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Come and explore the magical world of Offhand flourishing with Sai, an experienced Calligrapher and teaching artist, who will guide you through this workshop. 

In the world of penmanship, offhand flourishing is the ultimate showcase of your calligraphy skills. It is an ancient calligraphy technique, which involves drawing and calligraphy to produce beautiful, intricate ornamental flourishes. When you look at a finished piece, the flourishes appear to be quite complex and elaborate but the process of creating off-hand flourishing is actually quite simple and structured. There are no preliminary drawings to guide you. It is a free-hand drawing process, which is quite meditative and magical.

In this workshop, you will learn step by step how to create intricate flourished designs and produce stunning festive cards and artworks that would make perfect handmade gifts this Christmas.

What to expect?

 •	We will cover the basics of pointed pen calligraphy strokes followed by compound curves and cartouches. 

•	Once you become familiar with the beautiful pen strokes, you will learn the technique of offhand flourishing, which can be adapted into any shape and design. Using this technique you can create bespoke cards; embellish an envelope or create unique works of art that can be framed. The possibilities are endless. 

 •	This workshop is suitable for all levels. Familiarity with using the dip pen would be helpful but not compulsory.

•	All materials will be provided including a festive calligraphy kit

•	Refreshments included.

What is included?
•	Your bespoke festive Calligraphy kit, includes 
-	Straight penholder
-	Nikko-G or Zebra-G nib
-	Dr. PH Martin’s bleed proof white ink
-	Selection of Clairefontaine coloured paper and card
-	3 hours of Calligraphy instruction
-	Expert tips and inspirational project ideas to pursue your new skill on your own


Festive flourishing Calligraphy Workshop

At The Art Space - Cass Art Kingston 

Really lovely intro to flourishing &, even as a complete beginner, I walked away with the skills to create some amazing designs. Taking a relaxed, meditative approach to the techniques means I now look forward to taking home my materials, creating my own practice & enjoying my new skills.
Thank you Sai x

Learn the incredible art of Offhand flourishing, an ancient Calligraphy technique, a combination of drawing and calligraphy using a traditional dip pen & ink.

Come and explore the exciting world of Bullet journaling and Brush pen Calligraphy with Sai, an experienced Calligrapher and teaching artist, who will guide you through this workshop. In a world of digital planners, smart phones and productivity apps, the simple art of writing can often seem irrelevant. However, handwritten planners offer a better sensory experience and help you to streamline your jumbled thoughts, ideas and to-do lists in one place. 

In this workshop we will introduce you to the Bullet journaling system and help you set up your own customised journal. The Bullet journal, also known as Bujo is a simple and effective way to spark your creativity and get those to-do-lists under control. The Bullet journal is personal and flexible - it is a planner, a habit tracker, a diary, a journal and a calendar all in one place. It is a mindful and creative way to organise your life and you don’t need any artistic skills to get started. All you need is a pen, a notebook and some inspiration. 

In this two-part workshop we will also cover the basics of brush pen calligraphy using a fudenosuke brush pen. At the end of the workshop you will learn how to incorporate art, hand-lettering and creativity in your bullet journal. If you want to be creative, declutter your mind, organise your life, and increase your productivity the Bujo is the way to go!

**What to expect?**

- You will learn all about the Bullet journaling system and how it works. 

- We will explore various layouts, habit trackers and daily planners and include special pages for all your interests.

- We will cover the basics of Brush pen calligraphy and focus on creating beautiful thick and thin strokes using your brush pen. 

- Once you become familiar with the pen strokes through practice drills, you will learn how to create letterforms (uppercase and lowercase) step by step, followed by words.

- You will also be taught some simple illustration skills like drawing a banner and other interesting motifs to make your journal pages come alive.

- All materials will be provided including a practice journal, brush pen and worksheets.

**What is included?**

-	Pentel or Tombow fudenosuke brush pen
-	Rhodia A5 notebook with dot grid to practice layouts
-	Layout paper and tracing paper
-	Practice worksheets and exemplars
-	3 hours of instruction from a practicing Calligrapher and teaching artist
-	Expert tips and inspirational project ideas to pursue your new skill on your own


Bullet Journaling and Brush pen Calligraphy workshop

Make 2021 your most organised, creative and productive year! Learn all about Bullet journaling and Brush pen Calligraphy and kick-start your creativity. 

Come and explore the fascinating world of Brush pen Calligraphy with Sai, an experienced Calligrapher and teaching artist, who will guide you through this live online workshop. 

In a world where communication is largely driven by technology, the art of writing can often seem irrelevant, but the beauty of a handwritten card or note is timeless. Sai is passionate about sharing the beautiful art of Calligraphy, not just for its aesthetic value, but because of its unique ability to help us remain completely focused and get into a mindful state of flow very quickly.

In this live online workshop, you will learn the basics of handlettering and Modern Calligraphy using a brush pen. Modern Calligraphy has a universal appeal, as it is a more flexible, accessible, and playful version of traditional Calligraphy. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. No previous experience required. Young adults welcome (Ages 13+).

