Copperplate Calligraphy workshop

What exactly is a Copperplate Calligraphy 

Copperplate is a form of calligraphy done with a pointed metal calligraphy nib. The style is primarily used in English and American calligraphic traditions. The style originated in the 16th and 17th centuries as a quill-written cursive script, often called roundhand. The application of script is now days are wider for example Title of movies, Book covers, Name plates, House names, Cake tops and many more. Most of the time it's used on Wedding Invitation and for preparing guest names. So make your calligraphy master stroke with @avinash_calligraphy. 

When and where does this class meet?

This live class will meet on Zoom. It will recorded or posted for later viewing.

Here’s an overview of what we’ll be covering in the four days:

Day 1 – June 13 

• Introduction
• Materials
• Movement, Posture, and “Writing Zone”
• Key Concepts & Basic Strokes
• Tine Movement
• Warm-Up Drills
• Small lettering drills
• Alphabet chains
• Consistency details and variations
• Letter spacing

Day 2- June 14 

• Introduction basic strokes of capital steam 
• Capital letters group study 
• Capital letter formation 
• Hand moments study 
• Connecting letters 
• Word formation 
• Spacing concepts 
• Layout design 

Will there be homework ?

Yes, there will be an optional homework assignment that you can submit before each session. Although assignments will not be critiqued individually, we will review the common issues together and how we can fix them.

Is this class is for beginners?

Yes this is beginners friendly workshop & it is open to anyone who wants to learn. However, if you have basic or little knowledge of pointed pen then it easy for you to understand things. 

Materials you’ll need:

• Paper
• Pointed pen (nibs)   
• Straight or oblique pen holder
• Ink
• Pencil
• Eraser
• coloured pens
• Zoom app on a smart device

You will get all material on 

www.oriandcalli.com 

PDF Materials provided:

• Copperplate Calligraphy workbook  pdf
• Oval Warm-up sheets pdf
• Guide sheets pdf

So what you're waiting for come and join me now !!!!