Calligraphy courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence courses with Gaynor Goffe

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Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence courses with Gaynor Goffe

Online on-demand course

£75

A four-lesson calligraphy course taught by a leading professional calligrapher, with mini video clips. These courses are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. There are 'set' 4-lesson courses on a variety of scripts and variations, and also material can be flexible to individual situations, especially at beyond beginner level. You might like to start with the popular 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy., which is an easier but similar script to copperplate, or start with uncial, which is the easiest script for beginners, or basic italic, which is the most...

A four-lesson calligraphy course taught by a leading professional calligrapher, with mini video clips. These courses are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. There are 'set' 4-lesson courses...

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Faux Calligraphy and Slate Design Workshop

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 23rd May 2021

£75

This workshop explores the wonderful art of lettering using faux calligraphy techniques; a lettering technique to imitate the style of modern calligraphy using everyday pens. The workshop will begin with an overview of faux calligraphy and some lettering exercises to help you create letter forms. You will then use these skills to create your own wording on a slate sign, with a few words of your choosing using chalk pens. Choose to use this sign for your home or garden, as a snack platter or make this as a special...

This workshop explores the wonderful art of lettering using faux calligraphy techniques; a lettering technique to imitate the style of modern calligraphy using everyday pens. The workshop will begin with...

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Calligraphy 'modern pointed pen ' workshops and other scripts - live online

Live online course

- Next course on 19th May 2021

£25

Calligraphy 'modern' pointed pen cursive workshops or other scripts live online with Gaynor Goffe. This workshop covers 'modern' pointed pen (cursive) calligraphy or a preferred script such as italic, and is suitable for all levels from beginners onwards. Modern pointed pen cursive is currently very popular and is a hybrid between copperplate and italic handwriting and is very useful for invitations, greetings cards, envelopes etc as well as for attractive quotations. Small group tuition of 3-8 with plenty of demonstration. Work alongside tutor demonstrations, or work to your own pace...

Calligraphy 'modern' pointed pen cursive workshops or other scripts live online with Gaynor Goffe. This workshop covers 'modern' pointed pen (cursive) calligraphy or a preferred script such as italic, and...

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Calligraphy workshop - half day

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 1st June 2021

£20

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...

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...

Copperplate for Improvers - Regular Classes

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Copperplate for Improvers - Regular Classes

Live online course

- Next course on 22nd May 2021

£16

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 me or by participants. Sharing discoveries or solving problems together is key to improvement. These are stand alone sessions and you can...

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...

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Brush Lettering Kit

Craft kit

£25

Learn the art of brush lettering and modern calligraphy at home with my new Brush Lettering kit. The perfect distraction from everyday life! It contains everything you need to begin, practise and create your own beautiful hand-lettered art, cards and gift tags. The kit is suitable for both left and right-handed letterers of any age and includes all the tools instructions and worksheets needed to start you on your creative new hobby. An ideal gift for an art enthusiast, and anyone interested in learning a new craft. Recommended for ages...

Learn the art of brush lettering and modern calligraphy at home with my new Brush Lettering kit. The perfect distraction from everyday life! It contains everything you need to begin,...

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

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Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 17th September 2021

£95

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...

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...

Calligraphic arts - paper embossing at The Old Kennels

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Calligraphic arts - paper embossing at The Old Kennels

Online on-demand course

£25

With Alma Swan of Exeter Letterers For those of you unable to attend Alma’s course in person we offer the option of joining us online! A fantastic introduction to simple and effective paper embossing which can be used alone or work with calligraphy or decorative paper arts with clear and concise instruction from Alma Swan. We invite you to share your outcomes with Alma and of course be in touch if you have any concerns or need help by email for the duration of the course. Beginners and improvers are...

With Alma Swan of Exeter Letterers For those of you unable to attend Alma’s course in person we offer the option of joining us online! A fantastic introduction to simple...

Calligraphy workshop one-to-one - live online

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Calligraphy workshop one-to-one - live online

Live online course

- Next course on 19th May 2021

£30

Calligraphy workshops one to one: live online with Gaynor Goffe. 1.5 hours per class. All scripts including 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy, and especially italic, one of the most ;useful and versatile calligraphic scripts, tuition suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. You can learn a script of your choice, discussed in advance, with plenty of demonstration. You can also, if wanted, experiment with scripts and work towards finished calligraphic compositions, and for the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society Certificates & Diplomas for which I am an examiner. Structure of...

Calligraphy workshops one to one: live online with Gaynor Goffe. 1.5 hours per class. All scripts including 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy, and especially italic, one of the most ;useful and...

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Brush Calligraphy Workshop

In-person course

Hertfordshire - Next course on 3rd July 2021

£49

Join me for this modern calligraphy workshop learning to use brush pens to create a modern relaxed style of hand lettering. We will being with the essentials of this modern calligraphy lettering style - starting with beginner brush strokes, curves and transitions, and practising letters, words and phrases before using what we’ve learnt to create our own hand lettered wall art with a quote or phrase of your choice. As well as being able to transfer your new skills into making your own wall art or greetings cards at home,...

Join me for this modern calligraphy workshop learning to use brush pens to create a modern relaxed style of hand lettering. We will being with the essentials of this modern...