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COPPER PLATE CALLIGRAPHY

Often associated with the English Round hands, Copperplate is a style of calligraphic writing that is characterized by its precise, pointed pen strokes.

Copperplate calligraphy is a beautiful and elegant form of calligraphy that was widely used in Europe and North America between the 17th and 18th centuries. Often associated with the English Round hands, Copperplate is a style of calligraphic writing that is characterized by its precise, pointed pen strokes.

In this Copperplate Calligraphy course by Neha Sudhakar, you will learn how to manage the copperplate pen and master the basics of this script style. You will start with the basics, learning the strokes and how to form the uppercase and lowercase alphabets, as well as numbers. With these foundational skills in place, you will then delve into the more advanced techniques, such as flourishing and the formation of words, captions, and quotes.

Whether you are a seasoned calligrapher looking to add a new skill to your arsenal, or a beginner eager to try your hand at a new art form, this course is designed to meet your needs. With hands-on instruction from Neha Sudhakar, you will learn how to bring the beauty and elegance of Copperplate calligraphy to life.

What you will learn:
• Strokes
• Drill
• Uppercase Alphabet
• Lowercase Alphabet
• Number
• Flourishing
• How to execute what you learn
• Captions
• Words
• Quotes

Material Required

*Copper Pallette Calligraphy Material*

• A4 size sketchbook

• Single line notebook

• Pencil

• Ruler

• Gillott nibs (303 & 404)

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