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September 2020
Birmingham Scribes
Gothic Italian Script Just starting out in calligraphy or have a bit of experience? Come and develop your skills as a member of the Birmingham Scribes at the Pen Museum. Birmingham Scribes have regular meetings throughout the year at the Pen Museum and the group's main aim is to promote the art of calligraphy. As a member you will be able to attend these meetings, some of which will be workshops led by an experienced calligrapher and others will be…
Find out more »Calligraphy Classes
Learning Calligraphy Sheila Smith: Held at the Pen Museum classes are designed for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. Learn the key elements of calligraphy and take information away to continue developing your style at home. Some materials will be provided and calligraphy products can be purchased from the Museum shop. 12 Spaces are available for each session (no requirement to attend both sessions) Session One: 13:00 – 14:30 £12 Session Two: 14:30 – 16:00 £12 Refunds up to 7…
Find out more »Modern Calligraphy Jane Lappage
Modern Calligraphy Workshop Jane Lappage 10:00 - 4:00 pm (lunch 1/2 hour) On this course you will get hands on with the new fun, quicker way to learn calligraphy using your fine point nib. In the morning, we will get used to the script and practice and in the afternoon, I will show you design layout and all you will need to be happily confident that you can use this new-found skill regularly after leaving the class on all those…
Find out more »October 2020
Birmingham Scribes
Writing in a Square Just starting out in calligraphy or have a bit of experience? Come and develop your skills as a member of the Birmingham Scribes at the Pen Museum. Birmingham Scribes have regular meetings throughout the year at the Pen Museum and the group's main aim is to promote the art of calligraphy. As a member you will be able to attend these meetings, some of which will be workshops led by an experienced calligrapher and others will…
Find out more »Calligraphy Classes
Learning Calligraphy Sheila Smith: Held at the Pen Museum classes are designed for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. Learn the key elements of calligraphy and take information away to continue developing your style at home. Some materials will be provided and calligraphy products can be purchased from the Museum shop. 12 Spaces are available for each session (no requirement to attend both sessions) Session One: 13:00 – 14:30 £12 Session Two: 14:30 – 16:00 £12 Refunds up to 7…
Find out more »Decorating Cards – Free Drawn
Festive Cards Free Drawn Capitals Sheila Smith Based on Roman Capitals this workshop will go through the stages of turning these traditional letters into more modern free ‘floating’ letters that look great on cards for all occasion. Once the basic principles are learned in the morning we will spend the afternoon using them to decorate some very simple, but effective cards. I will also show you how easy it is to write in a square to give another dimension to…
Find out more »November 2020
Birmingham Scribes
Using Pointed Pens for Decoration Just starting out in calligraphy or have a bit of experience? Come and develop your skills as a member of the Birmingham Scribes at the Pen Museum. Birmingham Scribes have regular meetings throughout the year at the Pen Museum and the group's main aim is to promote the art of calligraphy. As a member you will be able to attend these meetings, some of which will be workshops led by an experienced calligrapher and others…
Find out more »Modern Calligraphy Jane Lappage
Modern Calligraphy Workshop Jane Lappage 10:00 - 4:00 pm (lunch 1/2 hour) On this course you will get hands on with the new fun, quicker way to learn calligraphy using your fine point nib. In the morning, we will get used to the script and practice and in the afternoon, I will show you design layout and all you will need to be happily confident that you can use this new-found skill regularly after leaving the class on all those…
Find out more »Calligraphy Classes
Learning Calligraphy Sheila Smith: Held at the Pen Museum classes are designed for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. Learn the key elements of calligraphy and take information away to continue developing your style at home. Some materials will be provided and calligraphy products can be purchased from the Museum shop. 12 Spaces are available for each session (no requirement to attend both sessions) Session One: 13:00 – 14:30 £10 Session Two: 14:30 – 16:00 £10 Refunds up to 7 days…
Find out more »December 2020
Calligraphy Classes
Learning Calligraphy Sheila Smith: Held at the Pen Museum classes are designed for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. Learn the key elements of calligraphy and take information away to continue developing your style at home. Some materials will be provided and calligraphy products can be purchased from the Museum shop. 12 Spaces are available for each session (no requirement to attend both sessions) Session One: 13:00 – 14:30 £10 Session Two: 14:30 – 16:00 £10 Refunds up to 7…
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