Learn to use different tools to create marks with a calligraphic basis. Experiment with ways of using images from nature as models. Then, keeping nature as the theme and including an image of your choice, develop ways of interpreting its forms by using calligraphic marks. Design a layout combining these elements to be used with a text relative to the theme. The completed design will be used to produce a class calendar. All you need to join this course is to have learnt just one calligraphic script.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Experiment with different tools
• Create calligraphic marks
• Learn how to relate marks to visual images
• Develop new layout designs
• Combine these skills to produce a calendar
• Revision and fine-tuning suitable to the individual’s needs

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Use different tool to create calligraphic marks
2. Relate calligraphic marks to visual images
3. Combine various technique in layout designs
4. Develop a design ready for printing

MATERIALS LIST

• Usual calligraphic equipment

IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.

ART SUPPLY STOCKISTS

The following stockists below are examples of places you can buy art materials from:

• Art on King: 199-201 King Street, Newtown. Ph: 9516 2342
• Eckersley's Art and Craft Store: 93 York Street, Sydney. Ph: 9299 4151. Also located in various locations throughout Greater Sydney.
• Parkers Art Supplies: 3 Cambridge Street, The Rocks. Ph: 9247 9979
• The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Ph: 9807 6900
• The Sydney Art Store: 11 Salisbury Street, Botany. Ph: 9699 2162

You can also purchase materials from places such as Dymocks, Officeworks, Spotlight, Lincraft or online art suppliers such as Art Shed Online.