Calligraphy

Group Leader: Jim Bassett (and Tutor)

Contact: 01475 672754

Location of Meeting: Douglas Park Bowling Club

Day and Time: Tuesday, 10am until noon

Brief Description:

This is a weekly activity and is a taught course. We focus on one specific hand each term: “Black Letter Gothic”, 
simple decorated capitals, “Italic”, “Uncial” and “Foundational”. (Not Copperplate).
This course is an exploration of letter forms and decorative texts.
Calligraphy is taught as a decorative art form. Although this is not specifically a
handwriting course, as members become familiar with writing implements, inks
and papers, they will inevitably become more aware of their own writing.

We have made visits to see collections of manuscripts and paper making.

Members work is displayed on a rotational basis in the OIR Office.

Initially it is not necessary for new members to purchase tools, as specific items
such as pens can be borrowed from the tutor. We hope that members will try out
dip pens, felt tips and brush lettering, inks and gouache and build up their own
preferred kit. The class also holds a collection of books
on calligraphy and decoration which members can refer to and borrow.