Archiva Calligraphy Kit for Practice| # ARCHIVAL CALLIGRAPHY
## The Art & Science of Creating Long-Lasting Gurmukhi Manuscripts
### 3-Month Online Certificate Course + Archival Calligraphy Practice Kit
Most calligraphy courses teach students how to write beautifully.
Archival Calligraphy goes beyond handwriting.
This unique program combines the traditional art of Gurmukhi calligraphy with the science of manuscript preservation, material selection, and conservation-informed construction practices. It is designed for individuals who wish to create manuscripts that are not only visually beautiful but are also capable of surviving for generations.
Developed by Surjit Singh, Book & Paper Conservator, this course introduces students to the traditional principles of manuscript creation while integrating modern conservation science used by heritage professionals.
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## What Makes This Course Unique?
Most modern calligraphy focuses only on writing.
Archival Calligraphy teaches:
✔ How to select long-lasting papers
✔ Understanding archival-quality inks
✔ Traditional manuscript preparation methods
✔ Quire and bifolio construction
✔ Column and page layout planning
✔ Preservation-friendly writing practices
✔ Material compatibility and longevity
✔ Conservation principles for manuscript creation
The objective is not simply to create a manuscript but to create one that has the potential to survive for hundreds of years.
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## What You Will Learn
### Module 1: Foundations of Archival Calligraphy
– Introduction to Archival Calligraphy
– Tangible and Intangible Heritage
– Historical Manuscript Traditions
– Conservation-Oriented Thinking
### Module 2: Paper Science
– Types of Paper
– Understanding Paper Fibres
– Archival Paper Selection
– Paper Quality Assessment
### Module 3: Ink Science
– Traditional and Modern Inks
– Ink Stability and Permanence
– Ink-Paper Interaction
– Common Causes of Ink Deterioration
### Module 4: Manuscript Construction
– Bifolio Preparation
– Quire Construction
– Page Orientation
– Margin and Column Planning
### Module 5: Calligraphy Practice
– Traditional Gurmukhi Letterforms
– Stroke Development
– Pen Handling
– Layout Execution
### Module 6: Preservation Principles
– Environmental Factors
– Handling Practices
– Storage Recommendations
– Preventive Conservation Basics
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## Archival Calligraphy Practice Kit
Each participant receives an Archival Calligraphy Practice Kit specially designed for training purposes.
The kit may include:
✔ Archival-quality practice papers
✔ Calligraphy practice sheets
✔ Manuscript planning templates
✔ Layout and column guides
✔ Conservation-focused learning materials
✔ Course handouts and reference documents
(Kit contents may vary depending on availability and course updates.)
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## Who Should Join?
This course is ideal for:
– Calligraphers
– Sikh Heritage Enthusiasts
– Artists
– Researchers
– Conservators
– Students
– Manuscript Makers
– Writers
– Cultural Heritage Professionals
No prior conservation experience is required.
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## Course Format
Duration: 3 Months
Mode: Online
Certificate: Yes
Language: Punjabi / English
Support: Course Guidance & Learning Resources
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## Instructor
### Surjit Singh
Book & Paper Conservator
Founder – The Heritage Rescuer (THR)
With professional experience in manuscript conservation, paper conservation, and heritage preservation, Surjit Singh brings together traditional manuscript practices and modern conservation science to help students create durable, preservation-conscious calligraphic works.
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## Learn • Create • Preserve
Don’t just learn how to write.
Learn how to create manuscripts designed to become the heritage of future generations.

Archival Calligraphy | Gurmukhi Calligraphy

Heritage Studies

Archival Calligraphy – 3 Months Certificate Course