Come learn the beautiful Calligraphic style of copperplate script! Copperplate calligraphy, also known as Roundhand, Engrosser’s, and Engravers’s script is considered by most to be the mother of all pointed pen hands. It still stands as one of the most recognizable and high demand design elements in pointed pen calligraphic works.
Speaker: Victor Yamaykin
Cost: $40
Day/Time: Friday, 9:00 to 12:00
Room: Davos
Duration: 3 hours
Audience: This class is designed for adults and mature adolescents (generally age 12 and up). Perfect for absolute beginners or those revisiting the craft. No experience required.
Registration: Contact victor.yamaykin@gmail.com to reserve your seat and make payment. Cash payment accepted at the show if there is an open seat. Pay Victor at the Saint Louis Calligraphy Guild table.
Required materials:
- Any Oblique pen holder (John Neal Books, Paper & Ink Arts, Jetpens etc.)
- Suggestion: Moblique 2-in-1 penholder by Luis Creations
- For left-handed: Left Handed Paper and Ink Arts Adjustable Oblique Holder
- Low-cost option: Speedball Oblique Dip Pen Set
- Dinky dip (either suction cup or wooden base): Silicone Dinky Dip
- Nikko G or Zebra G nib preferred: Zebra Comic G Nib
- HB pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Transparent ruler or triangle
- Cup for clean water and paper towels
- Old toothbrush for cleaning nibs
- Rhodia notebook
- Layout bond paper
Optional materials list: Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy supply list: Victor Yamaykin
Optional reading: How To Mix Calligraphy Inks