This course will give you an introduction to calligraphy and you will use your new skills to create seasonal cards and gifts. , , By the end of the course you should be able to:, , - Set up your workspace efficiently, - Use a dip pen correctly, - Write the western alphabet in one of the basic calligraphic hands , - Space the letters evenly in your projects, - Rule up correct guidelines for your projects (eg a bookmark, label/ card/ small concertina book/ fridge magnet...), - Write with ink and/or watercolour in your dip pen on at least two different papers, - Use good margins around your text, -Work to relevant health and safety guidelines, , Some practice between sessions is recommended in order to make continuous progress., For complete beginners or students who have completed one term of callligraphy. It is important to note that some manual dexterity is required.
Name: Calligraphy for Summer - Beginners Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 11:02:21 Updated 20160712 11:02:21
Students are responsible for the cost of their own equipment and materials. If you are a new student and have no materials, please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However all students should bring the following to the first session: 2 pencils, 2 rubber bands, a sharpener, a soft rubber that does not smudge, a plastic ruler, masking tape (1 - 1.25 wide), 2 paperclips, scissors, a ball point pen. During the first session, your tutor will explain what equipment and materials you will need to make a start in calligraphy. If you wish, you can buy your first calligraphy pen and paper from the tutor for approximately £5. If you have done some calligraphy before, please bring your usual equipment to the first session. Equipment required Students are responsible for the cost of their own equipment and materials. If you are a new student and have no materials, please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However all students should bring the following to the first session: 2 pencils, 2 rubber bands, a sharpener, a soft rubber that does not smudge, a plastic ruler, masking tape (1 - 1.25 wide), 2 paperclips, scissors, a ball point pen. During the first session, your tutor will explain what equipment and materials you will need to make a start in calligraphy. If you wish, you can buy your first calligraphy pen and paper from the tutor for approximately £5. If you have done some calligraphy before, please bring your usual equipment 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