Introduction to Modern Calligraphy
Join Jodie Rose for an introduction to modern calligraphy for beginners.
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy
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Introduction to Modern Calligraphy
Join Jodie Rose for an introduction to modern calligraphy for beginners. 
 
You will be given your calligraphy kit, including dip pen holder, nib, ink and worksheets, to use throughout the session and a 25-min video by Jodie to watch at home, which covers everything you’ll learn in the session! (This is all yours to keep!). 
 
There will be plenty of one-to-one tuition throughout, so you will have enough time and attention to develop your own style.
 
You will learn the basic strokes, practice writing the lowercase alphabet, learn how to join the letters up to make words and how to add in simple flourishes to elevate your writing.
 
Jodie will also show you techniques which will help you to find your own style. 
 
You will finish the workshop with a handwritten greetings card.
 
What to expect: There will be plenty of one-to-one tuition throughout, so you will have enough time and attention to develop your own style.
 
You will learn the basic strokes, practice writing the lowercase alphabet and learn how to join the letters up to make words and how to add in simple flourishes to elevate your writing.
 
Jodie will also show you techniques which will help you to find your own calligraphy style.
 
They will finish the workshop with a handwritten greetings card.
 
What to bring/wear: All materials are included. You will be given your calligraphy kit, including dip pen holder, nib, ink and worksheets, to use throughout the session and a 25-min video by method enhances mental focus, creativity, fine motor skills, and emotional well-being, making it both an artistic and therapeutic practice.
 
Times: 2pm – 4.30pm
The base 

The Base opened on Friday 8 February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Corn Exchange.

It became a registered charity in 2022 (charity no. 1199188) and is dedicated to improving access to the arts whilst bringing quality visual art to the local area.

Situated in a purpose-built arts and craft building, The Base’s £1.7M venue was designed by Sutton Griffin Architects of Newbury.

The space comprises of a 110sqm gallery, artists’ studios and a workshop for participatory classes.

There is also a café facility managed by Honesty Café group.

Striving to be a flagship visual arts venue in West Berkshire, The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 exhibition launched the inaugural gallery programme.

Displaying some of the best wildlife photography from across the globe, the exhibition comprised of 100 photograph across 7 categories and is renowned for attracting millions of visitors around the world every year. 

The Base is also home to 8 visual artists and craft makers as well as Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire, who present their annual INSIGHT exhibition at The Base every May. 

GALLERY OPENING TIMES

The gallery opening times and days vary depending on which exhibition is being presented.

Please check the exhibition pages before you travel to ensure the gallery will be open.

Purchase a Base Pass and gain unlimited access to their Gallery for 12 months – find out more here

Honesty Cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and 9.30am – 4pm on Sundays.

From a fully accessible building to relaxed visit days, they are dedicated to making their venue and exhibitions accessible for everyone.

Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at The Base.

Tickets for all exhibitions and workshops at The Base can be booked via the Corn Exchange Box Office: 01635 522733

Their phone lines are open daily: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (or until 7pm if there is a performance on), Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm

The Base Greenham, Greenham Business Park, Communications Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 6HN

Please contact admin@thebasegreenham.co.u

Base Pass
 

Throughout the year, The Base attracts high quality touring exhibitions from the likes of the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum and more.

They know that sometimes one visit just isn’t enough to take in all the talent on show.

So they bring you the Base Pass, enabling you to come and go as often as you like to each exhibition for a whole year!

Unlimited entry to The Base Gallery for 12 months*

10% off at Honesty owned cafes

PLEASE NOTE: Your new Base Pass card will be ready to collect on your next visit to The Base!

 Honesty cafe

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