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Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy

  • Little Art House at The Getalong 700A Fatherland Street Nashville, TN, 37206 United States (map)

Mondays, October 17, 24, 31 and November 7 (Just in time for Holiday Cards)

Copperplate calligraphy is elegant and beautiful handwriting that can be used for any occasion. Most popular for wedding invitations and formal events, it can also be used to create thank you notes, love letters, recipe cards, and anything your heart desires.

Please join me at The Getalong for four fun and relaxing afternoons of beautiful writing. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided. You will learn:

  • A Brief History of Copperplate

  • The Best Tools and Materials for Pointed Pen Calligraphy

  • Warm-Up Exercises

  • Basic Strokes

  • Minuscules (Lowercase Letters)

  • Connecting Letters

  • Majuscules (Uppercase Letters)

  • Punctuation and Numerals

  • Writing with ink and watercolors

  • Envelope Addressing

All materials are provided. No experience is necessary.

Advance Registration Required.

Later Event: October 24
Brush Lettering 102