Flying Dolphin Studio

We really enjoyed our beginning acrylics class with John-​Michael. He was able to adapt to our vastly different levels of experience and learning styles. Having only a few students meant we each got a lot of individual help. I would especially recommend this class to anyone who would like to try out painting before committing to purchasing materials or taking a more in depth course, but would be appropriate for all levels.

I took the Calligraphy for Beginners class yesterday with John-​Michael and could not be happier with the experience! He is a patient and kind instructor who in no way makes you feel inferior. We received a folder with printed copies of all the letters and numbers in Chancery, along with a calligraphy marker and paper to keep. There were only three of us in the class, making it easy to meet individual needs, and I still felt as if the two hours was not enough! I will definitely be taking another class at this studio to continue my calligraphy journey.

I highly recommend this class. John-​Michael is not only an excellent teacher, he is prompt with email responses, professional and courteous. I had a great experience and enjoyed not only the class, but John-Michael’s warm and patient personality. His home is warm and cozy and he offered coffee and tea and had calm serene music in the background. I not only learned calligraphy I left feeling relaxed.

John-​Michael was a very patient and knowledgeable teacher! I really enjoyed his class. I feel like I learned a lot in just 2 hours. Highly recommend his class!

i rarely write a review but I was compel to write one after taking John-Michael’s class: a kind, patience and very generous teacher and talented artist. I took his beginner’s calligraphy class was which was a joy, a zen like experience. His instructions were so clear that anyone without any experience on calligraphy writing could understand. The class fee was also extremely reasonable and the material we got by the end of the class was beyond what we paid for. John-​Michael gave each student a complete folder with templates of the letters we worked on so we could practice what we learned, plus a brand new calligraphy pen, something I was not expecting and yet I so appreciated it.
If you want to get a good foundation on Calligraphy writing, as well as a new creative learning experience, this class may be what you are looking for. Calligraphy is beautiful and you will be surprise to see how much you’ll learn with John-​Michael.

A friend and I came here for the Wednesday night calligraphy class. It was a great introduction to calligraphy and John-Michael’s enthusiasm and knowledge made the experience fantastic! I’m now ready to address place cards for an upcoming shower!

A friend and I signed up to take John’s calligraphy class. This was a really enjoyable and knowledgeable class. Two hours flew by as we learned how to make each letter and put them together to make sentences. He gave us the tools necessary to learn to do calligraphy and helped us fix mistakes so we could constantly improve. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn the basics of calligraphy.

A really enjoyable experience. I’ve done classes and workshops like this in the past, and this is one of the most enjoyable. John Michael is a strong and confident teacher, but gracious and incredibly helpful. You will learn all the basics and the class can really give you a foundation to do your own calligraphy.

Great class! Really enjoyed working with John Michael, and I felt like I learned a great deal in just 2 hours! Highly recommend this to anybody interested.

The beginner’s calligraphy class was fantastic! I went alone looking to learn calligraphy for my upcoming wedding. John-Michael’s studio was incredibly warm and inviting, he offered us coffee and tea, and other classmates even brought their own wine — he made us all feel welcome and comfortable. The space was great for learning — very intimate, a table for 4 of us. John-​Michael was very good at explaining calligraphy for the extreme novice — I’m not the least bit artsy! He made it easy to understand and VERY fun! I would highly recommend this class and will definitely be looking into others with John-​Michael to expand my new skill set!

Had a great experience at John-Michael’s Calligraphy class. He is an excellent teacher: clear, patient, and encouraging. Would recommend the class and John-​Michael!

This was the best beginner’s class I’ve ever taken! It was held in an easy to find location. From the moment I entered the art studio, I felt welcomed. I was enamored by the setup and atmosphere, which was warm and inviting. As an instructor, John was kind, knowledgeable, and patient while teaching basic methods of calligraphy. I was also offered a great tool, valuable information, and guidance for lettering throughout the class, all of which boosted my confidence and skills in calligraphy. I recommend this class to anyone who wishes to learn how to create beautiful lettering.

John-​Michael is a great teacher and is really passionate about his craft. His calligraphy class is simple and easy to learn.

The calligraphy class for beginners was educational, well-​planned and a lot of fun. John-​Michael was knowledgable and really passionate about the art of calligraphy. Overall it was a great first introduction to the craft.

I took one of his beginner calligraphy classes and it was a blast! He is an excellent teacher and a lot of fun. John-​Michael is clearly very good at what he does and I would definitely recommend him to a friend. I found that I really enjoyed calligraphy and plan on learning more about it when I get the chance.

I signed up for a beginner’s calligraphy course and, admittedly, was not sure what I was getting into. What a very pleasant surprise! Not only was John-​Michael an excellent teacher but he had coffee and tea waiting for us when we arrived! I definitely walked away with a new skill and may go back for more instruction. However, if I never get to a respectable skill level, it’s good to know he’s available for hire! Btw, ask to see his ‘morning exercise’ sheets. Very impressive.