Ever wanted to try your hand at calligraphy, but there are no suitable classes in the area that fit with your free time? Have you seen calligraphy on the internet or in books and equipment for sale but don’t know where to start, then this could be the taster course for you. The focus of this course is to introduce you to a relaxing mindful activity. Working online with an experienced calligraphy tutor you can try your hand at relaxing calligraphy from the comfort of your own home as part of a group of beginners.
Course aim
This course will provide a gentle introduction to calligraphy with simple absorbing techniques and information on suitable equipment to get you started on this relaxing activity.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Select the appropriate equipment used in calligraphy
- Demonstrate basic strokes and drill exercises
- Explore the construction of the letter forms
- Apply the techniques to a selection of simple calligraphic projects
- Discuss possible next steps concerning calligraphy
What else do I need to know?
You will need: Plain paper Sharpened pencil (HB is ideal) Brush pen (Tombow Fudenosuke WS-BH150 or WS-BS is a good choice) or Crayola Supertip pens or a pointed nib (not traditional calligraphy nib more like fountain pen) to use with a holder and ink
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