Description
Dive into TPK’s self-paced Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course paired seamlessly with the all-inclusive Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit. This comprehensive course offers 4.5 hours of video instruction covering everything from faux calligraphy to the intricacies of Copperplate. Engage with interactive lessons, quizzes, and even a space for discussion. Your learning is complemented by TPK’s carefully curated starter kit, equipped with the finest tools, including two types of nibs, an adjustable oblique pen, sumi ink, and a detailed workbook designed to echo the course content. Unlock this bundle to begin your calligraphy journey with confidence and craft.
About the Calligraphy Kit:
The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit is the very best kit out there. After years of teaching students — both in person and online — I have a unique understanding of the tools and instructions that ensure your success! That’s why this kit includes:
- Nikko G nib – the most approachable calligraphy nib for most beginners
- Brause EF66 nib – a wonderful little nib that will give you dramatic stroke contrast
- Nib tin – to safely store your nibs
- Pearly turquoise straight pen with universal insert that will fit most calligraphy nibs
- Wooden oblique pen with a flange that I hand-adjust to fit the Nikko G nib like a glove
- “Art water” cup – to store the water that you use to clean nibs throughout writing sessions
- Tightly woven cleaning cloth to wipe off your nibs throughout and after your writing sessions
- Yasutomo sumi ink (2 oz.) – A velvety Japanese sumi ink that’s great for any skill level
- Glass jar with screw-top gold lid (1 oz.) for long-term ink storage
- 49-page workbook (6″ x 8.5″, 15.24 cm x 21.6 cm) full of information and guided practice
Calligraphy starter kit dimensions are 9.75″ long x 7″ wide x 2.25″ tall (24.75 cm x 18 cm x 5.75 cm).
About the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course:
The self-paced Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course is every bit as effective as my in-person calligraphy workshops. There are no time or demonstration constraints, so I was able to include absolutely everything that you need to know! On film, I am able to communicate concepts from different shooting angles, and you can pause and re-watch videos as needed. If you don’t quite understand how to do something, there’s a “Discussion” portion under each lesson where you can ask questions. Lessons include a short quiz and homework assignments. Here’s the course layout, including video durations (minutes/seconds):
Lesson 1: Preparing to Create Pointed Pen Calligraphy
- Video: Creating Faux Calligraphy (20:03)
Lesson 2: Pointed Pen Calligraphy Supplies
- Video 1: Supplies (9:57)
- Video 2: Prepping New Nibs (8:39)
- Video 3: Setting Up Your Workspace (2:58)
Lesson 3: The Straight Pen Holder
- Video 1: Straight Pen Overview (19:57)
- Video 2: For the Lefties – Tips for Using the Straight Pen (5:47)
- Video 3: Beginner Problems (7:00)
- Video 4: Straight Calligraphy Drills (12:50)
- Video 5: Writing Uppercase Letters (18:05)
- Video 6: Writing Lowercase Letters (15:45)
- Video 7: Writing Words (16:53)
Lesson 4: The Oblique Calligraphy Pen
- Video 1: Oblique Calligraphy Pen Overview (16:58)
- Video 2: Should You Use an Oblique Pen? – A Video for Lefties (6:07)
- Video 3: Writing Letters With the Oblique Calligraphy Pen (24:12)
- Video 4: Writing Words With the Oblique Calligraphy Pen (17:14)
- Video 5: Writing Words Without Guidelines (3:56)
Lesson 5 (Optional): Creating Copperplate Calligraphy
Note that this lesson includes a 10-page printable workbook that is separate from the course workbook. If you choose to complete this lesson, you will need a printer.
- Video 1: Writing Uppercase Copperplate Calligraphy Letters (19:08)
- Video 2: Writing Lowercase Copperplate Calligraphy Letters (12:08)
- Video 3: Writing Copperplate Words (20:45)
Lesson 6: Guidelines and Practice
- Video 1: How to Draw Pencil Guidelines (4:24)
- Video 2: Effective Practice Suggestions (4:29)
The course ends with a short video explaining your post-course homework. The total viewing time for this course is approximately 4.5 hours, but I’d recommend allocating two months to do everything that you’re asked to do in the course.
Once you purchase this listing, you will be given full access to the course videos and worksheet set! Please note that you must have or create an account on TPK to take the course. If you do not have an account, you can easily create one during the checkout process (or create one now). Once you checkout, you will receive an email with a link to the course, or you can find the course in your account.
Testimonials:
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Amy Fredette –
I loved this course. It was easy and straight forward. The videos are very helpful!
Victoria Wodarcyk –
Lindsey is such a good teacher and this course is wonderful for beginners. She has broken everything down so that what seems scary at first, becomes quite simple. Then its all down to practice. She also have loads of fun practice drills to build your skill.
Ariana –
My grandma surprised me and bought me one of these last Christmas and I absolutely love it! It is so beautifully put together and it has made learning calligraphy so fun! I honestly didn’t know where to start when it came to what calligraphy supplies to purchase, there are so many different products that I got overwhelmed when researching. However, this product and all the worksheets provided on this site have remedied that problem! I highly recommend! 🙂
cindysnyder –
Lindsay’s Beginner Modern Calligraphy course was purchased (by my suggestion) for me as a birthday present in 2019. This course can take full credit for my love (..er obsession) with calligraphy . I have watched tons of calligraphy videos online but this one is the absolute best hands down. Lindsay makes everything from practicing the basic shapes to creating a professional looking medallion fun and easy. I didn’t think I had one artistic bone in my body but this class gave me the confidence to try all of Lindsays tutorials. I now dabble in watercolor. I have not been in a Hallmark card store in a year and a half as ,thanks to LIndsay, I make all my own greeting cards. Calligraphy is my peaceful escape and non guilty pleasure.
Annemie –
I did buy the course some months ago and I haven’t finished it yet, but I keep coming back to it whenever I have the time because together with the newsletter it does inspire me to sit down and try to write as beautifully as I can. Practice makes..euh..better. The instructions are really clear and are given in such a calm way so that you try your best. It is even in a way very therapeutic.
Robyn –
This starter kit was packaged beautifully and with such care. It had some lovely tools (good quality) to get me started on my wonderful calligraphy journey! Added plus, it arrived quickly!
Wendy Gilbertson –
Still working on this course, so awesome that it is available to me whenever I feel like I want to work on it.
clar1243 –
Absolutely perfect for the beginner!
I’ve been following the TPK blog for years and purchased this course awhile back. While I have been moving through it slowly and have yet to complete it (cheers to being a grad student!), I am impressed with the information provided in this course. The videos are clear, simple to follow, and the audio is great. The worksheets are beautiful, practical, and informative and match the pace of the course well. The little quizzes at the end of each section are a fun way of testing what you learned and strengthening your calligraphy knowledge. This course layouts out everything from nib and pen preparation, getting starting, and troubleshooting. In addition to the content there is also a forum for asking questions and for $25 this course is a steal!
I highly recommend those interested in learning calligraphy check out this course. I have owned many, many calligraphy books over my lifetime and so far this has been the best practical way to jump right in to calligraphy practice.
gracey_ting –
Great and comprehensive course and highly recommended for those who wants to learn Modern Calligraphy.
Leah H –
I purchased this kit in December of 2019, and have loved it! It provides the supplies & direction needed to jump into the pointed pen journey! I love that I can reference notes & direction when needed and the box is lovely!