PASADENA, CA - Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy - 5th April (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. They will acquire an understanding of the main tools and proper techniques. Traditional copperplate lowercase alphabet will be covered in depth and an 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, 5th April  / 10:00am -2:00pm

COST: 

-$155.00

SCHEDULE

-Welcome

-Enter

-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 exemplary sheets

Worksheets

practice paper

Booklet with exercises and exemplars 

- Light refreshments & snacks

- Certificate 

Please note workshops are non-refundable/non-transferable once purchased.

Recommended for students over 16 years old.

NO previous experience is required.