Workshop Details
Our calligraphy workshop for beginners in modern pointed-pen will provide you with the tools to get started in pointed-pen calligraphy and cover the basics on how to use them to create the thick and thin lines that are characteristic of pointed pen calligraphy. We will work through a full introductory alphabet as well as discuss suggested supplies, daily troubleshooting and behind-the-scenes for completing calligraphy work. If you are just starting out or are looking for hands-on tips and techniques to improve your calligraphic hand, these workshops are for you!
What's Included
With The Workshop
2.5-3 hours of instruction by Laura Hooper & Alyssa Law
With over 20 years of experience in pointed pen, and 6 years of teaching the art, there’s no better resource for your introduction to calligraphy
Oblique Pen Holder
Achieves the angle needed to get the thick & thin lines characteristic of pointed pen calligraphy.
2 Nibs
Includes 2 nib options that are great for beginners, and covers details on nib prep and care.
Black Ink
Works well with the paper in the kit and all of our practice pads. Laura uses this for all envelope orders in black ink.
Instructional Book
Includes getting started with the tools, basic up and down strokes, practice drill patterns and a full beginner alphabet upper and lower case.
Alphabet Tracing Pad
Calligraphy quality paper with traceables for the practice drill patterns covered in class, all 26 letters (upper and lower case) plus numbers
2.5 Hour Video Lesson
Indefinite access to professional footage of Laura going through the full beginner alphabet, upper and lower case for continued practice.
Keepsake Tote Bag
Signature canvas tote bag to take all your new goodies home in after the workshop.
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