
Jo Turner Calligraphy, Signwriting and illustration Devon Hand crafted lettering in ink or paint on any surface
Calligraphy Hand written calligraphy to order
Signwriting Signs - new or to be renewed
Illustration Detailed drawings and illustrations
Gallery including ideas and drafts Examples of drawings and calligraphy
Other passions Inspiration and exploration - things made and collected.
Villu Toots Master Estonian Calligrapher Villu Toots Estonian Calligrapher's work
Tuition Calligraphy and lettering classes and workshops.
Events Upcoming events in which Jo is participating
Contact Contact for calligraphy, signwriting and illustration
Sales Gallery Calligraphy and pictures for sale
Gilding work Examples of gold restoration or new gilding.
Restoration Jo is always happy to look at restoration projects and will undertake them if at all possible.

Tuition

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As a teacher Jo enjoys sharing her passion with students at workshops and courses locally.
What past students said "I learned a lot and it is really helpful to have someone who has done it all before and can magically produce a "perfect" letter on demand.";
" it was a real pleasure and big learning curve during the 8 weeks -- and how this time flew by!! Looking forward to your next workshop.";
'I wasn't expecting to make so much progress in a day! Your style of teaching was very engaging and put the group at ease.'

Jo welcomes invitations to talk, demonstrate, collaborate or teach from organisations, schools, craft groups or art centres. Please email to discuss.
One to one or small group of friends - at the kitchen table - classes by individual arrangement - please email to discuss.
Applied lettering - if you make cards, quilts, pots or engrave, carve etc and need help with adding nice lettering Jo would be pleased to assist.
For more information please email see contact page.
Current and future courses are listed on www.craftcourses.com where gift vouchers can be bought.

Places are limited and advance booking essential

Illuminated Letter
a one day workshop

Saturday 5th February 2022 now fully booked

second date same details now on 26th February 2022

16 York Road, Exeter EX4 6BA

10.00-4.00 with 30 minutes for lunch. Cost £45

Illumination – the decoration historically used to ornament a page of manuscript including the use of gold leaf.

This one day workshop offers experienced guidance and instruction for beginners and those with some calligraphy experience wishing to try their hand at illuminating a letter. The group will draw a single letter to be gilded using 24 carat gold leaf (choose your own design or use one provided by tutor). This letter will be embellished using a variety of painting and drawing media along traditional or contemporary lines.

Essential materials are provided.

Option to purchase additional items from tutor.

Please bring any small brushes, gouache, drawing pens and ideas.

Refreshments will be available but please make your own arrangements for lunch – packed lunch is ideal.

Illuminated Letter
a one day workshop
Saturday 19th March 2022

at St Annes, Barnstaple

for full details and to book see
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk

This popular workshop is also offered at Stable Arts, Nynehead Court, Wellington TA21 OBW on Sunday 20th February 2022 . Email stablearts@hotmail.com for details.

Next classes in Exeter

Calligraphy Workshops in Exeter.
Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Please get in touch if you are interested.
Maximum of 6 in a class.
at
Oddfellows Hall, 16 York Road, Exeter EX4 6BA

Thursday 4th November - Introduction to Foundation script the basis of broad nib calligraphy for beginners

Thursday 18th November - Introduction to Italic script for beginners and those with some experience

Thursday 2nd December - The uncial script - popular Irish/Celtic style for all.

All workshops will run from 10am until 2.30pm, allowing for a half hour lunch break. These stand alone workshops may be regarded as equivalent to two 2 hour lessons with two weeks to practice between each session.

The fees are £45 each workshop or £110 for all three.

I will need a minimum of four attendees to run the workshop and a maximum of 6.

These workshops will be informative and fun and you will get lots of hands on tuition.

Please bring these essentials with you

A3 layout pad (Daler Rowney; Seawhite or similar)

A bottle of Parker Quink Black ink (or similar- must be non waterproof)

I carry pens and nibs for you use on the day and to purchase to take home with you.

Please bring anything you already have and wish to use or have comment on.

Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch

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