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Frequently Asked Questions

• What materials are included with graphic design courses?

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  Most courses include all necessary materials. For example, Modern Calligraphy 101 includes a complete calligraphy kit to use in class and take home. Introduction to Brush Lettering provides a set of brush pens and a workbook. Picture Book Illustration Workshop, Character Design and Layout Workshop, and Botanical Watercolours all include all materials needed. Riso printing courses include access to the Riso printer and printing materials. You should bring nothing except yourself to most of our graphic design courses.

• Are graphic design courses suitable for beginners?

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  Yes. The majority of courses are specifically designed for complete beginners. Modern Calligraphy 101 is explicitly designed for beginners with no experience required. Picture Book Illustration Workshop, Character Design and Layout Workshop, Botanical Watercolours, and Watercolour Weekends all accommodate all skill levels from beginners to experienced practitioners. Portrait Illustration Masterclass and Realistic Portrait Illustration Drawing Workshop are created for anyone to learn, regardless of prior experience.

• What types of graphic design skills can I learn?

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  Courses cover diverse graphic design and illustration skills including: hand lettering (brush lettering, calligraphy, Gothic and Script forms), printmaking (risograph, linocut, decoupage), illustration (portrait, floral, character design, picture books), watercolour techniques, collage, and desktop publishing basics. Specialized workshops focus on specific applications like zine making, card making, and fashion drawing. Multi-week courses like Writing and Illustrating a Picture Book and Portrait Illustration Masterclass provide comprehensive skill development.

• How long are graphic design courses?

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  Course lengths vary. Most workshops are 2-3 hours, such as Botanical Watercolours and Floral Illustration. Some intensive workshops run full day (5 hours), like Realistic Portrait Illustration Drawing Workshop. Multi-week courses include Portrait Illustration Masterclass (4 weeks), Writing and Illustrating a Picture Book (10 weeks), and Fashion Drawing (5 weeks). Online courses like Learn-to-Riso + Print Package include self-paced video content alongside practical components.

• Do courses provide take-home materials or finished work?

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  Yes. Introduction to Brush Lettering provides brush pens and a workbook to take home. Modern Calligraphy 101 includes a calligraphy kit. Zine Making provides each participant with 10 printed copies of their zine. Riso Card Making and Learn-to-Riso workshops provide printed cards or prints created during the class. Learn-to-Riso + Print Package includes 10 x 2-colour prints posted to your door. Many courses result in finished artwork you create to keep.

• What is the refund policy for graphic design courses?

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  Refund policies vary by course provider. Zine Making, Learn to Riso Print, and related Rizzeria Co-op courses have a standard policy of no refunds less than 14 days before the event date, with the option to swap to an upcoming date with notice. If unwell or displaying COVID symptoms, tickets can typically be swapped for future workshops with 48 hours notice or transferred to a friend. Check individual course listings for specific provider policies.