Calligraphy

Below is the list of items you would need while doing calligarphy in my opinion: 

• A nib holder 
• Two different nibs 
• Two inks 
• Practice sheets 
• A straight pen 
• An oblique pen 
• 32# laserjet paper 
• Sumi ink 
• A screw-top container to store the ink 
• A non-fibrous cloth to clean the nib

It depends on the student. It can take a day to learn the basics, but it takes practice to become proficient. For most people, it takes about two months and if you are very passionate about doing Calligraphy then you can also excel within a week or two.

The popular applications of the calligraphy skills is seen in making creative invitations which are hand-made in order to enhance its quality and appearance. Some other applications include:

• Decorating books
• Creating titles for books, magazines, film posters
• Designing greeting cards for birthdays, parties and certificates
• Creating monograms and logos for various companies

Calligraphy can be learned in the online medium which is more cost-effective and time saving. Candidates can learn it on their own pace and also refer to the study material as per their comfort. Some of these courses and their fee structure are as follows:

·       Become an Arabic Calligraphy Artist from Scratch - INR 7900

·       Brush Pen Modern Calligraphy -INR 389

·       Calligraphy for Beginners: Creating Strong Lines- INR 389

·       English Calligraphy -INR 389

After completing Calligraphy, one can work either as a freelancer or even get commissioned by companies and other institutions for creating their resources. Some other work profiles include:

• Working in Printing shops
• Publishing houses
• Greeting Cards and Certificate companies

Calligraphy is applied in other domains to enhance the beauty of the project and to make it more appealable. Calligraphy artists and their skills are required in the field of:

• Manuscript Design
• Sign Board Design
• Desktop Wallpapers
• Graphic Design

When a candidate learns calligraphy styles, he is introduced to the methods and techniques of practising and implementing those techniques. The styles are as follows:

• Calligraphy Quotes layout and Composition
• Different Letter Styles and Variations
• Numbers in Calligraphy
• Faux Calligraphy

Any candidate aspiring to learn calligraphy shall be introduced to the following modules. The candidates have to also submit a project towards the completion of the course. The modules are:

·       Writing letters

·       Introduction to Brush Calligraphy

·       Calligraphy Styles

·       Final Project

There are various specialisations available in calligraphy. Candidates pursuing a calligraphy course can get specializations in:

• Media publication 
• Advertising 
• Graphic designs 

Candidates who are interested in making a career as a calligrapher need to possess certain skills. Some of the related skills are mentioned below in the table: