Introduction to calligraphy workshop
Be inspired by Kipling’s home and explore your own creativity through calligraphy workshops.
- Booking essential
In this workshop led by local artist Alina from Creative Feel Designs, you'll be taught how to use modern dip-pen calligraphy to create stationery in the peaceful surroundings of Bateman's House. The first half of the session you will spend getting familiar with the materials and learning the basic strokes of calligraphy by practicing uppercase and lowercase alphabets. Afterwards you will move onto learning about composition and layout, lettering freehand and creating stationery designs to take home on the day.
This course is perfect for complete calligraphy newbies as well as those who have tried their hand at calligraphy before and need a reminder of how much fun it can be!
Calligraphy beginner kits will be available to purchase on the day from Alina in addition to the workshop at £35. Payments for the kits can be taken by cash and card.
Friday 10 and Saturday 11 May, two workshops running per day at 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm
2-hour sessions, £30 per person. Admission to Bateman's is included in the ticket price.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £30.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for adults.
- Meeting point
Meet at the entrance to the House.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
This event takes place in inside the House. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
- Other
Refreshments not included but are available from the Mulberry Tea-room.
Upcoming events
Spring spotter sheet
Look out for wildlife and spot spring flowers emerging as you explore the garden around Bateman’s.
Kipling Introductory Talks
Get a snapshot into the life of Rudyard Kipling before looking around his home.
Rudyard Kipling – Something of myself performance
Listen to Rudyard Kipling, seemingly in person, talking about his life, through readings of his poetry.
Conservation Wednesdays
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bateman’s?