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.

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Additional information

Weight 18 oz
Pick the Calligraphy Kit Suited to Your Writing Hand:

For Right-Handers: Right-Handed Kit, For Left-Handers: Left-Handed Kit

Reviews

  1. sylviariv

    I’m slowly working my way through this course and totally enjoying it. Lindsey makes it all look so doable and fresh, she offers many tips and encouragement. I’m very happy I came upon her blog and this course.

  2. comtwoman1

    I have been slowly making my way into the world of calligraphy. I have done multiple challenges in brush pen lettering and a different pen and ink calligraphy course so I wasn’t sure if i should start with the beginners course. I took the evaluating quiz and I was on the line but I love the way Lyndsey teaches-she presents how I think. Anyway, I am so glad i started at the beginning. Lyndsey is so thorough and I am now using an oblique pen which is fantastic and makes things so much easier! Yay!

  3. Jessica

    My husband bought me this set for Christmas and I can’t wait to use it! The packaging is beautiful!

  4. Hannah Dubrow

    When I wanted to start learning calligraphy, one obstacle was how many different options there are for supplies. Ordering this kit was the best way for me to overcome the hesitation and just START. I still use the same supplies a year later (except new nibs).

  5. Zoe

    I’ve been looking for online courses for calligraphy as I’m a visual learner and was so disappointed before because I’ve seen people who charge anywhere from $150 to $500 (!!!) who kept saying their over-priced classes and worksheets were an “investment” and I was under the (incorrect) assumption that pointed pen calligraphy was a really expensive, elitist hobby. Thank GOODNESS I was lucky enough to find Lindsey and her wonderful blog! Thank you for making it possible for so many of us to learn this wonderful art-form! I downloaded the online course so fast and am so so happy I did! The lessons are well thought-out and really help you advance from one skill to the next. Lindsey’s instructions are so clear and DETAILED, and her voice is so calm and she’s such an encouraging teacher, it’s been a joy learning from her. Her drills are soooo much better than others I’ve seen because they’re so creative and just plain FUN and really help you improve because it’s now such an enjoyable process. I’ve since downloaded more worksheets and plan to get the Intermediate video course as well. Thank you, Lindsey, for making this possible!!

  6. Sarah Homsi

    This was an incredibly useful course for me. I wanted to learn proper handwriting and calligraphy as a way to destress and Lindsey did a fantastic job at making those courses as engaging and fun as the ones in-person. The course is both informative and beautifully made. I highly recommend getting the starter kit that she offers on her site as well. It’s a fantastic way to start assembling your calligraphy toolkit and add to it as you advance. Thank you Lindsey for making this course and for your hauntingly beautiful site and content.

  7. Carl Chapel

    I bought this for my wife and she just loves it. She has enjoyed working through this course more than any other course I can think of. Great times!

  8. Carleen Pierce

    I’ve been eyeing this for a while and finally pulled the trigger and got it for my birthday. Love everything!

  9. debbie gauthreaux

    loved this course so much… i subsequently have gone on to the flourishing course which is also amazing…lindsey is a fantastic instructor! thanks so much for this opportunity

  10. Diane OConnor

    Love this course, especially since I can rewatch anytime. Highly recommended for all ages. My daughter is way better at this so far but I’m going to keep practicing!

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