Modern Calligraphy for Beginners

Art Classes & Workshops

Date: 9 June 2023 - Fri 14 July 2023

Suitable for complete beginners – No experience required.

Calligraphy – the art of beautiful writing is a very rewarding practice that can help us get into a mindful state and remain completely focused whilst creating something beautiful. In a world where communication is largely driven by technology, the art of writing can often seem irrelevant, but the beauty of a handwritten card or note is timeless.

Come and explore the fascinating world of pointed pen Calligraphy with Sai, an experienced Calligrapher and teaching artist, who will guide you through this 6-week Beginners Modern Calligraphy course. In this course you will learn the basics of hand lettering and Modern Calligraphy using a traditional dip pen and ink. Modern Calligraphy is a more flexible, accessible and playful version of traditional Calligraphy. By the end of the course, you will develop your own unique script that reflects your style and personality. You will be ready to apply calligraphy on anything, be it a simple envelope or stunning cards. We will create a beautiful hand-lettered quote of your choice, which can be framed.

This course is suitable for complete beginners. No previous experience required.

* Starting with basic drills you will learn how to create beautiful thin and thick strokes through step-by-step demonstration
* Using the basic strokes, you will learn all about letterforms (Uppercase and lowercase letters).
* You will also learn all about joining letters, spacing principles and writing words. We will explore different nibs, inks, papers and other essential tools for Modern Calligraphy.
* By the end of the course, you will develop your own unique script that reflects your style and personality.

Materials
All participants will receive a specially curated Modern Calligraphy Starter kit (worth £45) which includes: Nikko G nib, Straight pen holder, Rhodia practice pad, Kuretake Sumi ink, Layout paper, Worksheets and exemplars

Tutor
Sai Banerjee

Dates
6 weeks from 21 April 2023
21, 28 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May