Name: Learn Calligraphy Workshop (Central Singapore) - 3.5 Hour Workshop, Weekday
Start: 2024-07-02T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-07-02T12:30:00+08:00
Location: The Adelphi

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.

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