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- Try it out calligraphy: modern copperplateCourse start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksThis short workshop will guide you through the basics of Modern Copperplate Calligraphy, as influenced by historical copperplate handwriting. Once the artform of expert craftsman, calligraphy is now a popular artistic outlet, flexible enough to reflect the personality, style, and creativity of every individual – everyone can learn it and have a lot of fun while doing so! Suitable for left-handers and right-handers.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Mosaics introductory: direct methodCourse start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa BensonDevelop creative expression and confidence in this classic art form. Explore manufactured/recycled materials and surface qualities by applying them directly onto a base. Please bring ideas/sketchbooks. Basic materials provided. All levels welcome.Full fee £459.00 Senior fee £367.00 Concession £298.00 - Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
- Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
- Beginners' bookbindingCourse 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 - Calligraphy: modern copperplateCourse 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. - Modern copperplate calligraphy for improversCourse start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksExpand your knowledge of decorative handwriting with a flexible pointed nib, penholder, and ink. If you have previously learned the basics of traditional copperplate calligraphy but would like to understand more about the script, then this is the course for you. Suitable for both left-handers and right-handers.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00 - Calligraphy and illuminationCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emiko HashiguchiLearn how to write beautifully with a dip pen and design and produce a piece of work with illuminated letters using colour and gold leaf. All levels.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00 - Bookbinding: learn to bind artists' booksCourse 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. - Beginning miniature bookbindingCourse 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 clubCourse start date: Mon 8 Apr 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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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