Sat, May 16
|INTRO TO COPPERPLATE
ONLINE LIVE CLASS - Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy - May 16th (English-instructed)
In this introductory workshop for pointed pen calligraphy students will learn the essential concepts of calligraphy and build a solid base to write with an oblique dip pen and a flexible nib.

Horario y ubicación
May 16, 2020, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
INTRO TO COPPERPLATE
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In this introductory workshop for pointed pen calligraphy students will learn the essential concepts of calligraphy and build a solid base to write with an oblique dip pen and a flexible nib. They will acquire an understanding of the main tools and proper techniques. Traditional copperplate lowercase alphabet will be covered in depth and a introduction to the uppercase will be also covered in this 4 hrs. workshop. After taking this workshop, students will be able to practice on their own with the kit provided to take home.
This is a really fun, no-pressure workshop for anyone interested in learning a new skill, picking up a fun hobby, artist looking to try a new technique/medium, or just something fun to do with friends. Suitable for beginners, those who have never picked up a calligraphy pen before, or if it's been a while and you want to brush up on your skills and learn the proper techniques.
DATE:
-Sunday, 3rd May / 10:00am -2:00pm
COST:
-$155.00
SCHEDULE
-Welcome
-Intro
-Brief history
-Tools & materials
-Nib anatomy
-Slant & pen position
-Warm up strokes
-Basic Strokes (upper case alphabet)
-Lower case alphabet
Basic Strokes (upper case alphabet)
-Upper case alphabet
-Conclusion
-Q&A
The workshop includes:
- 6 hours of instruction with Aspacia Kusulas
- 1 Calligraphy Kit:
Oblique pen holder
2 Nibs
1 Inkwell with sumi ink
Paper pad
Gum arabic
Guidelines and exemplar sheets
Worksheets
Practice paper
Booklet with exercises and exemplars
- Light refreshments & snacks
- Certificate
Please note workshops are non-refundable/non-transferable once purchased.
This workshop is instructed in English
Recommended for students over 16 years old.
NO previous experience is required.
Tickets
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$135.00
This ticket includes all the material you need for this class which will be sent directly to your home
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