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Caligraphy, handwriting & fountain pen classes for adults & children
Want to write like an old timey ghost trapped in a haunted mansion?
Want to write like you're writing a letter to long lost husband whomst may or may not be lost at sea?
Want to feel extremely fancy?
Then caligraphy is for you!
I grew going to an incredibly strict french school where we learned to write like victorian children & you can too! I've been using caligraphy & writing with a fountain pen for over 20 years & have several years experience teaching people how to get fancy with their fountainpen.
I'll provide specialised caligraphy paper & a beginners fountainpen with your first lesson & you'll writing like Henry 5th signing his wines death warrants before you know it!
Want to write like you're writing a letter to long lost husband whomst may or may not be lost at sea?
Want to feel extremely fancy?
Then caligraphy is for you!
I grew going to an incredibly strict french school where we learned to write like victorian children & you can too! I've been using caligraphy & writing with a fountain pen for over 20 years & have several years experience teaching people how to get fancy with their fountainpen.
I'll provide specialised caligraphy paper & a beginners fountainpen with your first lesson & you'll writing like Henry 5th signing his wines death warrants before you know it!
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I'll provide specialised caligraphy paper & a beginners fountainpen with your first lesson & you'll writing like Henry 5th signing his wines death warrants before you know it!Location
At teacher's location: Culford Studios, Culford Mews, London N1 4DX, UK
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Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, French |
About Me
Hi,My name's Scarlett I'm an actor, writer & facilitator born & based in East London.
I've been working as an actor since I was a child & have over 20 years industry experience. Recently I've performed in venues including Shakespeare's Globe, Almeida Theatre & Theatre Deli.
I did my foundation in acting at Mountview Academy, then studiend Drama & Theatre Studies at the University of the West of England & finally studied classical theatre at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts)
I've taught students ranging from age 7 to 70 & have worked with Mousetrap Theatre Company, Masterclass Theatre Royal Haymarket, Arcola Yoth Theatre & National Youth Theatre.
I would be very happy to tailor classes to my students specific needs & have a workshop space where I can host in person classes.
If you have any questions feel free to get in touch, I would love to help you on your creative journey.
Education
Training & education:● Mountview, foundation in acting
● LAMDA, semester course in classical acting
● University of West of England, certificate in higher education, drama & acting
● The Free Association, Improv. levels 1 and 2
● Shakespeare’s Globe, performing Shakespeare
● Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Greek and Shakespearean text short course
● Bristol Old Vic, devising theatre short course
● King Alfred School, London UK
● SEK Catalunya, Barcelona Spain
● The Kensington School, Barcelona Spain
● Ecole Elémentaire de Cotignac, Cotignac France
Other qualifications:
● DBS certified
● First Aid Certified
● Fire Marshal Certified
● Grade 3 singing
● Grade 8 LAMDA monologues
Experience / Qualifications
Acting:● Square contactless advertisement - Excel Films
● Instructions On How To Be Alone - the voice - Missing Theatre- Theatre Deli
● Much Ado About Nothing - Margaret, Conrad - London International Shakespeare Ensemble
● The Fan - Scavezzo - Tower Theatre
● 24 day (The Measure of My Dreams) - Leanne - Almeida Theatre
● Under Milk Wood - Polly Garter, Mrs Cherry Owen, ensemble - Tower Theatre
● Alternative Miss World 50th Anniversary - Goldette - Globe Theatre
● Upright Enuf (R&D) - chorus - Arcola Theatre
● Isolation You Are No Stranger To Me - Mum - Slam Does Mental Health
● Alone Time - Gemma - Slam Does Mental Health
● Peachy Keen (music video) - Universal Music
● Escaped Alone - Vi - Mountview Academy
● Alternative Miss World - Miss Serene Calm Tranquillity - Globe Theatre
● Macbeth - The King/Macduff - LAMDA
● The Provoked Wife - Mademoiselle - LAMDA
● The School for Scandal - Crabtree - LAMDA
● Richard II - Richard - LAMDA
● Our Country’s Good - Liz Morden - The Alma Tavern Theatre
Directing/facilitating:
● Facilitator - Eggshells reading - Cockpit Theatre
● Director - ‘There Will Be Polar Bears’ - Golden Goose Theatre, for Four Fig Theatre Company
● Director - Maryland, Masterclass, Theatre Royal Haymarket
● Founder & facilitator - Culford Theatre CIC
●Director - Eggshells R&D - Arcola theatre
● Director - Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Phoenix Theatre
● Assistant Director of Creative Engagement department - Arcola Theatre
●Assistant Director - Mousetrap Theatre Summer School
Writing & dramaturgy
● co-writer - Eggshells - WIP
● writer - The Fat Project (working title) - WIP
● Dramaturg - Leap of Faith (short film)
● Dramaturg - This Is The Part Where You Tell Me How Loved I Am - WIP
● Dramaturg - The Best Ideas Happen On The Toilet - Etcetera Theatre
Special Skills:
● Languages: English (first language), French (fluent) and Spanish (good)
● Music: Singing, Drums(confident) & accordion (beguiner)
● Accents: Strong - RP, East London, French. Passable - Australian, South African, Liverpudlian, Welsh
● Activities: horse riding (European and Western), cycling, swimming
● Other: sewing, cooking, calligraphy
● Costuming: costume design & construction for Alternative Miss World 2022, 2018 & 2014. For photos, see ‘other work’ section on my website.
Want to improve your confidence, knowledge & experience as a performer, writer or public speaker? Interested in theatre & the performing arts? Then lets learn together!
I've been working in the theatre industry for a decade & have performed in shows at Shakespeare' Globe, Almeida Theatre & Arcola theatre among others. I also work as a writer, facilitator & teacher, supporting a wide range of artists from cool kids in school who want to explore a passion for acting to early career creatives looking to further delop their skill set.
Previous facilitation includes Masterclass for Theatre Royal Haymarket, Mousetrap Youth Theatre Company & Arcola Youth Theatre.
I'm flexible & can tailor classes to specific students providing a unique & bespoke experience so every student can get the most out of our time together.
Happy to answer any questions you might have & to create a bespoke learning plan for you.
Salut!
Want to improve your conversational french & learn how to speak like a real french person? Then let's get started!
My name's Scarlett I'm a franglaise (that's half fnrech half english) person with over a decade's experience teaching conversational french. I'm fluent in both french & english & can help you improve your accent, learn some french slang & speak more like a real frenchie.
Alors! grab your favorite berret & lets get chatting!
If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
Individual or group classes available.
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