Want to unlock your creative side? This workshop is a fantastic introduction to modern copperplate calligraphy! Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your skills, this course will guide you through the basics. You'll learn to create stunning lettering that reflects your unique personality, and the course is suitable for both left and right-handed individuals.
This course covers:
-Introduction to pointed pen and ink
-Letterform structure and spacing practice
-Understanding rhythm and pen pressure
-Word and phrase composition
-Using and choosing appropriate tools and materials
-Refining letterforms and producing finished work
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. No prior experience needed. Suitable for both beginners and improvers.
-Notebook and pencil
-Any calligraphy pens and inks you may have
-Layout Paper (A4) and Tracing Paper (A4);
-Speedball 2968 Oblique Pen Set;
-Artists (Professional) Watercolour Black colour tube, mixing brush
Continuous feedback during the workshop and review of your practice and finished pieces. Your progress will be assessed through Q&A, observations, PLPs, and practical sessions. This course can lead to further studies in calligraphy.
Learners wishing to continue their calligraphy journey may wish to consider working towards a CLAS (Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society) certificate or diploma: www.clas.co.uk [1]. You might also choose to apply your skills in areas such as graphic design, illustration, or fine art. Your tutor will be happy to discuss progression routes with you, which may include the Access to Art and Design course, the BTEC Foundation Diploma, or a wide range of Drawing and Painting courses offered by the college.
An accessible, intensive introduction for those wishing to try calligraphy or strengthen existing skills.