Class Timings:

•  Fri 27th November 10am - 12pm UK time

Tutor: Jan Mehigan

Bookings Close: 13 November

Class Details

This ONLINE class is suitable for students of all abilities.

Versal letters in their simplest forms are pen drawn letters based on Roman Capitals and both historical and modern forms are made with compound strokes of the pen.  In the 9th and 10th century manuscripts, Versal letters were used as single capital letters or as headings. Today, they are used as an alphabet in their own right: adaptable, elegant, and free.  

We will begin with a brief history, followed by the basic letterforms; their structure, spacing and application.  We will explore the many Versal variations: modern, manipulated and exaggerated, plus their use as decorative letters.

Skills Covered

• Letter height and pen angles of the Versal letterform

• Forming the letters

• Use of spacing

• Letter manipulation

• Application

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Materials Required

Materials are not included in the cost of this class.

Click here to download the required materials list

We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.​​ For full terms and conditions, see our ONLINE terms of service.

Useful Information

• Personal feedback from your tutor until 27 December 2026

• Unlimited access to watch again until 26 January 2027  

• This class is designed to be enjoyed LIVE on Zoom, but you may join by 'recording only' if that is not possible

• This is a work-along class 

• You’ll need a printer for this class if you wish to print the exemplars

  
  

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