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Calligraphy Advanced
"The intent of this course is to further your Calligraphy skills, an intricate craft steeped in history, which like other creative outlets, can contribute to your wellbeing. This course will build on your existing skills and knowledge to allow you to improve your design skills and utilise a wider choice of resources.

Throughout the course you will work on individual pieces as well as contributing towards a collaborative project with your peers. "

Open Course Fees

B1: £118.03 (In London Resident)
B2: £76.67 (London Concessionary)
B3: N/A (Concessionary)
B4: £179.50 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

"At the end of the course you should be able to

• Plan, draft and produce a page of text in an appropriate script for the design brief
• Select and use appropriate resources to complete a given task
• Plan, prepare and contribute to a collaborative project"
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

"Your tutor will assess your progress throughout the course through ongoing observation, Q&A and photographic evidence of your work and your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.

You will record your progress on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP), including reflecting on your wellbeing and personal goals. "
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

This course is designed for learners with some calligraphy experience, ideally through completing our Calligraphy Beginners course.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

• You will be expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. Please do not book holidays in term time and let us know of any planned absences before you start the course. If you do not attend for 2 consecutive sessions, without prior notice you may be withdrawn, and this will reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.

• Learners may complete an Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey to help us identify and support these needs appropriately.

• We use a mixture of classroom based and online learning for classwork and homework.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

"You will need:
• Plain cartridge paper, preferably A3 size.
• A pencil
• A ruler.
If you have previously completed a calligraphy course, please bring any existing calligraphic tools and materials with you.
Additional costs should not exceed £30, depending on materials chosen. Please do not purchase any additional items before the course starts, your tutor will advise during the first session."

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. There are various ways to support your learning, subject to your individual circumstance and type of programme, please ask your tutor or the centre staff for more information on the following:
• Additional funding to pay for resources.
• Laptop, Loan and Learn scheme
• Homework Club
• Additional support within the classroom
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

"You could progress to:
• Calligraphy Advanced
• Another Creative Skills course
• Our Website Design and Digital Promotion for Business courses if you would like to exhibit your portfolio or sell your work online
• Volunteering with Learn Hillingdon or another local organisation"
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

"The course teaches a creative skill and does not lead directly to employment.

If you would like to turn your creative skills into a business you may be interested in our Website Design and Digital Promotion for Business courses. "
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

• You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, surveys and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices.
• You may also choose to become a course representative for your class. Course Representatives can then stand for election onto our Learner Council
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

• We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns, please report it to a member of staff or directly to a Designated Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.

• To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

"You can apply for this course in a number of ways:
• Face-to-face at one of our Adult Education Centres
• By phone
• Online"
Prosp User 11
ARR1004
28/04/2025
07/07/2025
10:00 - 12:30
9 weeks
Ruislip Manor Library
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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