Garry Pratchet has just posted his latest tutorial on the Scribus Wiki showing how to use the bezier curve tool to create various simple geometric shapes. It's by no means comprehensive but it should allow beginners to use the tool with more confidence. I hope you find it useful.?
http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Bezier_Curve_Basics_-_Part_1_-_Simple_Geometric_Shapes JL
