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Harpeth Hall’s 2022 Winterim for Adults — Introduction to Pointed Pen Calligraphy: Copperplate

  • Harpeth Hall 3801 Hobbs Road Nashville, TN, 37215 United States (map)

Class Dates: Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16, and 23

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM CST

Cost: $80 for the series plus supplies

Supply List: A class link for easy ordering will be provided once you are registered.

Location: Upper Level Art Studio, Patton Visual Arts Center

Class limit: 15

Copperplate calligraphy is elegant and beautiful handwriting that can be used for any occasion. It is 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. A version of Copperplate can be seen on the Harpeth Hall banners around campus!

Please join Miranda Fuller for four 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 tools and materials for Pointed Pen Calligraphy

  • Warm-up exercises

  • Basic strokes

  • Minuscules (lowercase letters)

  • Connecting letters

  • Majuscules (uppercase letters)

  • Punctuation and numerals

  • Envelope addressing

  • Name cards