Calligraphy Course for Beginners: Italic Script

Learn how to do calligraphy in italics at this fun two-part course!


Sharon Baker
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College
4.8 (279)
5k likes

6 hours Class size 5 to 20 guests       $179

Looking for a relaxing new hobby? This might just be it! Join this calligraphy course at Sydney Community College and learn the skills to create beautiful script!
In this two-part course, you will be guided through the step-by-step process of crafting beautiful calligraphy by an expert. You'll begin with a brief history of the art form before learning about the various styles too.
Your friendly teacher Sharon will teach you how to write letters and numerals in italic script, master letter formation and shaping, and give you an understanding of layout and design too!
What this course will cover:
  • How to write with a pointed pen
  • The script, its style, letter construction and characteristics
  • Letterform, spacing and joining of letters
  • Capitals and their origins and combine them with the lowercase letters
  • Flourishing
  • Numerals
  • Colour, layout and design skills
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend with friends or loved ones, why not join this calligraphy course in Sydney and learn how to produce beautiful italic script with the flick of a pen!
Please note: You can bring your materials or purchase the calligraphy kit available at checkout. The cost of the kit is $35 in addition to the class price. All students must be over 18+ years of age.
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert calligrapher
  • New skills to practice at home!
Knowledge required
All levels are welcome, from beginners to those who want to brush up on their skills.
What to bring
Please make sure to wear something you don't mind getting dirty, enclosed shoes, and tie up long hair.
Materials to bring if you do not purchase the kit:
  • A4 or A3 layout pad (Canson)
  • Copperplate or pointed pen nib (Zebra G nib recommended)
  • A pen holder (either straight pen holder or an oblique holder specifically for Copperplate)
  • Ink (Black Sumi ink or Chinese stick ink)
  • Coloured inks, gouache, coloured pencils
  • A ruler, pencil HB
  • water jar, rag
Materials to bring if you purchase the kit:
  • A ruler
  • A water jar
  • A pencil
Location

Sydney Community College - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle NSW

Calligraphy Course for Beginners: Italic Script location
More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has 279 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Sharon Baker

Sharon Baker


Sharon has been teaching in adult education for nineteen years at Community Colleges and has a Diploma In Western Calligraphy. She has developed and run workshops introducing her students to the art of calligraphy and its many benefits. Sharon has a comprehensive background in design and layout, watercolour painting, Botanical Art and Chinese Brush painting. Her love of Calligraphy and its history makes her passionate about what she teaches to all.




Your host

Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

4.8 (279)
5k likes

Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.
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