Calligraphy for Beginners - Arnold Library - Adult Learning

About this course

This course is for absolute beginners to the art of calligraphy. You will be taught the Foundational Script and the Roman Capital script as well as easy border designs.

We use the Staedtler Calligraphy Markers (and not dip ink pens) which are easy to use for either right or left handed writers. You’ll learn how to hold the pen to get the nib angle correct and basic exercises to help you achieve the thick and thin strokes. The Foundational script is ideal for beginners and there’s plenty of individual demonstration and feedback from your tutor as well as worksheets to help you.  

By the end of the course, you will: 

• Produce a small calligraphy project (e.g., a short quote) using the skills learnt during the course. 

You will need:

• Clairefontaine Goldline Layout Pad, A4, 50 gsm, 80 Sheets – or equivalent (available at Arnold Library Shop). 
• Staedtler 3002 C5 Calligraphy Markers - Assorted Colours (Pack of 5) these are available at Arnold Library Shop. 
• Pencil and eraser 
• 30cm (12 inch) ruler 
• Protractor  
• Wallet (A4) to keep your work in 
• Paperclips/bulldog clip or a clipboard 

Suggested Reading for the course: 

• Calligraphy in 24 One Hour Lessons by Veiko Kespersaks ISBN 9781844486137 
• Start Calligraphy by Maureen Sullivan ISBN: 9781844486380 
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000mtml/the-secret-history-of-writing?seriesId=unsliced 

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, AND
• 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

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