On point! – Pointed Pen calligraphy (Course led in English)

Mondays
18:30 – 20:30

Fourteen 2-hours meetings
28 hours of calligraphy

Nice Letter Studio,
Plac Dąbrowskiego
2/4 m. 32
Warszawa

The class will focus around the pointed pen calligraphy scripts: copperplate script and modern calligraphy.

Copperplate script is a pure elegance – harmonious, cursive letters written with the flexible nib. Widely used for classical and elegant invitations, diplomas, etc. Modern calligraphy is often described as „Freestyle” calligraphy with the flexible nib. However it is possibile to determine basic frames and rules for it.

During this course you will learn about:

  • pointed pen and how to use it,
  • letter forms of both scripts,
  • professional terminology,


  • history of writing tools,
  • historical background of the copperplate script and modern calligraphy,
  • writing medias,
  • paper types and characteristics,
  • composition rules,
  • ornamental floratures – perfect way to creative more decorative writing.

For whom?

The course is intended for adults (16 y.o. and above). The class topic is perfect both for the newcomers to the calligraphy world, and for the people who already have some experience in calligraphy. Small group allows an individual approach. The course will be led in English, but no worries, some parts can be explained/said also in Polish, if needed ☺

When?
Mondays, 6:30PM-8:30PM, from October to January

October: 5, 12, 19, 26
November: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December: 7, 14
January: 4, 11, 18.

Price:

950 zł / semester

The price includes all materials available during the class: nibs, penholders, liters of ink, paints, pigments, paper, guide sheets, practice sheets. And coffee or tea will be always waiting for you there ☺

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