Flourish Calligraphy Workshop - Friday 30th June 2023 10.00am to 12.30pm

Join Athena for the new On Paper Flourish Calligraphy workshop and dive into the wonderful, swirly world of flourish copperplate calligraphy. Learn how to use a dip pen with a flexible nib, make basic strokes, and form flourish letterforms in a copperplate style. At the end of the workshop, you'll be able to use your new skills to create your very own personalised bookplate.

Taught by resident calligraphy enthusiast and Meticulous Ink owner Athena, this workshop is suited both to complete beginners as well as those who have already completed our Beginner Copperplate Calligraphy workshop, giving you the skills and confidence to expand your skillset with beautifully elegant letters.

Throughout the 2.5 hour session, you'll receive plenty of guidance and dedicated attention from Athena, where she'll give lots of advice and tips to help

Each student will receive:

• 1 x Wooden nib holder
• 1 x Flexible copperplate nib
• 1 x Pot of Iron Gall Meticulous Ink
• 1 x Meticulous Ink flourish calligraphy guidesheet
• 5 x Meticulous Ink calligraphy practice sheets

All equipment will be provided, along with guidance from Athena.

When: Friday 30th June 2023, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Where: Walcot Chapel - just around the corner from our shop at 134 Walcot Street, Bath.

Details:

Is there an age limit for the workshop?
Anyone can attend our workshops, though unfortunately we do not allow children under 12. Those under 16 we do request are accompanied by an adult. Please do get in touch if you'd like to discuss.

What should I bring?
You don't need anything - we'll provide everything you need for this workshop.

What are my transport/parking options getting to you?
There is parking in Bath in several locations - the nearest to us would be the Podium car park or the Cattlemarket car park. Train services to Bath Spa are very regular and the walk to Walcot Chapel takes around 25 minutes.

Cancellation Terms
Please ensure you can attend the workshop before booking, as tickets for the On Paper Festival are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you are ill, shipwrecked, or unable to attend for any other reason, we are unable to swap your date, though you are more than welcome to find a friend that can take your place.

In the rare circumstance we are unable to run the workshop, your ticket will be swapped for store credit.