Calligraphy for Beginners-Mansfield Library-Adult Learning

Key details

• Date: 21 April - 26 May 2023
• Sessions: Fridays: 1pm - 3pm
• No. sessions: 6
• Venue: Mansfield Central Library, Mansfield
• For ages: 19+
• Group size: 5 - 12
• Cost: FREE - £36

About this course

This course is for absolute beginners to the art of calligraphy. 

You will learn: 

• How to hold the calligraphy pen  
• How to form the ‘Foundational Script’ alphabet 
• How to plan and execute a small project. 

What will be covered on the course?  What will be taught to learners? 

• To hold the pen correctly using the nib at different angles. 
• To create straight and curves strokes 
• Form the letters in the family groups (1 – 5) for minuscules (lower case letters) 
• Form majuscules (Roman Capitals) – capital letters 
• To plan and complete a small project using calligraphy skills learnt during the course 

Please note that materials are not included in the cost of the course.  

At the first class the tutor will show you what you need to buy (please budget for around £20). 

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

Book your place

Visit the Inspire website for full details and booking options

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