Beginner’s Italic Calligraphy Dip Pen Workshop

Name: Beginner’s Italic Calligraphy Dip Pen Workshop
Start: 2024-05-18T08:30:00+02:00
End: 2024-05-18T12:30:00+02:00
Location: The Deckle Edge

18 May 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

The Deckle Edge

13 Brickfield Road, Salt River

Cape Town

Cost: R550

Date, time and venue to be confirmed

This class is an introduction to italic calligraphy and with a dip pen. Italic is a good place to start. You can build on it for cursive and print -both for handwriting and further calligraphy exploration.

In-person

Duration:4 hours

Class size:Workshop space is limited so booking is essential

Min. age:All welcome from 12 years and up

Dress code

Please wear comfortable clothes that don’t mind an ink stain or two!

Materials / What must I bring with?

Materials Supplied by Leesette:

Notes
Gouache
Small loading brushes

Materials Supplied by The Deckle Edge:

Speedball Dip pens to try
Daniel Smith Black Walnut Ink
3 card off cuts suitable for calligraphy to make a few cards at the end of the class
All attendees will get 10% shopping coupon to shop in store on the day, tea or coffee and a biscuit

Materials attendees need to bring or purchase on the day:

Pencil
Ruler
A3 layout pad
Calligraphy koki 2 mm

What you will learn, and what’s included:

Learn how to use a dip pen for calligraphy
About italic and its place in history
How to form all the letters in the lowercase alphabet
Leave being able to write each one

Minimum age requirement

All welcome from 12 years and up

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General Workshop FAQs

What equipment I need to buy to start calligraphy?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:10+02:00

What equipment I need to buy to start calligraphy?

In all my classes, I will show you exactly what you need and why. Each class gives a list of the supplies or materials which may be needed or recommended. Don’t fall into the trap of buying lots of equipment you don’t need or will never use. It’s expensive. In lots of my beginners classes, I supply all the equipment so that you can try out without having to buy anything. I also try and curate exactly what you need to help you through this.

How long does it take to learn calligraphy?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:10+02:00

How long does it take to learn calligraphy?

Calligraphy is a life-long learning journey. You can get going pretty quickly, and then just keep practicing by making things and giving them away. You do need to practice, but I don’t believe in repeating letters over and over. You learn much faster by actually doing. I will help you to make Calligraphy part of your life and not a time frame!

Minimum numbersLeesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:11+02:00

Minimum numbers

I always put a minimum number on my workshops. If the bookings do not exceed the number, then we reserve the right to move the workshop forward to a suitable date.

What is your cancellation policy?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:11+02:00

What is your cancellation policy?

If due, to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel a class you will be refunded or given the option to move the booking to a future class of your choice. If you need to cancel a class it works as follows: if you cancel 48 hours in advance – 100% refund; 24 hours in advance – 50% refund, on the day of the workshop – no refund.

When is my booking confirmed?Leesette Turner2022-12-01T13:41:11+02:00