LEARN CALLIGRAPHY with a master calligrapher
The art of writing - it's an ever EVOLVING ART GATHER to SHARE & EXPERIENCE creativity WITH LIKE MINDED OTHERS Learning calligraphy and lettering with all it's associated arts is exciting and can become a lifelong journey, it certainly has for me. As with every art, craft or skill, calligraphy requires practice and patience. This practice brings great rewards. The art of calligraphy is a beautifully rewarding challenge. A great part of my passion for calligraphy is the continuous learning.
If you first stablish the foundations, the basics - and then you're set go way beyond to develop variations on many styles and themes. In these lessons the ground is laid for this discovery and exploration, you'll find your creativity. Students need no previous lettering skills, just an interest in beautiful letters, a desire for a new experience and to meet some like minded people. Lauchean's calligraphy classes are for all levels and offer so much more than just the basics of writing. Learn via of the traditions of the art from a contemporary perspective within a working studio environment. Traditional skills and techniques provide a fertile ground for today's modern lettering which is continually evolving. Those students with some experience will fine tune their lettering. Learn how to use the tools and materials and put them into practice to create layouts that have impact. A great part of my passion for calligraphy is the continuous learning. My aim is to share this passion with all my students |
Calligraphy Course OverviewThe calligraphy courses are mainly taught using the broad edged pen. Lauchean also teaches Cursive Script and Modern Brush Calligraphy. Cursive Script is a mono-line script or hand writing, depending on how you see its end purpose. It's fun and incredibly versatile. Modern Brush Calligraphy is Brush lettering using Brush Marker Pens, the Pointed Brush using a real brushes, Flat Brush, Ruling Pens and other tools.
With of each script, calligraphy font or alphabet style you will establish the key characteristics through a series of basic calligraphy strokes. You will gain basic pen skills a good understanding of the individual style shapes, letter groups and spacing. Work on exercises and patterns to develop confidence with the tools, these will build into fun creative projects laying the foundations for further explorations. Learn fundamental design techniques to gain knowledge and confidence to produce beautiful artworks. As mindfulness within your practice helps you to focus and relax you will find that calligraphy becomes a meditation. Receive comprehensive notes and exemplars with detailed instructions. Students all get loads of individual attention with limited class numbers in a dedicated spacious classroom studio. Step by step instructions guide you through the lessons at your own pace. All groups will include students of varying levels of skill, the advantage being an inspiring shared learning experience. Everyone has something unique to share, including insights, resources and passion. Students will glimpse how creative skills develop with practice, patience and perseverance. STARTERS COURSE CONTENT: Complete beginners
INTERMEDIATE COURSE CONTENT: The next step
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Courses include: inspirations, laughter and shared passions
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