Interested in Calligraphy?submitted on 29 January 2015
In this computer age you might think that beautiful handwriting would be a thing of the past and of no interest. However there is still a demand for the services of a calligrapher and people interested in learning the craft.
There are various ways to learn calligraphy e.g. arts centres, private tuition, local calligraphy groups and by teaching yourself. You may be happy just learning the basics, but will probably want to progress further. The Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society has a structured learning programme known as the Ladder of Progress where you are assessed for various qualifications as your skill level increases.
The Society of Scribes and Illuminators, founded in 1921, runs a correspondence course comprising of four units of six lessons. This provides feedback and encouragement from your tutors to help you reach your goal. For committed students with a high level of ability, the Society runs an Advanced Training Scheme which requires attendance at two weekend courses a year for three years with a team of six Fellows as tutors. Through set projects, discussion and critiques, the development of a personal direction is encouraged. This is the only scheme in the UK at this level outside full time education and in recent years it has helped to produce several new Fellows for the Society.
Perhaps the most common use of calligraphy at present is for wedding stationery. A beautifully-written invitation or place card looks so much better than a computer-printed one and is a fitting memento of the event. There is also demand for certificates, scrolls and even for poetry.
If you think you have sufficient interest and patience to study calligraphy, then why not give it a try. There is training and support available to help you achieve your aims.
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