Calligraphy

City Lit

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In London

£ 299 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

We will learn to construct and write letter forms, and how to design finished pieces of lettering, including illuminated letters using colour and gold leaf.
What students liked most about this course run in 2015/16:
"Being able to learn a new skill at my own pace in a wonderful environment. The teacher was consistently encouraging and the whole atmosphere was great fun."

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Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Demonstrate the basics of Italic Hand.(Lower and uppercase)
- Use a range of pen sizes.
- Make your own variations in Italic Hand
- Design and execute a finished piece.
- Produce work on a variety of papers.

For more advanced learners:
- Develop more complicated layouts with a focal point and two or three blocks of text
- Use colour and gold leaf in your work.

Some tools and materials are available for use in class. Advice on buying equipment will be given by the tutor during the course. For the first session bring a pencil (HB or B) and a note book for taking notes.

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Course programme

This course is a close study of Italic Hand. We will work with lowercase then capital letters and develop learning and skills through using different sizes, variations and by trying out a range of layouts. If you are an improver and have studied calligraphy before you can also learn other styles such as Foundational, Gothic or Copperplate.

Group and individual demonstrations supported by discussions and visual references, but mainly learning by doing. It is possible to complete the course without practicing outside class, however regular practice is encouraged.

Additional information

Other courses in calligraphy and lettering are available - please see the Calligraphy sesction of our course guide or website for more details. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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