Calligraphy - Beginners & Improvers

Course intent

In this course you will become familiar with the art of calligraphy using historical manuscripts to study the alphabets and writing with a broad-edged dip pen. Those with some experience will concentrate on exploring more complex layouts together with a new script if appropriate. You will be encouraged to create your own personal projects.

Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will we cover?

Beginners

• the lower-case Italic Hand, followed by Roman Capitals - both basic scripts, ideal for beginners
• using a broad-edged pen

Improvers

• explore a new script
• experiment with layout, weight and variations of lettering
• colour, design and layout
• related decorative techniques
• Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values

Learners will be inspired by the contemporary and historical context and will need to keep a sketchbook / notebook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.

To ensure that learners make good progress with their personal learning goals, the tutor will work with the learner to complete the required Individual Learning Plan.

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Beginners and Improvers - anyone interested in crafts, calligraphy or art.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

• wear old clothes or an apron

• a round-handled calligraphy pen holder,
• Leonardt Nib size 2
• reservoir to fit over nib (to hold the ink)
• non-waterproof ink (Higgins Eternal or Pelikan 4001 black ink are recommended)
• an H pencil,
• A3 Layout Pad
• 18” ruler
• a jam jar and kitchen towel

LEFT HANDERS should purchase left hand nibs (oblique cut).

Equipment may be purchased from www.scribblers.co.uk or www.penmandirect.co.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can continue on the course and study further scripts and techniques or move to the morning Improvers & Advanced class. A list of local and national calligraphic societies will be provided by the tutor

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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