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24/10-14/11 Bloomsbury: Calligraphic card making with Christmas sparkle
This course takes place over four Thursday evenings: October 24 and 31, November 7 and 14.
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Time & Location
24 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 15 Nov 2024, 21:00
West Dean College Bloomsbury, Dilke House, 1 Malet St, London WC1E 7JN
About the Event
Week 1: Introduction to Modern Calligraphy
- History and evolution of calligraphy
- Understanding the basic tools: pen holders, nibs, and ink
- Learning how to assemble and use your calligraphy tools
- Practising basic strokes: thin upstrokes and thick down strokes
- Introduction to letterforms: uppercase and lowercase
- Learning the basic lettering structure
- Drilling alphabets: practising individual letters
- Using Metallic Paint
Week 2: Word Formation
- Exploring different lettering styles
- How to connect letters to form words
- Understanding letter spacing and consistency
- Practising common words and phrases
- Using coloured inks and blending between them
Week 3: Bounce and Composition
- ‘Bounce’ your calligraphy
- Using lettering size within a composition
- Adding flourishes and embellishments
Week 4: Final Project and Refinement
- Layout and design principles for calligraphy projects
- Analysis and refining of your work
- Creating simple greeting card designs using all the skills covered in the course
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