Italic Stretched, Squeezed, Sized and Embellished

Name: Italic Stretched, Squeezed, Sized and Embellished
Start: 2027-09-01T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-09-01T23:59:59+02:00
Location: Venue to be confirmed

1 September 2027

Date, time and venue to be confirmed

This is a fun class designed to stretch your italic calligraphy, literally. See what happens when you change nib sizes and stretch, squeeze and decorate your letters.

In-person

Duration:3 hours

Class size:12

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?

The workshop includes:

Handouts
Trying out different tools: you will have the opportunity to play with different pens in class
All basic materials (so do not worry if you don’t have anything I will supply and you can buy at or after the class)
Writegear have kindly offered to supply pens for you to use during the workshop
Layout paper to work on
Ink to play with

Please bring if you have:

Your calligraphy pens, all sizes whatever you have
Black fine liner
Gold, silver, white gel pens if you have
200g watercolour paper smooth, if you have rough bring as well (if you want to do finished pieces)
Small pointed brush
Ink, or water colour, or gouache: 3 colours that you love
Gold watercolour paint

What you will learn, and what’s included:

Size matters! How this impacts design
About different tools and how you size your letters
Techniques for adding to your overall design – simple illumination, drop shadows and more
Make cards and mini artworks

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