Workshop: Introduction to Copperplate
Workshop: Introduction to Copperplate
- Event Dates:
- ––
- Instructor:
- Joy Deneen
- Coordinator:
- Kevin Williams
- Skill Level:
- Beginner: This event is desgined those having little-to-no instruction nor experience in lettering. Instruction is likely to begin with the basic language, tools, and materials.
- Capacity:
- 1 of 14 seats available (0 registration pending on waiting list)
- Pre-register:
- Registration for this event has closed.
- Description:
This two day Introduction to Copperplate workshop is designed especially for beginners, and no prior calligraphy experience is required. The workshop will begin with an overview of tools and materials as well as the history and essential principles of Copperplate. On the first day, students will learn the principle strokes, lowercase letterforms and word construction. The second day will focus on capital letters as we continue to form words and work on rhythm and spacing.
- Materials List:
- A penholder (oblique for right handers, straight for left handers)
- pointed nibs (Nikko G or Leonardt Principal)
- a jar of ink (Higgins Eternal or Moon Palace sumi)
- pad of smooth paper (blank Rhodia or Canson Pro Marker Layout)
- Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleedproof White ink
- small container for water
- pencil
- pencil sharpener
- kneadable eraser
- ruler
- coffee cup, apron, etc.
- Cost:
- Members:$175.00 due upon registrationMember Fees:
A discounted rate for CSO Members (this number includes the deposit fee).
This amount is payable no later than 7 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.
Non-members:$200.00 due upon registrationNon-member Fees:Non-members must pay the full workshop price (this number includes the deposit fee).
This amount is payable no later than 7 days before the event. Unpaid fees may result in the forfeiture of your seat, and your deposit.
Materials Fee:$5.00 (payable to instructor)Materials Fee:Covers materials or supplies provided by, and payable (as cash) directly to, the instructor at the workshop.
- Location:
- Heron Road Community Centre
None Heron Road
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Parking is available to front, right, and rear of building. An elevator is available for accessibility.
Workshop is in the Bank room on the 3rd floor.
- Web Page:
- https://ottawacalligraphy.ca/events/workshops/introduction-to-copperplate