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Calligraphy - An Introduction to Modern Gothic Hand
- Price:
- £99.00
- Starts:
- 06/06/2024
- Day of week:
- THU
- Tutor:
- Frances Liddiard
- Ends:
- 04/07/2024
- Location:
- The Cube (KAE), Folkestone
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:30
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
This course offers an opportunity to study the background to modern day calligraphic scripts. The Italic script is based on 16th Century Humanist hands. You will consider historic and modern examples and experiment using different media, tools and materials.
This course will introduce the broad edge pen and cover the basics of writing a formal script, using ink and colour and how to approach the basic design elements. Each student will have an opportunity to select a modern Renaissance inspired project to work on and complete a calligraphic design.
There is no qualification for this course.
There is limited parking on site, but there is a public car park nearby and on-street parking.
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Frances Liddiard
How will I be taught?
There will be individual and group tuition and demonstrations.
There will be individual and group feedback.
There is no set homework but optional homework may be set.
What do I need to bring with me?
If you already have some calligraphy tools and materials, please bring them along. If not, the tutor will supply what you need for the session - please pay the tutor direct for these, estimated cost £2 - £3. If you already have a ruler (30cm or preferably longer), a pencil and eraser, a small watercolour brush, palette, water jar, colour pencils, please bring them along.
What can I do next?
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in your personal progression route,
Courses are designed to progress students to higher levels of the craft. In addition our courses support application to "Access to Degree Foundation courses" leading to Higher Education opportunities.
Kent Adult Education web site offers many courses for students wishing to develop a self employed business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self employment or an interest in developing career options in this chosen path.
What do I need to join the course
Beginners are welcome but it is recommended for learners who have completed the Foundation course.
Getting to your course
Find us
The Cube (KAE)
Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1SD
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code FOL/129142/N/PF.
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