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In this workshop, join us in tapping into your artistic and creative self where we get to express our individuality and style.About this Event
Learn Calligraphy Workshop (Central Singapore) 3.5 Hour Workshop
In this workshop, join us in tapping into your artistic and creative self where we get to express our individuality and style. You will learn the principle skills of calligraphy, create beautiful letterforms and by the end of the lesson, create frame-ready masterpieces to hang in your home as beautiful keepsakes.
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Dates: 2 July 2024 (Tuesday)
Times: 9 AM - 1230 PM
Location: The Adelphi (2 mins walk from City Hall MRT)
Workshop fee: $168/pax
Here's what we'll be covering during the class:
Basics, Theory & Copperplate Minuscules (3.5 Hours)
1. Fundamentals & Theory
- Introduction and history to calligraphy, lettering, custom typography and typography
- Various practiced calligraphy styles + how to engage in purposeful observation
- Applications: What can I do with Calligraphy as a skill?
- Supplies and materials walk through + recommended progression for exploring your tools
- Theory and guidelines explanation, how to hold the brush pen and the principle skills of calligraphy
- Body posture, pen and paper placement (Left + Right-handed)
2. Copperplate Minuscules: Basic Strokes
- Basic strokes + demonstration of common mistakes, why they’re mistakes and how to rectify them
- How to get square cut offs with a brush pen
- Drills
3. Copperplate Minuscules: Lowercase a-z rundown in family groups
- Why the need to practice in family groups?
- Lowercase a-z rundown
- Step-by-step letter connection: basic rules, why and how
- Understanding oval widths
- Breaking down the word "minimum" + Recommended practice words & common words for greeting cards and weddings
- Letter proportions & ratios + when to use which ratio and why, connecting a-z + explanation of rule-breaking exceptions
- Optional: 26^26 letter practice
For the full detailed course outline, visit: https://www.leahdesign.sg/learn-calligraphy-course
Online course (of equivalent content) is available as well, sign up here: https://www.theultimatecalligraphycourse.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Adelphi, 1 Coleman St, Singapore, Singapore
Tickets
SGD 170.47