Calligraphy & writing courses

Sub-categories: Brush lettering | Calligraphy | Creative writing | Engraving | Sign making & signwriting

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Breathe, write, relax. Practice the ancient form of letter art with calligraphy, brush lettering, engraving and more and explore the many ways this wonderful skill can be used.

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Women-only Creative & Photography Retreat in Orkney

Women-only Creative & Photography Retreat in Orkney

In-person course

Rediscovering a sense of possibility ~ Art & photography retreat in Orkney, Scotland Hosts: Margaret Soraya & Ute Amann-Seidel Location: Stromness, Orkney, Scotland Activities: Creative journaling, photography, drawing, painting & other creative treats No previous experience required This week-long all inclusive retreat in the breathtaking and ancient landscapes of the Orkney Islands provides you with the space and a quiet place to delve into your passions and find your creative path through immersion in nature and the arts. Find your own possibilities Aimed at those looking to remind themselves through...

Starting to Write - Residential Creative Writing Course at Arvon (Devon, Shropshire or Yorkshire)

Starting to Write - Residential Creative Writing Course at Arvon (Devon, Shropshire or Yorkshire)

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 15th July 2020

Build your writing confidence in a supportive environment, led by two expert tutors. If you have a burning desire to write but feel you have little experience, perhaps you are returning to writing after a long time away, or maybe you have writing experience in one field but are keen to explore a new genre, then a Starting to Write course with Arvon would be ideal. The Starting to Write courses are designed to build your confidence, providing you with the tools to inspire and develop your writing. We offer...

Foxes Retreat 5 day creative writing retreat

Foxes Retreat 5 day creative writing retreat

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 21st September 2020

"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train." Oscar Wilde This course is a more extended escape from your usual routine. The change of focus will allow you to tap into your creativity, whilst we provide experiences and activities to enhance your creative writing skills, giving you a space to begin or develop your own project. We utilise and explore the wild beauty of hidden localities in the Peak District to inspire a diverse range of writing and welcome those from...

Traditional signwriting workshop

Traditional signwriting workshop

In-person course

Here at Vimart Signwriting we are offering a substantial course in signwriting which covers most aspects of the trade from materials to layout to the final sign whether it be on boat, signboard, shopfront or glass. Gold leaf work and decorative work is also covered thereby giving the potential future signwriter a thorough grounding in the skills needed to pursue this trade.

Lettering: from Sketch to Print - Nottingham Trent University

Lettering: from Sketch to Print - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire

This course will teach you all you need to know to start creating lettering projects in your own style. During this practical, hands-on course you will explore the history of lettering. After looking at some lettering examples out in the wild, you will practise the basics of calligraphy to start to understand how letter forms are created. You will then work on a personal project based on a favourite line from a film or book, lyric from a song, quote or poem, using Adobe Illustrator to get your artwork ready...

Creative Writing Retreat

Creative Writing Retreat

In-person course

“The main thing is to write for the joy of it. Cultivate a work-lust that imagines its haven like your hands at night dreaming the sun in the sunspot of a breast. You are fasted now, light-headed, dangerous. Take off from here.” (Seamus Heaney, Station Island) Join Sarah Acton, poet-in-residence for the Jurassic Coast for a residential writing retreat at Trill Farm. Enjoy 4 nights’ accommodation in our eco-guesthouse with delicious organic breakfasts, lunches and dinners provided allowing you the time to concentrate on your writing with a series of...

Journalism for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Journalism for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire

This one week summer course introduces you to the craft of journalism. It will provide you with the basic skills journalists are required to have when working in both news and features. Designed as a practical (and fun) introduction to journalism, you will learn about the different career options open to you as well as the essential skills required to be a successful journalist, from researching and writing a story to how to make contacts and conduct effective interviews. Team-working, planning, problem-solving and communication skills will be developed whilst you...

Magazine Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Magazine Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire

This unique one-week course focuses on the creative side of magazine design and production. You’ll be given the opportunity to explore ideas, photography, storytelling, marketing and art direction. You’ll generate your own eight-page magazine about a subject that matters to you, complete with individual photography, writing and design. On this course you will: - generate ideas around what is at the heart of a magazine and what it aims to do - research your competitors and target audience, and look at how you can make your magazine stand out from...

Original Song Writing for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Original Song Writing for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire

This course is ideal if you’re interested in writing or music and wish to develop competent song writing skills. Rather than following rules and rigid formulas, the emphasis is placed on concepts and individuality, making song writing a truly creative learning process. The course will be delivered as a combination of lectures and practical workshops. The ideal attendee is someone who wishes to become an authentic song writer or musician who has a deeper understanding of how songs are written and why they work. The learning will therefore largely involve...

Chinese brush painting in Northumberland - 3-night holiday

Chinese brush painting in Northumberland - 3-night holiday

In-person course

Chinese Brush Painting is an ancient art form dating back to around 4,000BC, enjoyed by many as a form of meditation due to the need for deep concentration. This art form uses special brushes with fine tips – much the same as calligraphy brushes – to create detailed and fine strokes. Painting is done using either black ink alone or a mixture of ink and coloured pigments; on paper or silk. Traditional images depict flowers, birds and beautiful landscapes; your expert leader will guide you through the essentials, from handling...

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