Why Study This Course?
Explore the history and artistry of calligraphy while developing your own expressive style. Learn traditional scripts, study historical models, and create your own alphabet through guided practice.
-Covers both historical and modern scripts
-Close study of Roman Capitals and other styles
-Opportunity to research and analyse handwriting traditions
-Personalised projects for creative development
-Summer term includes museum/library visit to view manuscripts
This course covers:
-Introduction to tools and materials
-Study of 4–6 historical handwriting styles
-In-depth exploration of one chosen script
-Creating a personal alphabet with attention to structure and style
-Creative projects: cards, books, poetry panels, illuminated pages, wedding stationery
-Correcting mistakes and refining work
-Summer term visit to view manuscripts and use observations to inspire new work
Through tutor-led demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and guided personal projects. Visits and analysis of manuscripts enrich practical learning.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Open to all levels. Beginners will be supported with fundamentals, while returning students can deepen their knowledge.
Suitable for left and right-handers.
Progress assessed through classwork, project outcomes, and tutor feedback. Your progress will be assessed through Q&A, observations, PLPs, and practical sessions. This course can lead to further studies in calligraphy.
If you require further course information or advice and guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email info@rhacc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.