Calligraphy for All

About this course

The course introduces Western calligraphy through historical and contemporary examples, with step-by-step demonstrations of letterforms and alphabets. Learners practise using pencils, broad-edge and pointed nib pens, brushes and other calligraphic instruments while considering how different styles developed. Tutor guidance, practical tasks, self-assessment and peer review are used throughout. Learners can develop a portfolio, explore personal approaches and apply calligraphic alphabets to their own projects.

What you'll learn

• Draw calligraphic letterforms and alphabets using different writing instruments
• Handle and use broad-edge and pointed nib pens, pencils and brushes for calligraphy
• Identify features of historical and contemporary Western calligraphic styles
• Apply calligraphic alphabets to personal projects
• Evaluate work through tutor feedback, self-assessment and peer review

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and improvers, with no formal entry requirement stated. Participation combines tutor demonstrations, practical exercises, discussion, self-assessment and peer review, alongside development of individual projects.

• Suitable for learners at different levels of calligraphy experience
• Includes discussion and feedback from both the tutor and other learners
• Provides scope to build a portfolio and work on personal projects