Calligraphy Workshops - Nationwide
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The Tutor:
James is a qualified teacher, graduating in 1971.
He has been an adult education tutor over the
last fifteen years.
In 1998 he became an accredited tutor for
CLAS – The Calligraphy Lettering Arts Society. You can therefore expect a high standard of tuition.
James is able to teach a variety of ability levels – absolute beginners, beginners, improvers and intermediates.
James Skinner is an experienced tutor. (At an unannounced inspection of a WI workshop in April 2003 he was given a grade 1 – the highest grade possible).
All workshops are held in a friendly learning environment. James is well known for his enthusiasm, patience and his supportive style of teaching. Students will be provided with prepared guidelines and useful instruction worksheets.
Left handers are especially welcome. Although James is not left handed, he will demonstrate both
with his left and right hand as appropriate.
‘ I liked the challenge and the way James indicated that I could do it ’
Lizzie of Ramsbury Wiltshire (Calligraphy for Absolute Beginners - Marlborough Summer School: week 2 July 2004. Lizzie is left handed).
Length of workshops:
James is able to provide a variety of workshops outside Gloucestershire
- full day - preferably Saturday or Sunday, but weekdays by negotiation. Maximum journey time 2 hours.
- weekend
- longer courses of 2 – 3 days
- a series of 3 – 4 one day workshops spread over a longer period
Areas of Calligraphy taught:
Students will have an opportunity of discovering or revising the chosen script/aspects of calligraphy. The workshops are specifically planned to suit the group.
- Carolingian
- Formal Italic
- Foundation hand
- Gothic
- Half uncial
- Roman Capitals
- Uncials
- Versals
- An Introduction to Gilding, traditional and/or modern
- Simple Single Section Bindings
- Design and Layout – planning your project
- Creative Colour Calligraphy
If the workshop that you are interested in is not listed – please do contact James for further information.
Greeting Cards, Gift Bags and Boxes for special occasions
James introduced this workshop to his repertoire in 2000 and it is very popular. No calligraphy required. Experience the joy of creating and giving your own greeting cards, envelopes, gift bags/boxes and wrapping paper. Your friends will really appreciate your efforts. No previous experience necessary – just come and have fun!!!
If you are interested in this workshop please contact James.
Equipment required:
An information sheet will be sent out to the organiser giving details of the content of the
course, a short list of items to bring and background information about the tutor.
An example of charges for materials (effective from October 2004):
Greeting Cards, Gift Bags and Boxes for special occasions - £2.75
Calligraphy - £3.75, subject to the aspect of calligraphy chosen
Miscellaneous Information:
Maximum numbers:
calligraphy …….…12 - 14 depending upon size of venue
cards etc………….14 - 16 depending upon size of venue
Due to insurance cover – the minimum age is 16.
Suggested outline for the day:
| Session 1 |
10.00 – 11.15 |
followed by morning coffee |
| Session 2 |
11.30 – 12.45 |
followed by lunch |
| Session 3 |
13.15 – 14.30 |
followed by afternoon tea |
| Session 4 |
14.45 – 16.00 |
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This workshop allows for 5 hours tuition. Other timings are available.
Tuition / Travel Fees: on application
Financial Assistance: lottery funding may be available to help off-set some or all of the costs.
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