What you will do
Single session
Join this class for Copperplate fine letters that can guide you to create your distinctive lettering, full of character and charm that you can use in your everyday artistic work or your occasional writing!
You will learn Copperplate basic principles and rules that make it so beautiful and delicate, you will find out techniques to create each letter – lowercase or capitals – with the help of guide sheets and tuition from Amalia, so don’t worry if you haven’t tried something like this before! You are not even supposed to have a fine handwriting!
During Class:
- We’ll start with introducing you to the supplies we are going to use during the Copperplate Calligraphy Workshop.
- Move on to calligraphy exercises on basic strokes and letter forms.
- Practice the alphabet to get used to the letters you are going to use for your special creative projects and work.
We’ll have plenty of time for 1 to 1 tuition and instruction, so at the end of this workshop you are going to be able to write words using your calligraphy tools.
Take Home
- Your calligraphy kit so you can practice this new skill and apply it in your daily creative work! Your starter kit will include a pen holder, a nib, a black ink pot and exercise sheets.
The Venue
Stour Space - right near the Olympic Stadium - exhibits and promotes the work of local emergent artists and enterprises, and encourages new innovative work, offering exhibition, event, performance and studio space for the development of creative activities. Artistic vibe, good coffee, natural light.
This is an absolute beginners workshop so you need no preparation for it. We will provide all materials.
It’s going to be a great way of relaxing, using just your imagination and hands. We’ll get creative, so please come prepared to have fun and experience new stuff!
Obby Guarantee
We ensure quality. If your class doesn't reach your expectations, we'll give your money back.
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About your host, Amalia Calligraphy
Amalia is a calligrapher, illustrator and stationery designer that founded Amalia Calligraphy. She started as a self-taught calligrapher 5 years ago. Ever since she works wedding and events stationery and loves to add manual details to it to achieve a handcrafted and exquisite look. The digital flow brought her to creating printable designs for her customers to choose, for a rather quick and easy way of getting beautiful stationery for events.
She now shares calligraphy tips and tricks in workshops all across Europe. She considers herself truly lucky to spend her days creating, mixing and matching styles, colors and textures. She loves learning new stuff every day that can embellish her work - silk flowers making and a lot of different artistic techniques. So, if you are into creating some beautiful invitations or just want to learn a new artistic skill, Amalia is ready to share with you in her calligraphy classes many of the things she learned during these years!
Age Requirement
16
Flexible cancellation policy
Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.