Calligraphy
Try it out calligraphy: Roman capitals
A beginner calligraphy session covering Roman capitals, dip-pen technique, ink use and the history of the style.
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About this course
The session introduces Roman capital letterforms and provides a brief historical context for the style. Participants learn to write with a dip pen and ink, using demonstrations followed by individual practice. Exercises focus on refining letterforms and applying them to personal Roman capital writing projects.
What you'll learn
- Use a dip pen and ink for calligraphy work
- Refine Roman capital letterforms through structured exercises
- Write Roman capitals for personal projects
Is this course right for you?
The session is suitable for complete beginners and for learners wishing to extend their knowledge of calligraphy scripts. Teaching includes group and individual demonstrations alongside practice time. Participants should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions used for demonstrations, handouts and health and safety information.
- Complete beginners are explicitly welcome.
- The class combines group demonstrations with individual demonstrations and practice.
Before you go
- All materials are included.
- A pencil and notebook may be brought for notes.
- A folder or wallet may be useful for taking home samples and practice sheets.