Copperplate
Master the elegant, timeless art of Copperplate calligraphy. Whether you are holding a dip pen for the first time or looking to elevate your script with flourishing, our structured workshops guide you step-by-step through standard pointed-pen techniques.
Module 1: Copperplate Minuscules (Lowercase Letters)
Duration: 4 Hours (Available as a 1-day Intensive or 2-week Workshop)
Level: Beginner (No prior experience needed)
Step into the world of pointed-pen calligraphy by mastering the foundational building blocks of Copperplate script. In this course, you will learn how to control pen angle, pressure, and ink flow to create delicate hairline strokes and deep shaded swells.
What you will learn:
- Introduction to tools: nibs, holders, inks, and guideline grids
- Proper posture, grip, and pointed-pen mechanics
- The fundamental strokes that make up every lowercase letter
- Constructing the full lowercase alphabet (a–z) with correct slant and proportion
- Basic letter spacing and connecting letters to form words
Module 2: Copperplate Majuscules (Uppercase Letters)
Duration: 4 Hours (Available as a 1-day Intensive or 2-week Workshop)
Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate (Module 1 recommended)
Transform your lettering by bringing grand, expressive capital letters into your writing. Majuscules demand grace, rhythm, and confidence. This module focuses on mastering the sweeping curves and balanced ovals that give Copperplate its signature sophistication.
What you will learn:
- The core structural stems and loops of capital letters
- Constructing the full uppercase alphabet (A–Z) with consistent slant and scale
- Balancing heavy shaded strokes with delicate hairline curves
- Harmonizing capital letters with lowercase words (names, titles, and envelope addressing)
- Standard layout and composition techniques for short quotes
Module 3: Script Refinement & Flourishing
Duration: 4 Hours (Available as a 1-day Intensive or 2-week Workshop)
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Take your calligraphy from technically correct to breathtaking. This workshop is designed for writers who know the alphabet but want to troubleshoot letterforms, smooth out stroke transitions, and master the art of graceful flourishing without overcrowding the page.
What you will learn:
- Refinement: Detailed critique on rhythm, consistency, angle, and spacing corrections
- Flourishing Principles: Rules of balance, oval geometry, and movement dynamics
- Design & Branching: How to add decorative loops to ascenders, descenders, and capitals naturally
- Composition: Designing balanced artwork, place cards, and layout pieces
- Troubleshooting: Overcoming common issues like shaky lines, ink pooling, and uneven spacing
