early matters.

1

Submit Application

Your work, your background, and your reasons for wanting to teach

2

Counselling & Interview

A twenty-minute conversation, not an examination. Ask us anything.

3

Selection

A decision within 48 hours of the interview. Accept, waitlist, or decline.

4

Confirmation

Accepted applicants have five days to confirm their seat

5

Enroll & Start

Complete payment, choose your batch timing, and join orientation

What defines admission to CTTP

  • Application and interviewEvery application is read personally. Shortlisted applicants attend a twenty-minute conversation, and a decision follows within 48 hours.
  • Only 25 seatsThe cap is arithmetic before it is anything else. Individual feedback on every assignment, and peer reviews where everyone is genuinely heard, only work at this size.
  • Flexible payment optionsOne-time payment with a 5% discount, or two, three and four-part instalment plans. Details below.

Selection is not gatekeeping for its own sake. In a cohort of this size with assessed work and peer review, the people beside you shape what you learn. It is the only mechanism that protects the standard you are paying for, and it is why the certificate means something.

Eligibility Requirements

18+ Years of Age 12th Standard or Equivalent Foundation in Art Preferred English & Hindi Proficiency Indian Applicants Only
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Program Fee

Flexible Payment Options

Total program fee: ₹45,000. This fee covers all instructional materials, workshops, and access to online resources provided by the program. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Best Value

One-Time Payment

₹42,750
5% discount applied
Pay the full amount upfront and save ₹2,250 on the base fee.

Two-Part Payment

₹45,000
No additional charge
1st Installment: ₹22,500
2nd Installment: ₹22,500 (after 30 days)

Three-Part Payment

₹47,250
5% additional charge
1st Installment: ₹15,000
2nd Installment: ₹16,125 (after 30 days)
3rd Installment: ₹16,125 (after 60 days)

Four-Part Payment

₹48,150
7% additional charge
1st Installment: ₹15,000
2nd Installment: ₹11,050 (after 30 days)
3rd Installment: ₹11,050 (after 60 days)
4th Installment: ₹11,050 (after 90 days)

Material Included

The complete course kit reaches you before the first session. Nothing essential is sold separately.

Approx. ₹10,000kit value, included in your fee
  • All module books
  • Practice books
  • Guidelines and instruction booklet
  • Oblique holder
  • Straight holder
  • Ball pens
  • Pencils
  • Pointed nibs
  • Broad nibs
  • Calligraphy inks
  • Scale (ruler)
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener
  • Other essential calligraphy accessories

All of the above is included in the course kit and provided to the student. Additional consumables may be purchased separately if required.

Payment Options
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Certification

Two Levels of Certification

This program is demanding on purpose. A certificate anyone can receive by turning up is worth what it costs to get. All requirements are stated here, before you apply, rather than after you pay.

Certificate of Proficiency

Awarded to trainees who demonstrate consistent performance and complete all program requirements to the required standard.

  • Minimum 75% attendance across all scheduled sessions
  • Minimum 80% of homework assignments submitted on time
  • 75% or above in each evaluation component
  • Good command demonstrated in the final assignments
  • Successful completion of the Capstone Project, both portfolios
  • Satisfactory mentor assessment at both preliminary and final stages

Certificate of Participation

Awarded to trainees who complete the course but do not meet the full criteria for the Certificate of Proficiency.

  • Completion of the program duration
  • Active participation in sessions and workshops
  • Score below 75% in any evaluation component, homework below 80% on time, or an incomplete Capstone Project

Certificates are issued within 2 weeks of batch completion. The Final Project must be submitted within 4 months of the course conclusion.

Alumni Voices

Words from Our Students

"

The course was thoughtfully designed, with each session building on the previous one, ensuring steady skill development. The balance between theory and practice supported my growth effectively. All queries were promptly and thoroughly addressed during sessions.

Vinitha Jain
Teacher · Bengaluru
"

The course was well-structured, from history of calligraphy to knowledge of each script taught. The mix of theory and practical applications ensured a well-rounded learning experience. I highly recommend this for anyone planning to build a career in teaching calligraphy.

Sakshi Garg
Housewife · Delhi
"

The structure focuses on important topics while keeping students engaged. It personally helped me understand how to prepare a lesson plan and arrange sessions from the ground up. Technical learning helped me understand how to apply this in my professional life.

Dilpreet Chahal
School Teacher · Punjab
"

Each stroke is taught with such technical detail that the learning process becomes very systematic. The CTTP program not only enhanced my calligraphy skills but also inspired a deeper appreciation for this beautiful art form. Highly recommended.

Deepsi Bhatia
School Teacher · Delhi
"

The course has been very well structured and thoughtfully designed. Every aspect reflects the careful planning and dedication of the mentors. It is not only enriching for learners but also extremely beneficial for those who wish to teach calligraphy further.

Sapna Jain
Housewife · Ludhiana
"

I now feel equipped not only as a calligrapher but as someone ready to share this beautiful art with others. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and passionate. Highly recommended to anyone passionate about calligraphy and teaching.

Vrushali Mandre
Teacher · Mumbai
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What exactly is CTTP?
CTTP is a six-month, structured teacher-training program designed for serious calligraphy learners. It focuses on pedagogy, structured practice, stroke understanding, and professional readiness. This is not a hobby or short-term course.
Do I need to be an expert calligrapher?
No. CTTP is designed for learners with basic exposure who seek confidence and clarity. Expertise is an outcome of the program, not a requirement for admission.
How is CTTP different from regular calligraphy courses?
CTTP focuses on the learning process, not just outcomes. It is pedagogy-based, feedback and correction-driven, and builds a professional educator mindset rather than technical skill alone.
Is CTTP suitable if I want to teach calligraphy?
Absolutely. CTTP is specifically designed to prepare learners to teach responsibly, confidently, and with clarity, particularly with children aged 8 to 16.
What is the session timing and duration?
Sessions are 120 to 150 minutes each. Morning batch: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Evening batch: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Classes are held 3 days per week.
What if I miss a session?
CTTP is a live program. While limited support material may be available, regular attendance is strongly recommended. Attendance below 75% affects certification eligibility.
Why are seats limited?
CTTP is mentorship-driven. Limited seats ensure quality feedback, individual focus, and meaningful learning for every participant in the batch.
Is there certification provided?
Yes. A Certificate of Proficiency is awarded on scoring 75%+ in all evaluation components and completing the Capstone Project, which includes both a Teaching Portfolio and an Artist Portfolio. A Certificate of Participation is awarded to all other completers.
Will CTTP help me build a portfolio?
Yes. CTTP helps you document your learning journey, create structured work, and present your calligraphy professionally, which is the foundation of a teaching career.
Is CTTP accessible for international learners?
Applications are currently accepted from Indian individuals only. CTTP is fully online and accessible across all time zones within India.

Applications close 25 September

Six months of structured training. 25 seats. Admission by application and interview. Applications close 25 September at 11:59 PM. The next intake is April.

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