Late summer and the world around me is returning to activity outside the home - schools have returned and many are back at their workplace. Home-based work is still the normal for me though, and perhaps will continue to be as teaching calligraphy and bookbinding workshops away from home is not yet possible.
Calligraphy and the associated fine technical details are best shown and assessed at close proximity to the student and that is difficult with social distancing. Close detail by digital methods are looking more possible and whilst there have been many excellent courses available by Zoom during lockdown, I miss the one-to-one contact with students. Interacting with people individually to address their concerns and needs is what I feel I do best, so that they can develop their skills in the directions that play to their strengths and to help them with the minutiae of detail that can get lost in a digital group setting.
I am enjoying working with some people on a one-to-one correspondence basis, writing and adapting lessons for them personally. This takes the form of digital and postal work and allows them to follow their interests and for me to give suggestions and specific material that builds upon a sound foundation. I am always willing to talk to anyone considering such tuition.