Art: pen and ink courses

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From traditional and modern calligraphy, to intricate pen drawings and experimental ink marks, washed with water or paints, the world of pen and ink is more versatile than you imagine! Pen and ink workshops with talented artist tutors around the UK, along with online courses.

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Calligraphy workshop - half day

Calligraphy workshop - half day

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 16th July 2020

Half day calligraphy workshops at my home near Ely, Cambs, all scripts including 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy, suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced, flexible dates, approximately fortnightly, no commitment beyond each workshop. Small groups of 3-6. Individual tuition with plenty of demonstration. Well-known professional calligrapher, fellow of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society and the Society of Scribes & Illuminators. You can learn a script of your choice, experiment with scripts and work towards finished calligraphic compositions, and for the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society Certificates & Diplomas...

Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence courses with Gaynor Goffe

Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence courses with Gaynor Goffe

A four-lesson calligraphy course taught by a leading professional calligrapher. This course is suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced, and very flexible too, with lots of individual tuition. You will be able to learn a script of your choice or experiment with lots of scripts. You might like to start with the popular 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy. Other scripts include copperplate, basic italic, sharpened italic and variations, flourish design with italic and italic capitals, foundational hand, uncial basic and variations, Roman capitals, italic capitals, joined cursive italic and...

Watercolour on canvas

Watercolour on canvas

In-person course

Traditionally watercolours are painted on paper and protected under a mount and glass. What if you could break free? What if you were no long restricted by size or the tyranny of framing? This weekend will explore how using new surface preparations watercolourists can enjoy working on canvas without the need hide their images away behind the glare of glass. Three weekends will be held during 2020. In June 2019 Crowood Press published a book simply called 'Watercolours on Canvas' by Liz Chaderton. Now you can spend the weekend exploring...

Copperplate - Live Online Calligraphy Workshop

Copperplate - Live Online Calligraphy Workshop

Live online tuition

Here is a great opportunity to learn or improve your COPPERPLATE with Julie Chaney through live online sessions via Zoom every Monday. The sessions are informal and last for 75mins. Each one is tailored to the ability level of the students taking part (which has been quite mixed so far). These are stand alone sessions and students can join at any time for any number of classes. However, regular attendance is encouraged for steady improvement. Exercises and practice suggestions are given. Students can email images of their work to me...

Painting animals in watercolour

Painting animals in watercolour

In-person course

The wonderful variety of animal and birdlife means that you will never be short of inspiration. Liz runs a number of different days exploring the joys of painting animals with watercolour. You can either cover many animals in one day, or concentrate on farm animals, iconic hare, or pet portraits. The choice is yours. We will spend time looking at eyes, form and texture to create convincing animal portraits brimming with life and energy. The course will be held in a rural location near Twyford in Berkshire, to provide you...

Drawing from life with Jake Spicer

Drawing from life with Jake Spicer

In-person course

Immense satisfaction, joy and fulfilment can come from drawing. Even if it isn’t your artistic medium of choice, the act of regularly putting pencil to paper can enhance many aspects of your creative pursuits. And yet, many people don’t draw because self-doubt tells them they can’t. This is such a waste! It is with great pleasure that we welcome Jake Spicer to the studio for a courses that are dedicated to drawing the human form. So come, be taken under the wing of one of the UK’s most accomplished drawing...

All things with water workshop, beginners and intermediates painting & drawing day age 13 upwards

All things with water workshop, beginners and intermediates painting & drawing day age 13 upwards

In-person course

Please contact me and I will respond a.s.a.p. Come and learn how to apply paint with or without brushes. If you have ever wanted to learn how to paint then this is the course for you. Paint a landscape in one easy lesson in watercolour. Or learn how to mix colours. Everyone starts somewhere, why not make this the year you learn a new skill. This course uses artists own watercolours. If you would like to purchase paints I can supply at cost price .

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

In-person course

Release your inner creative on our Introduction to calligraphy workshop run by Edinburgh calligraphy artist Panna Chauhan. Calligraphy is an art form lasting over centuries. Even in its simplest form it can look beautiful, and it is an art form that can be learned...with patience. We offer two Introduction to calligraphy workshops: one where you learn the foundational hand, and one where you learn the italic hand. On each workshop you will begin by learning the basics of calligraphy, including the different types of nibs, correct sizing of letters and...

Beginners introduction to modern calligraphy

Beginners introduction to modern calligraphy

In-person course

North Yorkshire

Come and join us at our three hour ‘Introduction to Modern Calligraphy’ workshop from 10-1pm at Rudding Park Hotel, near Harrogate. This luxury venue has won Hotel of the Year 2018 from Visit England and has spent a decade in the Top 3 Best Hotels in The UK on TripAdvisor. We will cover all the basics to get you started with this wonderful art form and all the essential modern calligraphy kit will be provided for you to then take home. Free parking, refreshments on arrival, fresh scones and cream...

Beginners watercolour taster day

Beginners watercolour taster day

In-person course

If you have never painted in watercolour and are not sure whether it is for you, this taster day is the perfect way to give it a go. Aimed at beginners, we’ll take it at your own pace. All materials are provided and the group is small, so you will get lots of individual guidance. We will cover materials and making the water work for you. We will explore mark making, tones and colour. You should go away with lots of tools in your kit, so that you will be...

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