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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.

What will I learn?

You will learn

• Design Techniques: Uncial script & gothic script and experiment with colour, design and layout
• Material Knowledge: Gain insights into different materials used & how to mix and write with ink
• Craftsmanship: Develop your understanding of the tools and techniques required, exploring decorative techniques
• Production Process: Learn to use the learned script
• Workshop Practice: Understand the importance of a safe working environment and H&S requirements.

As experience grows, we will work on more projects and layouts and study the decoration that was used in ancient manuscripts. Each term we will study a different style of writing and, as a group, we can choose a topic to help us to find quotations, poetry and appropriate decoration. Support is given with your individual goals and calligraphy using a pointed nib can be included where required.

You will need to complete some course documentation to help assess your progress.

You will need to complete some course documentation to help assess your progress.

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

Stage 2 - Suitable for learners who have completed stage 1 and would like to gain more experience and refine their skills within their chosen subject area. The focus will be on developing more control and proficiency in practice and learning and completing more complex projects.

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

YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Old clothes or an apron
• A round-handled calligraphy pen holder,
• Leonardt round hand nib - size No 2
• Leonardt Reservoir (goes on the back of the nib)
• Non-waterproof ink (Higgins Eternal is recommended)
• An H pencil,
• A3 Layout Pad
• 18” ruler
• A jam jar and kitchen towel

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

Further equipment purchase will be discussed in the first session.

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can continue for a year learning at Stage 2, then move on to Stage 3 calligraphy. We also offer calligraphy workshops providing the opportunity to learn different styles of writing including Japanese Brush Calligraphy. Your tutor can advise you about external providers, and local interest groups which run a range of different workshops.

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.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion 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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