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Adult Learning
Word Processing for Beginners - Arnold Library - Adult Learning
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Sessions | Mondays: 10am - 12pm |
No. sessions | 4 |
Venue | Arnold Library, Nottingham |
For ages | 19+ |
Group size | 5 - 12 |
Cost | FREE - £21 |
This course is for learners who have already attended Calligraphy for Beginners. You will be taught the Uncial script and a range of Christmas ideas such as: card designs, menu and place cards. We will be using some simple colour washes and design ideas such as holly leaves.
Please note that this course is not suitable for beginners.
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 Uncial Script. We will explore different designs for Christmas cards using the Foundational script 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:
Be able to draw the Uncial script and use it for designs for cards. You’ll be creating some Christmas card designs, envelope layouts, menus, and place cards. colour ideas. Your confidence will increase as we build on our technique week-by-week.
Resources required by attendees:
Suggested Reading for the course:
Calligraphy in 24 One Hour Lessons by Veiko Kespersaks ISBN 9781844486137
Start Calligraphy by Maureen Sullivan ISBN: 9781844486380
DIY watercolor Christmas: easy painting ideas and techniques for cards, gifts and décor by Ingrid Sanchez ISBN 9781446308448
Please note: there will not be a session running on 18th November.
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:
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:
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