What you'll learn
Learn to write in Copperplate script with our calligraphy short courses in Sydney!
Copperplate calligraphy is a beautiful script, reflecting tradition, personality, style and creativity. This calligraphy course will give you an understanding of the rich history of calligraphy and the development of our modern alphabet. In addition to learning how to write with a pointed pen, this course will improve your design skills and spacial awareness. By combining the techniques you will be taught on this calligraphy course, you will produce your own Copperplate calligraphy project, as well as leaving with calligraphy skills that you can apply to your own projects at home.
After finishing this copperplate hand calligraphy course, you might like to enrol in:
Learning outcomes
By the end of this copperplate hand calligraphy course, you should be able to apply:
- Letters and numerals of the Copperplate script
- Spacial awareness
- Analytical skills for letter form and shape
- An understanding of layout and design skills
- Colour and design techniques
- All learned skills to a piece of work or project
Course content
What will be covered in this copperplate hand calligraphy course?
- How to write with a pointed pen
- The script, its style, letter construction and characteristics
- Letterform, spacing and joining of letters
- Capitals and their origins and combine them with the lower case letters
- Flourishing
- Numerals
- Colour, layout and design skills with the idea of combining all of the above to produce a small piece of work.
Intended audience
Who is this copperplate hand calligraphy course for?
This course is for beginners, or those that have some experience
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd)
Course materials
Option 1: Purchase a materials kit at enrolment checkout. This will be supplied in your first class.
Please also bring these three additional items, as they are not included in the kit:
- A ruler
- A water jar
- A pencil
Option 2: Uncheck the materials kit at enrolment checkout and bring your own.
The materials that are required for the class are:
- A4 or A3 layout pad (Canson)
- Copperplate or pointed pen nib (Zebra G nib recommended)
- Pen holder (either a straight pen holder or an oblique holder specifically for Copperplate)
- Ink (Black Sumi ink or Chinese stick ink)
- Coloured inks, gouache, coloured pencils
- Ruler, pencil HB
- Water jar, rag
- Other supplies will be advised if needed throughout the course
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Course testimonials
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John said: The instructor was very clear, gave good demonstrations and had plenty of patience. She gave frequent praise when we were on the right track and gave personal attention to everyone when they needed it. A wonderful skill taught well.
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Yi Hueih said: Sharon is a great teacher, really patient, encouraging and highly skilled. Good teacher to student ratio as well.
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Alexina said: I really enjoyed learning Copperplate and look forward to putting it into practice! Sharon is an excellent teacher - patient, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
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Adam said: Friendly & knowledgeable teacher, nice bunch of classmates, good location.
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Aakruti said: The way it was taught. Giving personal attention to everyone
Course tutors
Sharon Baker
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