On this course, you will combine calligraphy and art to create beautiful artworks. You will learn to write in some of the main calligraphy 'hands', how to use the pen and ink, spacing and layout to write a formal script. Then you will put your calligraphic skills to creative use, exploring different ideas, designs, backgrounds and media to 'illustrate', complement and enhance the text. There are many traditional and modern techniques to decorate calligraphy and transform the text into art. The tutor will introduce you to some of these methods using a variety of tools and materials; e.g. embellishing and colouring letters. By the end of the course, you will have created at least one beautiful calligraphic work., , There is no set 'homework', but you are welcome to practise and do further work at home., , 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. Beginners and those with a little experience of calligraphy.
Name: Creative Calligraphy - Art in Words Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:31:22 Updated 20160412 14:31:22
You will need to provide your own materials for this course. Please do not buy anything especially for the course until you have checked with the Canterbury Centre on 03000 41 22 22, about a week before it starts, that the course is going ahead, , , You will need to bring the following things to the first session:, , Calligraphy pen nibs (Mitchell nibs or Tape nibs are recommended for beginners), Pen holder , Calligraphy ink (non-water proof ink) or Gouache,, Small brush, water jar, palette, Kitchen paper , Layout paper pad (A3) for practice, Pencil (HB or 2H) Sharpener, eraser, Ruler (about 30 cm to 45 cm), T square if you have one, , During the first session, the tutor will explain about the equipment and materials. If you wish, you can buy your pen nibs and layout paper from the tutor. If you already have some calligraphy tools and materials, please bring them to the first session., Equipment required You will need to provide your own materials for this course. Please do not buy anything especially for the course until you have checked with the Canterbury Centre on 03000 41 22 22, about a week before it starts, that the course is going ahead, , , You will need to bring the following things to the first session:, , Calligraphy pen nibs (Mitchell nibs or Tape nibs are recommended for beginners), Pen holder , Calligraphy ink (non-water proof ink) or Gouache,, Small brush, water jar, palette, Kitchen paper , Layout paper pad (A3) for practice, Pencil (HB or 2H) Sharpener, eraser, Ruler (about 30 cm to 45 cm), T square if you have one, , During the first session, the tutor will explain about the equipment and materials. If you wish, you can buy your pen nibs and layout paper from the tutor. If you already have some calligraphy tools and materials, please bring them to the first session.,
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing