Oxford Summer School

Beginners Calligraphy

Saturday 9th August 2025 for 1 day — Cost: £65

Tutor: Yvonne Holmes

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Uncial Script is a book hand that was in use in Europe from the 4th to the 8th century. It is an ideal script for beginners as it is a capital hand with just one letter height and no lower/upper case alphabet.

In this one-day workshop, you will first look at how to prepare and use a nib as well as correct letter height, nib angles, spacing and construction of letterforms. Later you will move on to construction of words and short sentences which can be used on cards or bookmarks. Information sheets, cards, colouring equipments/pens and bookmarks will be included.

For Students to Bring

  • Sharp pencil, pencil sharpener, 12” ruler and eraser
  • Cheap paint brush (size 1) and plastic paint palette
  • Small pot/jam jar for water and some sheets of kitchen towel
  • Glasses if you need them for close work
  • Calligraphy materials will be available to purchase but please bring along your own equipment if you have any

Materials Cost - £8 (optional)

Payable to tutor on the day. Cash or cheque only please.

A small pot of ink, pen holder, nib and practice paper will be available.
I will bring along a selection of other calligraphy related equipment for sale.