Maisie Minett
Maisie is a calligrapher at the Modern Calligraphy Co and has been mentored by Kirsten Burke and has an energy and passion for sharing her love of calligraphy with students.
Watercolour and brush calligraphy with Maisie Minett
Ref: S2D35657
About this course
Learn to combine two beautiful forms of expression by dipping your brush into the world of watercolour calligraphy! You'll use a pointed brush to apply paint, instead of inks, blending colours to create calligraphic artworks that are free flowing and artistic.
Course Description
Your journey begins with the basics of brush calligraphy — understanding the art of brush strokes and the flow of watercolours, and getting acquainted with various calligraphy styles.
As you progress, you'll discover the magic of combining vibrant hues with the graceful strokes of calligraphy, creating letters that dance on the page. This course isn't just about technique; it's a celebration of creativity and self-expression.
You'll explore different themes and experiment with colours, learning how to evoke emotions through your creations. You will cover blending, working with washes, degrees of transparency, ombré effects and building up the depth of colour within your calligraphy - all using the humble paintbrush!
You will learn:
- The foundations of brush calligraphy and how to control the brush aswell as gain an understanding of alphabets and how to alter the style of your lettering
- The principals of colour mixing, colour terms, and using colour effectively
- How to use colour theory to create balanced lettering compositions
- How to create background washes and ombre effects, water control and exploring different effects
Friendly and informative, you will be guided by your tutor step by step, so that you are able to build up your skills quickly and easily, design a fantastic composition, with informed colour choices.
Course Materials
Included
On this course the tutor will supply all of the materials including all necessary paints and brushes for your artwork.
What students need to bring
- A favourite phrase of 10 words or fewer
- An apron to protect your clothes if you wish
Available to buy
Available from tutor: A selection of additional materials, kits and workbooks
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
General Information
Tutors
Accommodation
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
Further study options
Take the next step in your creative practice, with foundation level to Masters in Fine Art study.
Depending on your experience, start with an Online Foundation Certificate in Art and Design (one year, part-time), a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design made up of 10 short courses taken over two years (part-time) or advance your learning with our BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Craft: Materials, Making, and Place (six years part-time). All will help you develop core skills, find direction in your practice and build an impressive portfolio in preparation for artist opportunities or higher-level study. See all degree and diploma courses.