Ref: D1D34170
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy History and evolution of calligraphy Understanding the basic tools: pen holders, nibs and ink Learning how to assemble and use your calligraphy tools Practising basic strokes: thin upstrokes and thick down strokes Introduction to letterforms: uppercase and lowercase Learning the basic lettering structure Drilling alphabets: practising individual letters Using metallic paint
A kit of metallic paint, a paintbrush, pipette, straight pen holder, oblique pen holder, pencil, a set of four coloured inks, nibs and a set of A5 and A6 blank cards and envelopes will be provided.
All necessary equipment will be provided for use on the course.
A large shopping bag to take your materials kit home.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Daily Timetable
Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching 11am-1pm
Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes 5.15pm
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
Based in South-West London but originally from Estonia, Kristi trained for 6 years with Europe’s leading calligraphy masters, and is now an expert in both modern and traditional calligraphy and so has a variety of different scripts and styles.
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