Emi Gordon
Emi studied BA Calligraphy and Bookbinding at the University of Surry, Roehampton (now Roehampton University). She is a professional letter cutter but has occasionally organised bookbinding courses for children and for adults.
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february
Time
January 21 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - March 18 (Tuesday) 12:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: As the word of letter cutting implies, we will carve letters (or numbers) on stones. In this beginner’s course, you will learn how to carve house numbers
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Course details
Brief Description:
As the word of letter cutting implies, we will carve letters (or numbers) on stones. In this beginner’s course, you will learn how to carve house numbers or paper weights using a piece of Welsh slate which is less challenging for a beginner than harder types of stone.
During this course, you will be introduced to basic letter design and drawing which will be a base for good letter cutting. The tutor will also show you some calligraphy which is also a source for letter design. Without sound knowledge of lettering and the associated drawing skill, you can’t achieve a high level of letter cutting.
Also handling and maintaining tools correctly are very important skills to achieve good hand cut lettering. You will use Tungsten Carbide head chisels and a dummy (a form of hammer), which will be provided. The tutor will show you the correct technique to sharpen the chisels.
As mentioned you will be using a piece of Welsh slate in this course but there will hopefully be some opportunities to cut various other stones which are native to the U.K.
You will also get a brief history of letter cutting in the U.K. including Edward Johnston and Eric Gill.
Please note: You will be handling stones, heavy and sharp tools so we highly recommend wearing steel toe shoes or heavy duty shoes.
Sandals or other casual shoes are not recommended.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Complete beginners are welcome
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to learn:
- Basic history of letter cutting
- Basic knowledge of lettering (drawing letters)
- Basic skill of letter cutting
- How to handle tools and materials
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
Tools will be provided. A piece of Welsh slate (15 x 15 x 2 cm) will be provided and the cost is already included in the price of the course.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Drawing paper, pencil, a ruler (minimum 30cm long)
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Learning calligraphy and lettering. Further experience in letter cutting.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£186 (£126 concessionary fee) – To book your place, contact the office on 01223 712340
Tutor
Emi GordonEmi studied BA Calligraphy and Bookbinding at the University of Surry, Roehampton (now Roehampton University). She is a professional letter cutter but has occasionally organised bookbinding courses for children and for adults.
march
Time
January 21 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - March 18 (Tuesday) 12:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: As the word of letter cutting implies, we will carve letters (or numbers) on stones. In this beginner’s course, you will learn how to carve house numbers
READ MORE
Course details
Brief Description:
As the word of letter cutting implies, we will carve letters (or numbers) on stones. In this beginner’s course, you will learn how to carve house numbers or paper weights using a piece of Welsh slate which is less challenging for a beginner than harder types of stone.
During this course, you will be introduced to basic letter design and drawing which will be a base for good letter cutting. The tutor will also show you some calligraphy which is also a source for letter design. Without sound knowledge of lettering and the associated drawing skill, you can’t achieve a high level of letter cutting.
Also handling and maintaining tools correctly are very important skills to achieve good hand cut lettering. You will use Tungsten Carbide head chisels and a dummy (a form of hammer), which will be provided. The tutor will show you the correct technique to sharpen the chisels.
As mentioned you will be using a piece of Welsh slate in this course but there will hopefully be some opportunities to cut various other stones which are native to the U.K.
You will also get a brief history of letter cutting in the U.K. including Edward Johnston and Eric Gill.
Please note: You will be handling stones, heavy and sharp tools so we highly recommend wearing steel toe shoes or heavy duty shoes.
Sandals or other casual shoes are not recommended.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Complete beginners are welcome
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to learn:
- Basic history of letter cutting
- Basic knowledge of lettering (drawing letters)
- Basic skill of letter cutting
- How to handle tools and materials
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
Tools will be provided. A piece of Welsh slate (15 x 15 x 2 cm) will be provided and the cost is already included in the price of the course.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Drawing paper, pencil, a ruler (minimum 30cm long)
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Learning calligraphy and lettering. Further experience in letter cutting.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£186 (£126 concessionary fee) – To book your place, contact the office on 01223 712340
Tutor
Emi GordonEmi studied BA Calligraphy and Bookbinding at the University of Surry, Roehampton (now Roehampton University). She is a professional letter cutter but has occasionally organised bookbinding courses for children and for adults.
may
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
Course details
Brief Description: A single section binding is the basis of Western bookbinding. It is fairly easy to bind a single section but you have to understand how to handle
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Course details
Brief Description:
A single section binding is the basis of Western bookbinding. It is fairly easy to bind a single section but you have to understand how to handle materials and tools to achieve a good result. We are going to use an A2 sheet of paper, linen thread. We also handle a bookbinding knife and needle.
The tutor will give you a brief history of Western and Japanese bookbinding which will give you some insights of development of books and various writing tools.
For a comparison, you will be introduced to a traditional Japanese book binding which is also fairly easy to make. We will use Japanese paper and cotton thread.
In this day school you will be handling sharp tools so you must listen to health and safety instructions and take care in handling tools for your safety.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No need any experience of bookbinding
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- know brief history of western bookbinding
- know brief history of Japanese bookbinding
- how to choose right materials for bookbinding
- how to handle tools and materials of bookbinding
For the first session you will need to bring:
No need to bring anything.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
All equipment will be provided. The materials are in the cost of the course.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Multi section binding.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more
Tutor
Emi GordonEmi studied BA Calligraphy and Bookbinding at the University of Surry, Roehampton (now Roehampton University). She is a professional letter cutter but has occasionally organised bookbinding courses for children and for adults.