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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Michelina –
I am so happy to have bought this online course. Everything is so well explained and easy to understand. What I also like is the fact that I can do it at my own pace and go over the video that I need to see again. Since I am a visual person it is important for me to see how it is done. I wrote to Lindsey a few times and she always answers promptly. She also has many different tutorials that I will also try out. Everything she does is so artistic and beautiful.
Jill Riggins –
You offer SO MANY incredible resources for FREE!! I am so glad I have invested in this. Even though I haven’t yet finished the course, it has definitely been worth the cost – more than worth it – to get started on the right foot with pointed pen. AND, I have lifetime access, so if I move at a snail’s pace I can always access it — including the recent ‘revamping’, and always with an instructor willing and eager to help. THANK YOU – calligraphy has become a valuable form of self-care for me.
Michelina –
I bought this kit for the beginner’s calligraphy online course. It’s great because there is everything you need in one box.
Kaite K –
This is the easiest, most helpful kit to get into the art of dip pen and calligraphy. I am so grateful for Lindsey!
Karen Curtis-Miller –
First off, the whole package is so beautiful! It was like I was 7 again and opening a Christmas present! I have to confess, I haven’t dedicated much time to this wonderful learning process, but from my exploration, I can’t wait to get into a deep dive. I love that I have everything I need all together.
Melinda Edgerton –
This beginners course is wonderful! The videos and workbook are excellent. Lindsey’s explanations and trouble-shooting are so helpful and her approach is encouraging for beginners. I recommend this course to anyone, especially someone like me who was nervous about starting.
Kim –
I love this kit. Everything I needed to get started was in there and it’s beautiful boxed.
Angela McNay –
I’m so glad I bought this for workshop week 2021!
nelsonsheppard –
I found Lindsey’s work inspirational online and enjoyed her personal and friendly videos – so I bought my kit which is absolutely amazing and thoroughly enjoying the course. I have always dabbled in calligraphy with fountain pens – but now Lindsey is sharing her knowledge and talents as I learn the ‘real deal’. Thanks Lindsey, your kit made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning… tear off the wrapping and get right to it!
Rosemarie Crawford –
Lindsey’s starter kit is so well thought out and everything included is more than useful as well as beautifully packaged to last forever. This kit is one of my favorite purchases of all time!