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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Creative calligraphy
Course Date: Tue 17 Jul 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetYour handwriting is unique; you can use it to add flair to your journals, wedding invitations and greetings cards. Come and learn how to bring the pleasure of handwriting back into your life.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Copperplate calligraphy
Course Date: Mon 23 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to use pointed pen for writing in Copperplate hand, which is famous for its fine lines, hand-made quality and romantic overtones. Suitable for both beginners and improvers, left and right-handers.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Calligraphy: gothic script
Course Date: Mon 6 Aug 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTake the first step and start learning calligraphy. This short course will introduce you to the basics of calligraphy whilst getting to grips with the historic gothic script. All levels welcome.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £111.00Concession: £85.00 -
Try it out: calligraphy, modern copperplate
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (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: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Calligraphy: flourished decorations
Course Date: Thu 20 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore simple colour theory and the use of colour for calligraphy. Investigate ink and paper colour relationships to create maximum impact and design a colour modern letter. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Calligraphy for beginners
Course Date: Fri 21 Sep 2018 (and 1 other date)
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: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £127.00 -
Calligraphy: modern copperplate
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018 (and 2 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: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00 -
Calligraphy and illumination
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018 (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: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00 -
Calligraphy
Course Date: Thu 4 Oct 2018 (and 2 other dates)
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: £299.00Senior fee: £299.00Concession: £182.00 -
Try it out: calligraphy, formal and modern
Course Date: Wed 24 Oct 2018 (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 -
Modern calligraphy
Course Date: Sat 17 Nov 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: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
Creative calligraphy: personalising lettering
Course Date: Sun 3 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFull fee: £299.00Senior fee: £299.00Concession: £182.00 -
Calligraphy for beginners and improvers
Course Date: Fri 1 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFull fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £127.00 -
Calligraphy: layout and lettering
Course Date: Thu 2 May 2019
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: £299.00Senior fee: £299.00Concession: £182.00 -
Calligraphy techniques: linking text and image
Course Date: Wed 8 May 2019 (and 1 other date)
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: £239.00Senior fee: £191.00Concession: £146.00