4-week Online Evening Calligraphy Classes - September 2024

Online Evening Calligraphy Classes – 7:00pm to 8:00pm – Four week course

Learn Modern Calligraphy from the Comfort of Your Home

Are you interested in learning Modern Calligraphy? Do you want to learn how to write beautiful, elegant letters? If so, then our four-week online course is perfect for you!

Our course is taught by Jane Lappage, a professional calligrapher with over 10 years of experience. Jane will teach you everything you need to know to get started with calligraphy, from the basics of holding a pen to more advanced techniques like flourishes and shading.

Our course is designed for beginners and experienced calligraphers alike. Whether you're a complete beginner or you're just looking to brush up on your skills, our course will help you improve your calligraphy skills and create beautiful, elegant letters.

What You'll Learn

In our four-week course, you'll learn:

• The basics of calligraphy, including how to hold a pen, how to make different strokes, and how to create different letterforms
• More advanced techniques, such as flourishes and shading
• How to create beautiful, elegant calligraphy pieces

Benefits of Taking Our Course

There are many benefits to taking our four-week online course, including:

• Learn at your own pace. You can watch the class recordings as many times as you need to, and you can ask Jane questions via email or the forum.
• Connect with other students. The online forum is a great place to share your work, get feedback, and connect with other calligraphers from all over the world.
• Save money. Online classes are often more affordable than in-person classes.

Sign up Today and Start Learning Calligraphy!

If you're interested in learning Modern Calligraphy, then sign up for our four-week online course today! You'll be glad you did!

* Please note - all my classes are taught in English

Who is this course for?

This course is great for beginners or people wanting to improve their style and flair. Brilliant for people needing to brush up on rusty skills.

What will I learn each week?

Week 1 – Introduction to Modern Calligraphy, Holding the pen and getting the nib angle correct. Basic exercises and letter structure

Week 2 – Continuity and smooth, even flow of letters. Understand the difference between ink and watercolour paints

Week 3 – Understand design and layout to begin making a small greeting card. Learn why calligraphy rulers and soapstone pencils are so useful

Week 4 – Put all your lessons together and create your own masterpiece

How does it work?

We’ll be using Zoom and will send an invitation code once your booking has been accepted. Then on the date, use your computer or tablet to join me by clicking on the link sent to you. Simple.

Once you’re online you can watch and learn in the comfort of your home. When the lesson has finished you can playback the class at leisure (I’ll send a link afterwards) and practise further.

You can use my private tuition services for one-to-one lessons to further advance your skills and knowledge if you wish. Just contact me.

What will I need?

You will need your calligraphy pen, ink, practise paper and lines or guides to help with this. Optionally you will need a thin brush and a Coliro colour plus a crown (springy) nib. If you have them then you’re good to start.

A Modern Calligraphy Starter Pack that complements this course is available here

Do you have classes at other venues?

Yes we do. You can see all my classes listed here: https://calligraphyarts.co.uk/workshops/