Calligraphy courses in Trafford

Manchester artist Rosana Ibarrola, is bringing the beauty of the written word to the people of Trafford, with the launch of ‘Love Calligraphy’.

Rosana and her business partner and fellow designer, Alejandra Gonaldi, are holding series of courses and workshops in Altrincham and Sale in early 2016.

Rosana said «We have been running calligraphy courses for over two years and they’ve started to develop a bit of a cult following amongst Manchester creatives. With demand growing and our passion to bring the handwritten word to everyday life, we set up Love Calligraphy to expand our teaching and give more people the opportunity to experience the joy of learning this unique art form.»

Rosana is already well known within the world of TV and film having applied her skills to hugely successful historical dramas.

Alejandra added: «Calligraphy is such a beautiful skill and we’re seeing much more of this typography in the programmes and movies we watch. However, in the era of computer screens, we want to give people the chance to do something creative with nothing more complex than a pen and paper. Like the current obsession with adult colouring books, calligraphy makes the mind focus and relax. Although it quickly becomes a new obsession for many.

«We teach both traditional and modern calligraphy, which is a more free and flourishing letterform; stylistically very different from its medieval roots. This means calligraphy today has a broader appeal and who doesn’t enjoy receiving an exquisitely written card or thank you note?»

Calligraphy courses in Trafford

Source: www.messengernewspapers.co.uk