Would 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.
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This session is an introduction to two different calligraphy pens: a broad edge nib used for scripts such as gothic and italic and a flexible nib used for modern calligraphy and Copperplate.
What will we cover?
- How to write with a broad edged nib - How to write with a flexible pointed nib - Basic tools and materials.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Demonstrate how to write strokes with a broad edged pen held at a specific pen angle - Demonstrate how to write thick and thin strokes with a flexible pointed nib.
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 skills. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for 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 demonstrations and one-to-one support.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No equipment is needed for this workshop. Advice will be given about tools and materials you may wish to purchase for further study.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The following courses may be of interest: VE300 City Lit calligraphy course VE225 Calligraphy and Illumination VE246 Calligraphy: Modern Copperplate VE227 Calligraphy evening course VE245 Calligraphy for beginners VE249 Modern calligraphy.
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.
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