- Bookbinding: gold tooling on leather
Course start date: Thu 19 Sep 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tracey RowledgeThis course is a great introduction to gold-tooling and the creative use of the medium. Learn how to gold tool on leather with various hand tools, using BS Glaire and gold leaf. All levels welcome.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Try it out calligraphy: formal and modern Course start date: Fri 20 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sharon ShawWould you like to find out about the difference between formal calligraphy and modern calligraphy? Come along to this session and have a go at writing both styles. Beginners and improvers welcome.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Calligraphy: modern copperplate Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksLearn how to write elegant letterforms using a pointed pen with ink. Once you have learnt how to write a basic copperplate alphabet, we will begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own. The course is suitable for beginners as well as improvers, and both left-handers and right-handers. - Beginners' bookbinding Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Start your bookbinding journey with this accessible, 6 week introduction to techniques and structures. Learn how to make simple folded books progressing to a more complex stitched binding and explore the world of handmade books. - City Lit calligraphyCourse start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emiko Hashiguchi, Veiko Kespersaks, Sharon ShawStudy calligraphy with this in-depth, three term programme that will equip you with the essential techniques required for beautiful cursive handwriting. The course will cover specialist skills-based training in Calligraphy with Design, blending traditional skills with an introduction to the latest trends in the calligraphy and design world. An exciting, challenging, and thorough introduction to the art of calligraphy.
Please note this course runs on Monday evenings from 6 - 8.30pm for 32 weeks, plus one Saturday day from 10:30 - 16:30 per term. Term 1
Mondays 02/10/23 - 11/12/23 6 – 8.30pm (11 weeks)
Saturday 09/12/22 10:30 – 16:30
Term 2
Mondays 08/01/24 - 25/03/24 6 – 8.30pm (12 weeks)
Saturday 17/02/24 10:30 – 16:30
Term 3
05/04/24 - 29/04/24 6 – 8.30pm (3 weeks)
13/05/24 - 20/05/24 6 – 8.30pm (2 weeks)
03/06/24 - 17/06/24 6 – 8.30pm (3 weeks)
08/07/2024 (1 week)
Saturday 15/06/24 10:30 – 16:30.Full fee £1,299.00 Senior fee £1,039.00 Concession £844.00 - Modern copperplate calligraphy for improvers Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksLearn how to write elegant letterforms using a pointed pen with ink. Once you have learnt how to write a basic copperplate alphabet, we will begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own. The course is suitable for beginners as well as improvers, and both left-handers and right-handers.Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00 - City Lit bookbinding Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate RochesterStep into bookbinding with this three-term course. Learn essential techniques and develop skills in using tools and materials to produce your own work. A stimulating, challenging and comprehensive introduction for beginners.
Not sure this is the right course for you? Come to our free School of Visual Arts Open Day on Saturday 18th May. Search VQ009 on our website.Full fee £1,349.00 Senior fee £1,079.00 Concession £877.00 - Bookbinding: learn to bind artists' books Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sue DoggettExplore the world of artists’ books and learn to make your own books that bring your creative interests to life. Whether you are a beginner or returner, this course will help you to find ways of combining book structures with visual and textual material to create your own artist's book. - Book conservation and repair: paper and cloth-bound books Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter SpainLearn about the cleaning, repair and conservation of paper in flat documents and in book format, and the repair and conservation of paper and cloth-bound books. For those with some bookbinding experience. - City Lit bookbinding: intermediate Course start date: Mon 7 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gavin MoorheadAn intermediate-level course for students with some experience. Learn new skills and techniques. Develop and build on existing knowledge in traditional and contemporary bookbinding, including leather paring and fine binding. - Calligraphy for beginners Course start date: Fri 11 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sharon ShawLearn how to write formal calligraphy scripts using a 3.8mm Pilot parallel calligraphy pen. The parallel calligraphy pen is a versatile, transportable broad-edged cartridge pen which allows you to write thick and thin strokes. Advice will be given on other tools and materials you can use for calligraphy. This course is suitable for left and right-handers. - Beginning miniature bookbinding Course start date: Thu 24 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Royston HawardExplore the charm of tiny books in this introduction to miniature bookbinding. You will discover the history and appeal of this unique style and make three adorable miniature books to take home. Suitable for beginners. - Try it out: mosaicsCourse start date: Sat 26 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa BensonAn introduction to this specialised craft where you will be taken through the process to make a small mosaic piece.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Artist's book club Course start date: Mon 28 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sue DoggettOn this intermediate course, you will explore the world of Artists’ books and develop your skills and creative ideas in creating books as art. If you are interested in working on tutor-supported, independent projects and you welcome the opportunity to share your work and your ideas with other makers, this course will support your progress and help you to develop your concepts through the structure of the book. Not suitable for beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - More mosaics
Course start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa BensonExplore surface qualities including smooth, textured and relief work, as well as covering non-flat shapes. A wide range of approaches from fine art to ornament will be considered. Please bring ideas. Basic materials provided. All levels welcome.
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