Calligraphy in Italic Script Workshop

Calligraphy is a timeless art form that combines tradition, personality, style, and creativity – and anyone can learn it! In this Calligraphy in Italic Script class, you will explore the beauty of calligraphy while gaining an understanding of its rich history and how the modern alphabet has evolved.Italic script is an elegant and versatile writing style, created with a broad-edged pen. Known for its flowing curves and formal yet contemporary appeal, Italic script is perfect for both formal and informal design applications. In this class, we will focus on mastering the fundamentals of letterforms, spacing, and alignment, while exploring background techniques to enhance your calligraphy skills. Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to invitations, stationery, or simply express your creativity, this class will guide you through the process of mastering this beautiful script.By the end of this italic script calligraphy course, you should be able to apply:

• Letters and numerals of the Italic script
• Spacial awareness
• Analytical skills for letter form and shape
• An understanding of layout and design skills
• Colour and design techniques
• All learned skills to a piece of work or project

What will be covered in this italic script calligraphy course?

• How to write with a pointed pen
• The script, its style, letter construction and characteristics
• Letter form, spacing and joining of letters
• Capitals and their origins and combine them with the lower case letters
• Flourishing
• Numerals
• Colour, layout and design skills with the idea of combining all of the above to produce a small piece of work.

After finishing this Italic script calligraphy course you might like to also learn:

• Copperplate Hand Calligraphy
• Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy

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