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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Calligraphy workshop - half day

Calligraphy workshop - half day

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 14th 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...

Calligraphic arts - paper embossing at The Old Kennels

Calligraphic arts - paper embossing at The Old Kennels

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...

Creative writing workshop with author Vicki Holmes

Creative writing workshop with author Vicki Holmes

In-person course

Do you love to write? Are you inspired by nature in all her glorious seasons? Join writer Vicky Holmes for a Creative Writing Workshop where you can explore the beautiful gardens at Hestercombe to find inspiration for all kinds of writing, from short stories to poetry. Spend time rambling through the Hestercombe grounds, notebooks in hand, before heading indoors to put your observations down in words. Vicky will talk to you about using nature in literature, and then work with you one-to-one as you tackle your individual pieces. The aim...

Introduction to traditional Calligraphy - foundational hand

Introduction to traditional Calligraphy - foundational hand

Traditional calligraphy is based on letters from historical manuscripts. However, it is used today in a contemporary way for quotations, cards, small books and other projects. Come and experience the satisfaction of making beautiful letters with a broad edged pen.

Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

Modern calligraphy (full day workshop) - Hampshire

Come and learn how to use a nib and ink to achieve modern calligraphy lettering that is so popular today. All materials, refreshments and lunch are included in the price! (not for the online version) You'll be guided step by step with basic letterforms and then be able to adapt them to your own style choices. With practice you'll be able to use your skills on cards, invitations, envelopes, wall art and many other projects. Beginners and intermediates are welcome.

Creative writing classes, live online. Beginners to advanced.

Creative writing classes, live online. Beginners to advanced.

Live online tuition

- Next course on 14th July 2020

Have you always wanted to write but don't know where to start? Would you like to work on improving your dialogue, characters and settings? Are you stuck in the middle of a novel and need a friendly push to the finish line? Are you interested in trying something new and creative? My name is Deana Luchia and I teach creative writing workshops that will spark your imagination and help you achieve your creative writing goals. Whether you want to write a short story or novel, try your hand at poetry...

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...

Introduction to calligraphy - foundational hand (online)

Introduction to calligraphy - foundational hand (online)

Traditional calligraphy is based on letters from historical manuscripts. However, it is used today in a contemporary way for quotations, cards, small books and other projects. Experience the satisfaction of making beautiful letters with a broad edged pen in your own home and at your own pace.

Modern calligraphy using a dip pen (online)

Modern calligraphy using a dip pen (online)

Calligraphy is a wonderful way to express your creativity as well as being an incredibly relaxing activity. Anyone can do it! I'll show you how to use a dip pen and ink to create basic letter forms that you can then adapt to your own individual style.

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