Calligraphy Courses in London
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 weekend
Course Date: Sat 13 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFancy having a go at this beautiful art form? This short weekend course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of lettering and calligraphy. Focussing on broad edged script, you will use different pens and nibs, and leave having completed your own sample.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £129.00 -
Calligraphy: gothic script
Course Date: Sat 27 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis weekend course will introduce you to the basic calligraphy skills that will enable you to develop beautiful writing. You will be able to try out the historic Gothic script either as a beginner, or as an improver looking to increase your portfolio of writing styles. All tools and materials included.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Calligraphy and decorated letterforms
Course Date: Mon 29 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to create decorative letterforms to use as individual pieces or incorporate into your calligraphy work. This course will not only show you how to design and draw illuminated letters, but will introduce you to some of the history behind this beautiful art form.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00 -
Try it out: calligraphy, modern copperplate
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetInvestigate the beautiful flowing calligraphy of traditional italic script while exploring pen usage, letterforms, spacing and words. Produce a short text inscription and discuss further learning. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Calligraphy: flourished decorations
Course Date: Thu 19 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis class is being offered to those who wish to study further the art of flourishing for use with pointed pen lettering. Lettering will not be taught in this class. We will spend time going over a variety of entry and exit strokes, flourishes, stand alone decorative elements, the principals of correct shape, size and design.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Calligraphy for beginners
Course Date: Fri 20 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to write formal calligraphy scripts using a broad-edge pen and ink.
Advice will be given on tools and materials. Suitable for left and right-handers.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £127.00 -
Calligraphy: modern copperplate
Course Date: Mon 23 Sep 2019 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the origins and purpose of early italic scripts, try out different inks, pens and papers, and create a finished
example in italic script. Advice will be given on tools and materials. Suitable for left or right-handers.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £279.00Concession: £213.00 -
City Lit calligraphy course
Course Date: Mon 30 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetStep into calligraphy with this two term course. Learn techniques and develop essential skills for using tools and materials to produce beautiful work. The course will cover specialist skills-based training in calligraphy and design, blending traditional skills with an introduction to the latest trends in calligraphy and the design world. An exciting, challenging, indepth introduction for beginners.Full fee: £1,099.00Senior fee: £1,099.00Concession: £670.00 -
Calligraphy and illumination
Course Date: Tue 1 Oct 2019 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetStudy lettering, illuminating, heraldry and gold leaf. You will be given advice on tools and materials, and basic materials are included. Left handers are welcome.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £279.00Concession: £213.00 -
Calligraphy
Course Date: Thu 3 Oct 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn the basics of calligraphy while studying italic hand. You will learn how to use colour and gold in your calligraphy. The course is suitable for beginners, but improvers with a special interest in italic are welcome.Full fee: £309.00Senior fee: £309.00Concession: £188.00 -
Modern calligraphy
Course Date: Sat 16 Nov 2019 (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: £299.00Senior fee: £299.00Concession: £182.00 -
Try it out: calligraphy, formal and modern
Course Date: Mon 2 Dec 2019 (and 1 other date)
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: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Calligraphy handwriting: developing your style
Course Date: Sun 2 Feb 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to create your own unique style of calligraphic handwriting and be inspired by the work of historical and contemporary calligraphers.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £349.00Concession: £349.00 -
Calligraphy for beginners and improvers
Course Date: Fri 21 Feb 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn and develop calligraphy skills on this beginners and improvers course. You will practice with a range of pens and papers, and create a finished example using a favourite quotation. Advice will be given on tools and materials. Suitable for left or right handers.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £140.00 -
Calligraphy evening class: illuminated lettering
Course Date: Wed 29 Apr 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to create decorative lettering to use as individual pieces or incorporate into your calligraphy work. This course will not only show you how to design and draw illuminated letters, but will introduce you to some of the history behind this beautiful art form.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £349.00Concession: £213.00
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