Calligraphy & Bookbinding Workshop

Class description

This creative workshop is run by two tutors, Jane & James Cobbett. First you will learn about Modern Calligraphy and then create a Stitched Booklet. Using the skills learnt at the workshop you can add quotes and written memories in your beautiful new writing style and add paper ephemera and treasure gathered in the future. Modern Calligraphy - is a fresh, new style of decorative handwriting that is easy to create and showcases your own unique calligraphic flourish. Use a brush pen to add joy and a personal touch; together we’ll cover a short and easygoing introduction to the history of letterforms and seven significant lettering styles and practice your own personal handwriting style. Bookbinding – has many styles and techniques, we will be making soft cover notebooks using beautiful quality paper, easy stitching and creative embellishments. No previous experience needed as this is a hands on workshop with step by step instructions, handouts, materials supplied during the workshop. No computers or technology required. Workshop fee includes tuition, materials and use of specialist equipment, tea, coffee & seasonal cake.