The Art of Calligraphy

Artsy Nibs, otherwise known as Joyce Lee is running a series of Calligraphy workshops next door to our Manchester store in Foundation Coffee House. We are pleased to be partnering with Joyce to offer all attendees 10% off their 'after class' purchase. We think that these workshops are a great way to spend your Saturdays, not only will you spend it in the lovely setting of Foundation but you will also get to walk away with a new skill! Introduction to Modern Calligraphy  Ideal for those piqued by the art of calligraphy, this workshop is specially tailored for beginners who wish to explore this art of writing with a pointed pen. Taking a modern spin, you will enjoy a 3 hour workshop learning about the basics of calligraphy consisting of handling a pointed pen, drills, letter forms and finally be well equipped to create a simple artwork at the end of the session. The class is intentionally kept to a limit of 10 students for optimal attention given to each participant. Course fee includes refreshments, and a specially curated starter kit that includes – pen holder, nibs, pot of ink, notebook, guide sheets and more! Course Content: – Introduction to Modern Calligraphy – Warm Up – Strokes and Pressure – Practicing the Minuscules – Tracing out the Majuscules – Design and Layout – Writing Your Quote Saturday 14 November 2015 - Book here. 11 am - 2.15 pm £49 (£45 for students with valid student ID) Foundation Coffee House, Sevendale House Lever Street, M1 1JB  Introduction to Brush Lettering  Drawing inspiration from typography and calligraphy, brush lettering is a creative middle ground for those who wish to combine the old and the new. A workshop created for beginners, a cosy class of 10 will enjoy 3 hours of learning to handle the brush pen, strokes, swells, letter forms and design planning. By the end, you will be well equipped to carry on your brush lettering practice independently in terms of tools and knowledge. Course fee includes refreshments, and a specially curated starter kit that includes – brush pens, a pot of ink, notebook, guide sheets and more! Course Content: – Introduction to Brush Lettering – Warm Up – Strokes and Swells – Minuscules and Majuscules – Design and Layout – Create Something Awesome Saturday 31 October - Book here. Saturday 28 November 2015 - Book here. 11 am - 2.15pm £49 (£45 for students with valid student ID) Foundation Coffee House, Sevendale House Lever Street, M1 1JB If you would like to give Calligraphy a try but won't be able to make it to one of Joyce's workshops we have everything you need to become a master of the pen. Here are just a few of our recommend products. [getbuycircle sku="108005710"][getbuycircle sku="432690026"][getbuycircle sku="030250190"][getbuycircle sku="432690095"][getbuycircle sku="108005838"][getbuycircle sku="432690047"][getbuycircle sku="432720206"][getbuycircle sku="432690034"]