Modern Calligraphy
Come and learn the elegant script writing of past generations. You'll learn to use a pointed pen nib to write Script Cursive Lettering. All materials included and you'll take home your pen.
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Description
Using a fine metal nib with a reservoir, you will learn Modern Cursive - joined lettering styles. This lettering style comes from the Victorian era and can be very elaborate with its flourished strokes, or have a more modern fun and flowing rhythm to its style.
Learning how to manage and control a fine metal nib, and with confidence, looking at the principle pen strokes required to make up these letters. We will learn playful exercises that develop these strokes before moving with confidence to manipulation to add movement and fun into these strokes. All this play and pen handling helps as we work to creating letters, flourishes and patterns.
You will receive a nib holder and a beginner metal nib and ink to take with you at the conclusion of the class, also worksheets that will assist you in further development of the letter forms learned. These worksheets will keep you moving beyond this workshop allowing you to develop the discipline of strokes that bring this style of lettering to life in today's world.
This class is for those who want to begin on a calligraphic/lettering journey. It is suitable for both beginner and those who have a little pen experience to the more experienced as you work towards furthering your lettering and working on the finer details that will take your hand letters to another level.
What to bring
Bring your lunch. Tea and coffee are provided. All materials ($25) are provided for the course and you'll take home your fine pointed nib and holder. For those who decide they will continue and progress their calligraphy, Margaret will also have a range of 'next level' nibs to purchase.
Who should attend?
Those interested in learning script cursive lettering and/or using the pointed pen nib as a tool. Those who have completed Margaret's Calligraphy Introduction course and wish to continue learning new calligraphy skills.
About the tutor
Margaret Woollett, a Freelance Calligrapher and Lettering Artist, has been involved with lettering and calligraphy for more than 25 years, as a student, freelancer and teacher. She works from her Devonport studio taking classes, teaching at community centres and working freelance for a wide range of commercial clients.