**What to expect?**

- We will cover the basics of Modern calligraphy and focus on creating beautiful thick and thin strokes using your brush pen. 

- Once you become familiar with the pen strokes through practice drills, you will learn how to create letterforms (uppercase and lowercase) step by step, followed by words and small phrases. 

- We will explore different brush pens, papers, and other essential tools for Modern Calligraphy. 

- You will also be taught some interesting tips and hacks that will help you to progress with your Calligraphy practice. There will be plenty of opportunity to practice and for troubleshooting.

- At the end of the workshop you will create your own hand-lettered quote

**What is included?**

-	Practice worksheets and exemplars (will be sent as pdf before the workshop)
-	Supplies list (will be sent as pdf)
-	2.5 hours of live online instruction from a practicing Calligrapher and teaching artist
-	Expert tips and inspirational project ideas to pursue your new skill on your own

**You will need**

-	Basic supplies included in the supplies list.
-	A PC/ Laptop/ Macbook or tablet with a webcam and microphone
-	Your Zoom link (Please note: there is no cost to download zoom)
-	A stable internet connection
-	Ideally, a private space/ desk where you can work undisturbed.


Brush pen Calligraphy for Beginners

Scouts Hut - 293 Park Road, Kingston

Nur Revy

It was a great lesson, she kindly still kept the lesson on despite me being the sole student. I'm happy to say I was satisfied experiencing Calligraphy properly for the first time and definitely going to continue with Calligraphy, thanks to the Teacher's advice!

Learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy using a Brush pen and develop your own unique style. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. 

Come and explore the fascinating world of Brush pen Calligraphy with Sai, an experienced Calligrapher and teaching artist, who will guide you through this workshop. 

In a world where communication is largely driven by technology, the art of writing can often seem irrelevant, but the beauty of a handwritten card or note is timeless. Sai is passionate about sharing the beautiful art of Calligraphy, not just for its aesthetic value, but because of its unique ability to help us remain completely focused and get into a mindful state of flow very quickly.

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of hand lettering and Modern Calligraphy using a fudenosuke brush pen. Modern Calligraphy has a universal appeal, as it is a more flexible, accessible and playful version of traditional Calligraphy. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. No previous experience required. Young adults welcome (Ages 13+).

**What to expect?**

-  We will cover the basics of Modern calligraphy and focus on creating beautiful thick and thin strokes using your brush pen. 

- Once you become familiar with the pen strokes through practice drills, you will learn how to create letterforms (uppercase and lowercase) step by step, followed by words and small phrases. 

- We will explore different brush pens, papers, and other essential tools for Modern Calligraphy. 

-  You will also be taught some interesting tips and hacks that will help you to progress with your Calligraphy practice. There will be plenty of opportunities to practice and for troubleshooting.

-  At the end of the workshop you will create your own hand-lettered quote.

-  All materials will be provided including a Brush pen calligraphy kit.

-  Refreshments included.

**What is included?**

Your specially curated Brush pen Calligraphy kit, includes;

-	Pentel or Tombow fudenosuke brush pen
-	Layout paper and tracing paper
-	Practice worksheets and exemplars
-	3 hours of Calligraphy instruction from a practicing Calligrapher.
-	Expert tips and inspirational project ideas to pursue your new skill on your own




Bee Hooper

I enjoyed the Calligraphy workshop a lot. I learned a lot in a short time and realise I need to practice a lot to be good at it. The lessons were structured in as much as time allowed. The venue was warm and spacious. I would be happy to recommend my friends and would definitely like to do more of similar subject.


Dr. Sai Banerjee is an experienced teaching artist, art historian and calligrapher committed to promoting creativity as a wellness practice through art and calligraphy. Sai is the founder of Blue Palette Art Studio – a creative space that nurtures mindful creativity through classes, courses and workshops for adults and children. 

As a former University lecturer with a Ph.D. in Art History, Sai discovered her passion for teaching and learning. Based on personal experience, Sai truly believes in the transformative power of art and its positive impact on our wellbeing. Her goal is to share this awareness with others and help people connect with their creative selves. Being a Multipotentialite, Sai has a range of interests and skills that she loves to share with others. 

Sai started as a self-taught Modern Calligrapher. Over the years, she has trained with some of the most renowned Master Penmen and Calligraphers around the world, which has led to her expertise in various calligraphy styles, including Copperplate, Spencerian, Broad Edge, Italic, and Brush Pen Calligraphy. Sai regularly works on exclusive projects and live events with some of the most prestigious luxury brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Montblanc, Guerlain, Dior, Vacheron Constantin, and many others. 

Whether it's doodling in an art journal or practicing calligraphy, Mindfulness is an important part of Sai's creative practice. Her approach to teaching is gentle and optimistic, focusing on the process rather than the outcome. Her main aim as a teacher is to demystify the complexities of learning a new skill and provide her students with the knowledge and confidence they need to pursue their newfound interests.




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