Try it out: calligraphy

About this course

The course introduces two calligraphy pen types and the scripts associated with them, including gothic, italic, modern calligraphy and Copperplate. Learners begin with mark-making exercises before working on related letterforms, alphabets and spacing between letters and words. Teaching combines group and individual demonstrations with one-to-one support. The course also covers holding a broad-edged pen at a specific angle and producing contrasting thick and thin strokes with a flexible nib.

What you'll learn

• Use a broad-edged pen at a specific angle
• Produce thick and thin strokes with a flexible nib
• Construct an alphabet using cohesive letterforms
• Write a longer piece of text if they already have some calligraphy experience

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners and introduces foundational calligraphy techniques through demonstrations, individual practice and one-to-one support. Participants should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, and the class includes group discussion.

• Suitable for complete beginners
• Requires following simple written and verbal instructions
• Includes group discussion as well as individual work

Before you go

• Bring an A3 presentation folder for handouts and worksheets.
• Bring a pencil and notebook.