Gaynor Goffe

Contact Name: Gaynor

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Near Ely
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 2RB

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About Gaynor Goffe

A qualified teacher, I trained in calligraphy, illumination and heraldic painting at Reigate School of Art on a specialist course in the 1970's, followed by 3 years as assistant to well-known calligrapher Donald Jackson, and have spent 40 years teaching calligraphy internationally at all levels, including degree level, working to commission and for exhibition. A longstanding fellow of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society and Society of Scribes & Illuminators, and have written two books.

Gaynor Goffe's Courses

Calligraphy workshop - half day

Calligraphy workshop - half day

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 3rd June 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...

One day calligraphy course with Gaynor Goffe

One day calligraphy course with Gaynor Goffe

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 3rd June 2020

One day calligraphy workshops with Gaynor Goffe near Ely, Cambridgeshire. All scripts including 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy, you can learn a script of your choice, experiment with scripts and work towards finished calligraphic compositions, as well as for the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society Certificates & Diplomas, for which Gaynor is an examiner. The course is suitable for all levels of calligrapher, from beginners to advanced. The course is flexible and available on various dates, with small groups of 3-6. Gaynor Goffe is a well-known professional calligrapher, fellow of the...

Pet Portraits in Pastel

Pet Portraits in Pastel

In-person course

Cambridgeshire - Next course on 3rd June 2020

Pastel pet portrait tuition, especially dogs! Would you like to make a portrait of your own or a friend's pet? Small groups of 3-6. Dates by arrangement. Portraits can be from your own photographs of your pet, or photos supplied by the tutor. In the first half of the day you will get the portrait started, in a full day you would get some way to putting in further detail. Gaynor has a Surrey Diploma in Art & Design (first class) and is an experienced and popular teacher.