Texture colour and pattern 

This workshop is about exploration and the only requirement is an adventurous spirit!

Exploring, developing and changing shapes of linear capitals inspired by both traditional and contemporary, to create linea calligraphic patterns considering shape, tone and space, then experimenting adding colour to create texture, with a practical reminder of the properties of each

of the mediums we use.

This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience.

‘Create - expressive and textural lettering’     N E W

An exploration of letter and word shapes, working initially with a pencil on skeletal forms then

introducing you to the ruling pen, cola pen and folded pen to create fresh and unique textural lettering

We will explore, discuss and develop dynamic letter and word patterns, creating texture working with these unique tools, building confidence and skill within a sense of play….to stretch the imagination!

This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience

Dancing Capitals    N E W

Working with pencil and other tools to create Capitals that dance, referencing both historical and contemporary capitals to develop your own dancing style and character.

This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience.

Woven words    

Working with and exploring calligraphic letter forms considering image, colour and design to

become the background stage for your book, where you will weave more words considering page design and calligraphy to construct and cover your book.... to stretch the imagination!

This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience.

Page pattern and placement   

Making, exploring and designing book pages considering placement, context and relationship

playing within the conventions of traditional manuscript design. Combining your calligraphy with colour and collage to construct a book, considering what paper and materials to use and how to

link page to page.

This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience.

Introduction to Illustration

Have you ever wanted to combine illustration to enhance and add life to your card designs or lettering design but not known how to start? or been unsure of how to use a range of materials?

In this practical workshop day or weekend workshop we will consider the properties of each medium i.e. pencil, coloured pencils, watercolour pencils and watercolour, with a selection of interesting basic drawing/illustration techniques to help you gain confidence and your own illustration style.

No calligraphy or drawing experience is required.

Expressive calligraphic Lettering

This workshop will look at ways you can develop attitude in your calligraphy, by exploring, discussing and working on letter and word shapes to create colourful calligraphic textures ideal for use in contemporary calligraphy, using a variety of tools.

This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience

Troubleshooting surfaces

Not too sure what paper to use? or what paint to buy, or how to use the materials that you have already? In this practical workshop we will consider, discuss and explore various writing surfaces looking at the best way to work with them using pencils, watercolour pencils, watercolour and gouache with a practical reminder of the properties of each medium, colour mixing to get the best lettering for your nib on a variety different papers.

No calligraphy experience required.

Decorated Capitals

A day workshop that introduces the decorated capital to beginners.

Taking inspiration from the historical Celtic Capitals, Lombardic Capitals and a Modern Capital.

During the workshop there will be step by step guidance not only with your capital but also tools

and materials.

No calligraphy or drawing experience required.

Formal writing

Back to basics with script, working from a historical foundation but keeping in mind that we are calligraphers in 2012. Studying in depth and developing your own individuality.

Suitable for both the beginner and those with some experience.

Italic     Italic Capitals      Roundhand     Uncial       Roman Capitals       Contemporary Capitals

Italic Flourishes

Flourishes, based in history add movement and energy to contemporary calligraphy, working with pencils and nibs this workshop explores not only the wonderful variety of Italic flourishes but also discussion, analysis and design.

This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience.

Just what can Italic do?

light and dark / tall and small. This workshop considers the changing shapes of Italic, what are the best mediums to use, how to achieve crisp lettering, writing on coloured surfaces as well as white. This workshop is suitable for those with some calligraphy experience.

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