Wednesdays, September 18 – October 23

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 for six fun and relaxing evenings 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

• Whole Arm Movement

• The importance of Posture, Placement, and Position

• Basic strokes

• Minuscules (lowercase letters)

• Connecting letters

• Majuscules (uppercase letters)

• Punctuation and numerals

• Envelope addressing

• Writing with ink and watercolors

WHAT TO BRING

• This class is for beginners.

• All materials are provided. A one-time $50.00 supply fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. Check, cash, Venmo, or Zelle are accepted.

PARKING
Parking is free on the street as well as for 2.5 hours in the garage. If you park in the garage, please be sure to get a ticket from the kiosk — they require it even if you're parking there for free!  

No experience is necessary. Advance Registration Required.