Calligraphy: 10 projects for beginners
This course offers an exciting range of projects to introduce you to the art of beautiful writing. Develop new calligraphy and lettering skills whilst producing your own greeting cards, wrapping paper, gift tags and wall art.
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- Start Date: 21 May 2025End Date: 23 Jul 2025Wed (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00In PersonFull fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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What is the course about?
The course provides students new to calligraphy with an introduction to a variety of lettering techniques, tools and equipment through a series of short, complete projects.
What will we cover?
• Lettering with gel pens
• Calligraphy with broad edge pens
• Calligraphy with flexible nibs
• Cut paper techniques
• How to create gift tags
• How to create greetings cards
• How to make custom sized envelopes
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Write a simple calligraphy script
• Create gift tags
• Create greeting cards
• Create simple illustrations
• Make custom sized envelopes
• Use the experience and knowledge gained on the course to continue onto other calligraphy courses
• More advanced students can work on self-directed projects with help and advice from the tutor.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for the complete beginner or those who wish to refresh their calligraphy and lettering skills. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs, health and safety information and will be invited to take part in group discussion.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
During the class there will be group and individual demonstrations. You will be given examples and worksheets which enable you to develop at your own pace. It will be beneficial if you can do some sketching and lettering practice between sessions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No equipment is needed for the first session. However, you will need to purchase an A3 folder for handouts and worksheets and an A4 sketchbook to practice your drawing and lettering on a regular basis. Advice will be given about tools and materials you can purchase to enable practice between sessions or if you choose to progress to further study.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
-VE300 City Lit Calligraphy
-VE266 Calligraphy: modern copperplate
-VE280 Calligraphy for beginners and improvers
-VE279 Calligraphy and brush lettering
Sharon is a London based left-handed calligrapher, lettering artist and illustrator. She studied Calligraphy and Bookbinding at Roehampton University and was awarded a first class honours degree in 2003. In 2010 she became a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators. Sharon believes anyone can learn calligraphy if you relax, enjoy the process and allow yourself to make lots and lots and lots of mistakes. Sharon’s other courses at City Lit are: Calligraphy For Beginners, Calligraphy Handwriting: Developing your Style, Calligraphy and Brush lettering, Calligraphy class: Illuminated lettering and Calligraphy and Decorated Letterforms.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.