Thursday 31st October 10am - 11.30am
 
Discover the fabulous art of brush pen lettering as you learn to create cool lettering and to make brilliant cards for your friends and family. A perfect activity for half term which will keep your child busy for hours beyond the workshop!
Using many different colour brush pens we explore basic brush pen strokes, build these into letter shapes and then create words and calligraphy lettering quotes for greetings cards. There is also an additional, fun styled, block letter alphabet. As well as creating sparkle with metallic brush pens we also use sparkly gelly roll pens to add details to the cards.
There is no requirement to have neat handwriting or previous art experience. With templates to trace over, this is a fun and relaxing workshop. Having previously been a primary school teacher, I am used to teaching children and will encourage your child to feel at ease and to have a thoroughly enjoyable time.
All the cards that have been made are for your child to take away at the end of the workshop, plus the work pack. This includes lots of templates so that your child can continue to practise brush pen calligraphy lettering, and making cards, at home to their heart’s content!
An adult is very welcome to accompany a child and purchase a ticket to join the workshop as well. Alternatively, you are very welcome to drop off and to return when the workshop ends. The Sage & Salt Studio is a gorgeous shop to have a wander around, and Petersfield has some other lovely shops and cafes.
I have been practising calligraphy for many years, starting with learning the traditional scripts (copperplate, italic and foundational hand) at night school and learning from some of the UK’s leading traditional calligraphers. After discovering modern calligraphy, I have enjoyed manipulating the traditional letter shapes into fun, modern styles. This is what gives my modern calligraphy lettering its energy and beauty.
“Laura is an absolutely lovely person. The workshop was extremely informative and well thought through, also tons of fun!”
“Laura has a lovely way about her teaching and makes it a really fun workshop. I came away with a real buzz and looking forward to doing more at home.”
“Just been on one of Laura’s calligraphy courses – loved it! Very inspiring and Laura makes it look so easy – very talented lady.”
“Had a fabulous time! Her teaching is excellent and you can see clearly everything she does making it so easy to follow. She is also very generous with her knowledge and gave lots of good ideas and tips.”