ÖйúPÕ¾

Course intent

Understand the skills required to successfully work in Calligraphy. Beautiful calligraphy has developed over centuries, so we will look back at historical examples, learn how to use a broad edged nib to create traditional letters, and then use this writing in different projects - the aim is to bring this traditional art form into the 21st century.

What will I learn?

You will learn

• Design Techniques: Learn how to use a dip pen with broad strokes
• 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, forming each letter creating the alphabet
• Production Process: Learn to use the learned script in simple projects
• 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 1 -This stage is for learners who are new to their chosen subject area. With the focus on introducing individuals to basic materials, tools, and techniques, and to inspire confidence in creative expression.

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

Please wear old clothes as you can get messy!

Learners will need to supply their own materials and equipment, which for the first lesson includes

an A3 sketch pad or layout pad 2 pencils - one hard (2H) and one regular HB,

a pencil sharpener, a ruler, a biro and a rubber.

Drawing boards are provided at the centre. A materials list will be supplied in the first lesson with information about nibs, pen holders and ink. If you have any calligraphy equipment, please bring.

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can continue for a year learning at Stage 1, then move on to Stage 2 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.

Find another course

If this isn't what you're looking for, then we've got plenty more courses to offer!