Join us for this fun and creative workshop to learn the fundamentals of modern calligraphy using a dip pen and ink:
- how to prepare and insert the nib and how to hold the pen and set up space for comfort,
- the basic strokes that form letters,
- practise writing the alphabet,
- how to join letters to form words,
- trace over examples of words and phrases for various occasions before moving onto your final project writing your very own greeting card & gift tag
- how to make your own ink.
- 1-2-1 guidance throughout
All material is provided (workbook with practice sheets, dip pen with nib, ink, greeting card and gift tag) which you will take home to continue practising your new learned skill.
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and doesn't require neat handwriting or drawing skills.
Tea, coffee and homemade cake provided to fuel your creativity!
Dip Pen Calligraphy (Sunday 9th March 1 - 3.30pm)
Sunday 9th March
1 - 3.30pm
(2.5 hours)