Jilly Hazeldine – Alston Hall
2010
- 18 Sept
- Beginning: Part 1 of three linked days for beginners.
- 25 Sept
- Fraktur: (postponed from June).
- 16 Oct
- Developing a modern hand from a historical manuscript: Part 1, the Arundel Psalter/The Chut Hand.
- 30 Oct
- Moving on: Part 2 of three linked days for beginners.
- 11 Dec
- Back to basics: Italic.
2011
- 15 Jan
- Roman Capitals. Part 3 of three linked days for beginners.
- 22 Jan
- Developing a modern hand from a historical manuscript: Part 2, Bede's commentary on the Book of Proverbs/a modern insular minuscule.
- 4 – 6 Feb
- An illuminated letter from start to finish.
- 5 Mar
- Freeing up your Gothic!
- Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Longridge, Preston PR3 3BP
Tel: 01772 784661. Fax: 01772 785835
Email: alston.hall@ed.lancscc.gov.uk
Website: www.alstonhall.com
West Dean – Courses in calligraphy and lettering
2010
- 3 – 5 Sep
- Gaynor Goffe: Calligraphy with colour.
- 26 – 30 Sep
- Martin Wenham: Lettercutting in wood.
- 10 – 13 Oct
- Gaynor Goffe: Italic and other scripts.
- 3 – 5 Dec
- Gaynor Goffe: Calligraphy with colour.
2011
- 18 – 20 Feb
- Cherrell Avery: Creative calligraphy.
- 28 Feb – 4 Mar
- Tom Perkins: Lettercutting in stone.
- 11 – 13 Mar
- Susan Hufton: Painted lettering on pebbles and textiles: an introduction.
- 13 – 17 Mar
- Martin Wenham: Lettercutting in wood.
- 27 – 30 Mar
- Sally Mae Joseph: Gilding and painting an illuminated miniature.
- 20 – 23 May
- Gaynor Goffe: Italics – basic, flourished and experimental.
West Dean – Courses in bookbinding and marbling
2010
- 23 – 26 Aug
- Kathy Abbott: Making a photograph album or memory book and slipcase
- 3 – 8 Oct
- John Robinson: Bookbinding for all
2010
- 5 – 9 Jan
- Susan Hufton: Handmade books using traditional and comtemporary techniques
- 4 – 6 Feb
- Kathy Abbott: Making and binding a sketchbook journal
- West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
Tel: 01243 811301; Fax: 01243 811343
Email: short.courses@westdean.org.uk
Website: www.westdean.org.uk (5% discount for on-line bookings.)
Earnley Concourse
- 1 – 3 Oct
- Calligraphy on Gold. Tutor: Mary Noble
- 5 – 7 Nov
- Calligraphy with Colour. Tutor: Janet Mehigan
- Earnley Concourse, Earnley, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7JN
Tel: 01243 670392. Fax: 01243 670832
Email: info@earnley.co.uk, Website: www.earnley.co.uk
Art at Clevancy
2010
- 16 – 21 Sep
- Hazel Dolby: Exploring the Visual Language with Colour and Surfaces
2011
- 1 – 3 Apr
- Ann Hechle: Questions of Meanings – Following Threads
More details at www.artatclevancy.co.uk, Email: carolinekeevil@btconnect.com
Tel: 01249 760 639
Foundation Degree in Calligraphy with Design
Kensington Palace, London
- This course is validated by the University of Sunderland, UK
- Starting date: October 2010
- Aims: the programme provides a specialist skills-based training in Calligraphy and Design, blending traditional craft letter-making skills with knowledge of the latest tools for digital communication
- Programme length: two years full-time
- Places: 14 students only
- Contact: Dr Manny Ling, Programme Leader
The Univarsity of Sunderland, Chester Road, Sunderland SR1 3SD
Phone: 0044 (0) 191 515 3816
email: manny.ling@sunderland.ac.uk
Letter Carving in Stone and Wood 2010, organised by The Memorial Arts Charity
Letter Drawing and Carving in Stone
Cambridge
- 10 – 14 Sep
- 5-day Any ability workshop
Tutors: Tom Perkins and Eric Marland
£295, non-residential.
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales
- 24 – 26 Sep
- 3-day Masterclass for lettering practitioners
Tutor: Ieuan Rees
£175, non-residential.
The Memorial Arts Charity, Snape Priory, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SA,
Telephone: 01728 688393
Email: clare@memorialartscharity.org.uk
Website: www.memorialartscharity.org.uk
Registered Charity no.1071427