Course overview

Begin your exploration of modern calligraphy by mastering essential tools and techniques. Learn foundational strokes, letter forms, and explore various modern styles such as minimalist and brush lettering. Experiment with colour and traditional mediums to enhance your creations. Practice creating compressed and expanded letter forms to understand spacing and composition. Explore different calligraphy tools including brush pens, pointed pens, and markers to develop your unique style

Course description

Embark on a journey into the art of modern calligraphy in our Foundations course, ideal for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Over 12 weeks, you’ll explore the fundamentals of this elegant craft, starting with an introduction to essential tools and techniques. From mastering foundational strokes to crafting lowercase and uppercase alphabets, you’ll develop a solid understanding of letterforms and spacing. Throughout the term, we’ll focus on exploring a variety of inclines to enhance your lettering style. With personalised guidance and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to create fluid, graceful lettering that embodies the essence of modern calligraphy. Each week presents new challenges, including connecting letters and experimenting with compressed and expanded letter styles. By the end of the term, you’ll be equipped to design your own compositions confidently. Whether you’re beginning your calligraphy journey or seeking to strengthen your foundational skills, this term will provide you with the tools and confidence to express yourself artistically through beautiful lettering.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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