Calligraphy Projects-Southwell Library-Adult learning

Key details

• Date: 17 April - 22 May 2023
• Sessions: Mondays: 10am - 12pm
• No. sessions: 5
• Venue: Southwell Library, Southwell
• For ages: 19+
• Group size: 5 - 12
• Cost: FREE - £24

About this course

This course is for those with some knowledge of calligraphy. It’s an ideal follow on course if you have already attended Calligraphy for Beginners. 

You will plan, design and produce calligraphy projects using one or more calligraphy hands.

What will be covered on the course?   

• Planning and designing projects such as: an inspirational quote, illuminated letter, wedding invites, cards and envelopes. 
• How to create simple water colour washes using water colour pencils to use as a backdrop to your lettering 
• To create a finished project of your choice 

What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course? 

• Attended Calligraphy for Beginners or equivalent course. 

What resources/course materials do learners need to bring for the course? 

• Calligraphy – Materials Needed (approx. budget £20) 
• Pencil and eraser 
• 30cm (12 inch) ruler 
• Protractor and set square pack  
• Clear Plastic Wallet (A4) to keep your work in 
• Paperclips/bulldog clip or a clipboard 
• STAEDTLER 3002 C5 Calligraphy Markers - Assorted Colours (Pack of 5) – Available to buy at the Library Shop in selected libraries: Arnold Library, Mansfield Library, West Bridgford Library, Beeston Library and Southwell Library. Or equivalent calligraphy pen. Please note that pen nibs must be 2mm and 3.5mm as the course handouts and layout sheets are all drawn up in these sizes. Try ‘The Works’ for pens in these sizes. 
• Clairefontaine Goldline Layout Pad, A4, 50 gsm, 80 Sheets – or equivalent. The layout paper needs to be 50gsm so that the lined exercise sheets can be seen through it. Stocked by Mansfield Library and available to buy from the Library Shop, Mansfield Central Library. 

Suggested Reading:

Calligraphy in 24 one-hour lessons Author:  Kespersaks, Veiko. 745.61 

50 Calligraphy Projects by Janet Mehigan 

The calligraphy handbook : simple techniques and step-by-step projects by  Callery, Emma. 745.61 

Guide to creative handlettering : over 20 step-by-step projects & creative techniques by  Graham-Flynn, Fiona. 745.61 

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

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