Calligraphy
Explore the art of fine handwriting, develop and build skills in contemporary and traditional calligraphy, including lettering, layout, illumination, analysis of historical scripts, and specialised projects.
• Inspiring and creative short and term-long courses taught by professional practitioners for beginners through to advanced level.
• Day, evening and weekend courses in well-equipped rooms with a range of reference books and materials.
• Group and 1:1 teaching allows for ideas exchange and individual development with maximum hands-on time for projects.
• Inspiring and creative short and term-long courses taught by professional practitioners for beginners through to advanced level.
• Day, evening and weekend courses in well-equipped rooms with a range of reference books and materials.
• Group and 1:1 teaching allows for ideas exchange and individual development with maximum hands-on time for projects.
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Try it out: calligraphy, formal and modern
Course Date: Mon 27 Nov 2017 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWould 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: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Traditional Calligraphy: flourished italic
Course Date: Mon 15 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the faster written Flourished Italic with its joined letters and decorative flourishes. Move beyond just copying script to use your calligraphy expressively, with flourish! Suitable for beginners, improvers and advanced students.Full fee: £289.00Senior fee: £231.00Concession: £176.00 -
Calligraphy and illumination
Course Date: Tue 16 Jan 2018 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetStudy lettering, illuminating, heraldry and gold leaf. You will get advice on tools and materials, and basic materials are included. Left handers are welcome.Full fee: £289.00Senior fee: £231.00Concession: £176.00 -
Calligraphy: celebration invitations
Course Date: Thu 25 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGive your special occasion that extra special touch by creating your own invitations. This course is ideal if you want to consolidate your writing skills and learn more about design and layout.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £140.00 -
Modern calligraphy
Course Date: Sat 17 Feb 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to write elegant stylish letterforms using a flexible pointed nib with ink. Once you’ve learnt how to write a basic alphabet we’ll begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own.Full fee: £289.00Senior fee: £231.00Concession: £176.00 -
Try it out: calligraphy, modern copperplate
Course Date: Fri 13 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetModern calligraphy can be learned by everyone and used in business and everyday life to reflect your personality and creativity. This workshop will guide and show you how!. Suitable for left or right-handers.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Calligraphy: layout and lettering
Course Date: Thu 26 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn the principles and explore the essential steps of calligraphy work using a range of tools and techniques to create an individual piece. Suitable for beginners as well as improvers, left or right handers welcome.Full fee: £289.00Senior fee: £231.00Concession: £176.00 -
Lettering with illustration
Course Date: Wed 9 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMake exciting compositions using hand drawn letterforms and personalised imagery. You will be guided in the use of a rich diversity of materials and inspired in the techniques of calligraphy and illustration to create works. For beginners and improvers.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
Calligraphy: beautiful writing
Course Date: Mon 4 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn Formal Italic script and how to change its structure to produce a wide range of beautiful effects. Try out different calligraphic tools, materials and create your own finished piece of work. Suitable for beginners or improvers.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £97.00