Calligraphy - Advanced

Course intent

In this advanced calligraphy course you will further your skills and techniques by exploring more advanced letterforms and layouts. The creative use of tools and materials will be encouraged and learners will concentrate on layout and design skills to create personal projects.

Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will I learn?

You will

• Explore developing scripts previously studied and advancing techniques and materials used
• Pursue individual interests and scripts that are of interest. Variations will be studied alongside design and layout
• Learners will be encouraged to produce personal pieces to share with the group
• Additionally, examples of work by contemporary and historical calligraphers will be included for study during the lesson
• Videos and supporting documents will be available to learners to print off/download and there is the opportunity for private comments with the tutor.

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  This course is for more advanced learners who are already confident using a broad-edged pen and are familiar with the basic scripts of Foundation Hand and Italic, together with Roman Capital and their variation, Gothic and Uncial. You should also be confident using gouache and when creating paste-ups for layouts.

Please contact the tutor Claire Honeywood by email Claire.Honeywood@surreycc.gov.uk if you are not sure about your level.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Old clothes or an apron
• A round-handled calligraphy pen holder,
• calligraphy equipment (broad-edged nib) and materials,
• your usual drawing board.

Any other specialist equipment required will be discussed during the lesson.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto other Calligraphy courses with SAL.

One-day workshops are available for specific subjects.

The tutor will be happy to help learners thinking about entry to Further Education with other providers.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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