This short course will concentrate on layout and design which is an essential part of creating any calligraphic work. This will be done in several ways, by firstly expanding on previous knowledge, but then exploring new and exciting possibilities, as well as experimenting with various techniques to create variations on a theme. The results will be put into a simple binding. Students can use a script of their own choosing.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Develop new layout skills
• Learn how to create interest to a design
• Explore variations to a theme
• Combine these skills to produce a simple artwork
• Create a simple binding

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Create interesting layouts and designs
2. Develop variation to a theme
3. Produce a simple artwork
4. Understand how make a simple binding

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.