Art: pen and ink courses

You may also be interested in: Book repair, illumination & historical manuscripts | Calligraphy | Collagraph, lithograph, etching & mono-printing | Linocut (lino print) & block printing | Print & printmaking | Printmaking & design

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: 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...

Calligraphy workshop - half day

Calligraphy workshop - half day

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 1st June 2021

Bookings are being taken for June 2021 when hopefully it is safe to run the classes in-person again. 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...

Alchemy of Pigment and Pattern

Alchemy of Pigment and Pattern

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 30th November 2020

Learn the alchemy and processes involved in making your own set of watercolour and gouache paints. The roots, berries and minerals that we will be precipitating, grinding and binding, all have layered correspondences that link to the planetary archetypes. Using compasses and straight-edge we will create mandalas that also resonate with the planetary patterns. The symbolism and character of colour in different traditions will be explored as we apply our paints to patterns to reveal works of dazzling beauty to adorn the home and nourish the soul.

Copperplate Classes Online for Improvers

Copperplate Classes Online for Improvers

Live online tuition

- Next course on 24th October 2020

Here is a great opportunity to improve your COPPERPLATE with Julie Chaney live online via Zoom. The lessons are on Saturday afternoons, every other week, starting at 2pm and lasting for 2 hours. They are informal sessions with attention given to the ability levels of the students taking part. A portion of the lesson is spent discussing particular aspects of the script and/or its applications, either introduced by Julie or by participants. Sharing discoveries or solving problems together is key to improvement. These are stand alone sessions and students can...

Beginners watercolour taster day

Beginners watercolour taster day

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 19th February 2021

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...

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 21st March 2021

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...

Jay Bird drawing kit with dip pen and India ink

Jay Bird drawing kit with dip pen and India ink

Craft kit or book

Create your very own pen and ink drawing of a JayBird. Follow the instructions and get to grips with some simple pen and ink techniques. The kit will take you from preparing and caring for your tools to creating the basic pencil outline, adding more detail and finally moving on to the inking processes. You will watch as your drawing unfolds into your very own pen and ink masterpiece. The extra paper supplied can act as practise sheets, for you to create duplicate pieces or add your own twist and...

Alcohol inks and doodles

Alcohol inks and doodles

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 31st October 2020

Design your very own master piece and pop it in a frame. I will show you how............ using lots of different techniques with alcohol inks and doodle patterns with *Posca pens. All in the relaxing art space at Fox Glass Art Space. *You will need a 0.07mm Posca pen in black or white, both if you wish.

Brusho hare painting for beginners

Brusho hare painting for beginners

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 16th January 2021

I am offering some online courses during this lock down period, please see my other listings for details. These painting days are suitable for absolute beginners or those wishing to try something new and are taught step by step to build your confidence as you progress. We will be using brusho paints and will explore many different techniques throughout the day. I have a degree in fine art and have been running workshops for over twenty years and love it, the groups will be small and the environment friendly so...

Lino Printing Workshop at Reclamation Rooms

Lino Printing Workshop at Reclamation Rooms

In-person course

Greater Manchester - Next course on 27th November 2020

This workshop is perfect for anyone who likes drawing and print making. Lino has a really lovely quality that prints in a bold and slightly rustic way. In this session you will learn how to cut lino perfectly with a variety of techniques and how to print it like a pro. There will be lots of images to inspire and work from. If there's a specific image you'd like to work from bring it along, and it's often helpful to have a bague idea of what you'd like to print...

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