Master Typography Through Practice

Transform your design approach with hands-on workshops that blend traditional principles with modern digital applications

18 Months Programme
247 Projects Completed
89% Portfolio Enhancement
52 Alumni Network

Real Projects, Real Skills

Our programme centres around actual client briefs and industry challenges. You'll work through complete typography projects — from initial concept sketches to final digital execution.

  • Foundational letterform construction and spacing principles
  • Digital type implementation across responsive frameworks
  • Brand identity development through typographic systems
  • Editorial design with complex hierarchical structures
  • Web typography performance and accessibility standards
  • Custom typeface modification and variable font workflows
Typography workshop session showing students working on letterform construction exercises with traditional tools and digital tablets

Your Learning Journey

1

Foundation Months (September 2025 - December 2025)

Start with classical typography principles, letterform analysis, and basic spacing techniques. Build your eye for quality through weekly critiques and practical exercises using both traditional and digital methods.

2

Digital Integration (January 2026 - April 2026)

Bridge traditional skills to modern applications. Learn CSS typography, responsive type systems, and digital workflow optimization while maintaining design quality across different screen contexts.

3

Applied Projects (May 2026 - August 2026)

Tackle real client briefs working in small teams. Develop complete typographic solutions for websites, publications, and brand systems under mentorship from practicing designers.

4

Portfolio Development (September 2026 - December 2026)

Refine your strongest work into a cohesive portfolio. Learn to present typography decisions effectively and prepare for design roles or freelance opportunities in your chosen specialty.

Learn From Active Practitioners

Our instructors balance teaching with ongoing client work, bringing current industry insights directly into workshops.

Portrait of Kieran Blackwood, typography instructor
Kieran Blackwood
Senior Typography Specialist

Kieran spent eight years at Pentagram London before establishing his independent practice. He specialises in custom lettering for luxury brands and teaches our advanced spacing workshops.

Portrait of Isla Pemberton, web typography expert
Isla Pemberton
Digital Typography Lead

Former design technologist at Monotype, Isla bridges the gap between beautiful typography and technical implementation. She leads our CSS and responsive design modules.

Portrait of Freya Thornfield, editorial design specialist
Freya Thornfield
Editorial Design Consultant

Freya's client roster includes major publishing houses and cultural institutions. Her workshops focus on complex typographic hierarchies and readability across different contexts.

Portrait of Vera Caldwell, brand identity designer
Vera Caldwell
Brand Systems Designer

After leading typography at several London agencies, Vera now consults on brand identity systems. She teaches our modules on typographic brand development and consistency.

Close-up view of typography design process showing detailed letterform sketches and digital refinements on screen

Applications Open March 2025

Our next cohort begins September 2025 with evening and weekend sessions designed around working schedules. Limited to 16 participants to ensure individual attention and meaningful peer connections.

Programme Details

Two evenings per week plus one weekend workshop monthly. Mix of hands-on studio time, technical instruction, and guest designer presentations from our professional network.

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