Celtic Uncial Script for Beginners

Learn the art of Celtic lettering with Celtic Uncial Script for Beginners part of the Calligraphy Short Courses in Sydney.

Discover the art of calligraphy in this one-day Celtic Uncial Script for Beginners workshop, designed to introduce you to the history and techniques of this timeless lettering style. Uncial script, known for its rounded, elegant letterforms, played a crucial role in the development of the modern alphabet and has been used in illuminated manuscripts for centuries.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to work with a chisel-shaped nib, gaining essential skills in letter construction, pen angles, and spatial awareness. Through guided exercises, you will refine your calligraphic technique, developing confidence in forming consistent, well-balanced letters. Whether you're new to calligraphy or looking to expand your lettering skills, this workshop provides a solid foundation in Uncial script, perfect for creative projects, historical reproductions, or personal expression.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Celtic script calligraphy workshop, you should be able to apply:

• Write with a chisel shaped nib
• Construct letters of the Uncial hand.
• Achieve spatial awareness
• Achieve analytical skills for letter form and shape

After finishing this Celtic uncial calligraphy workshop you might like to also learn:

• Copperplate Hand Calligraphy
• Modern Pointed Pen Calligraphy
• Italic Script Calligraphy Workshop

Course content

What will be covered in this Celtic script calligraphy workshop?

• Introduction to writing with a chisel shaped nib
• Introduction to the Uncial Script, its style, letter construction and characteristics.
• We will continue to study letter form and spacing and further refine our skills.
• Introduction to simple Celtic decoration

Intended audience

Who is this Celtic script calligraphy course for?

This course is for beginners to those who are more experienced. 

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

Option 1: Purchase a materials kit at enrolment checkout.

Please bring additionally:

• A ruler
• A water jar
• A pencil

Option 2: Uncheck the materials kit at enrolment checkout and bring your own

• A4 or A3 bond layout pad – Canson or similar brand from art stores
• Chisel-shaped nibs – small, medium and large size (such as Brause, Speedball C NIBS, William Mitchell)
• Pen holder
• Ink (Black Sumi ink or Chinese stick ink)
• Gouache (black & a primary colour set)
• Ruler
• Pencil HB
• Water jar
• Rag
• Other supplies will be advised if needed throughout the course

For left handers we recommend to purchase a PILOT PARALLEL pen from Dymocks, Officeworks, or other art stores.

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Closed-in shoes required
• Please wear old clothes
• Long hair must be tied back