Maisie Minett
Maisie is a calligrapher at the Modern Calligraphy Co and has been mentored by Kirsten Burke and has an energy and passion for sharing her love of calligraphy with students.
Contemporary calligraphy techniques with Maisie Minett
Ref: S2D38120
About this course
Explore the art of modern calligraphy through hands on techniques, creative experimentation, and guided instruction, building your confidence across two days of lettering, layout and design using expressive tools and materials.
Course Description
Discover the expressive world of modern calligraphy in this fun and accessible two day workshop. Working with pointed nibs on coloured backgrounds, you will be introduced to the essentials of contemporary lettering no prior experience required. Learn how to bring rhythm and style to your writing with bounce lettering, add flair using metallic inks, and explore bold off the edge layouts.
Across two days, there will be time to experiment, develop your skills, and build confidence. You will finish the course with a striking collection of designs, perfect for framing or transforming into unique handmade cards. A relaxed and hands on introduction to the creative possibilities of modern calligraphy.
Course Materials
Included
On this course the tutor will supply all of the materials including all necessary paints and brushes for your artwork.
What students need to bring
- An apron
Available to buy
Available from tutor:
- Optional – a selection of additional materials, kits and workbooks
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
General Information
Tutors
Accommodation
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
Further study options
Take the next step in your creative practice, with foundation level to Masters in Fine Art study.
Depending on your experience, start with an Online Foundation Certificate in Art and Design (one year, part-time), a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design made up of 10 short courses taken over two years (part-time) or advance your learning with our BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Craft: Materials, Making, and Place (six years part-time). All will help you develop core skills, find direction in your practice and build an impressive portfolio in preparation for artist opportunities or higher-level study. See all degree and diploma courses.