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. Nancy N

    The materials were beautifully presented and easy to follow. The videos are clear, and Lindsey makes it so easy to learn from them. I especially appreciated all the guidance on getting my oblique pen and nibs ready.

  2. Paige Mahoney

    This course really helped me to develop a calligraphy foundation. I was on the fence about buying it and am so glad I did. The course addressed all sorts of problems that I didn’t realize I was having, such as writing at the wrong angle. My calligraphy is so much better thanks to this course!

  3. Gail Slagle

    Wonderful kit! Highly recommend this beginner kit and Lindsey’s beginner course.

  4. Judy Bailey

    I assisted my nephew in purchasing your started kit for his mother (my sister) for a special occasion. It is perfect for a beginner in that everything is chosen by a professional and contains exactly what one needs. Beautiful packaging also.

  5. Ann S

    I have been doing calligraphy (with Speedball nibs) for 40+ years, just for myself and family, My cursive italic style hasn’t changed much and I was ready to start on pointed pen. This course is so detailed and yet allows me to work at my own pace at home,,yay! Thanks, Lindsay for getting me started on a brand new skill!

  6. Amber Marsh

    I’m not quite done, but this has been SO MUCH fun, and is fulfilling a long time dream of learning pointed pen calligraphy. Lindsey makes it friendly and approachable, and she really does reply to questions within 24 hours!

    I’m impressed enough that I’ve already purchased access to the Intermediate class.

  7. Maremy

    This kit was incredible! I had already been doing calligraphy with supplies I had around the house (rag, cup, nib storage) but it was so much easier to have a bundle of all the right tools, not only in the best quality and hand picked by a professional, but also SO aesthetically pleasing! Everything is beautifully designed (the box is a piece of art itself) and it came very well packaged. So excited to keep learning and growing with the help of this kit!

  8. Portia

    I love this course, the videos are great to watch! the handouts are perfect. I’ll be stepping into the intermediate one soon

  9. Farah Kozman

    I am loving this class! I purchased this a few weeks ago and I am surprised of how good of a resource this class is! I love TPK blog and Bugbee’s posts ❤️ Even though Calligraphy can be hard at the start I feel like Lindsey is making it a piece of cake! This reflects how professional she is ! You can’t teach someone something if you can’t understand it well! I’ve been wanting to learn Calligraphy for over 6 years now! This class is the best if you wanna know how Calligraphy works but not sure where to start! Loving TPK much 💃👏❤️ Thank you for creating this blog for me and everyone who wants to learn Calligraphy but not sure where or how to start! Seriously! This blog is a must read for any artist (not only Calligraphy geeks)!

  10. glendamillerster

    I believe in buying starter kits from the professionals because the supplies are just right and I don’t have to do the trial-and-error method of figuring out what’s what. The kit has everything I need to get started, which I haven’t yet as I just received it and I’ve been very busy. Anyway, the packaging is charming and I am so excited to try my hand with this kit! Thank you for your talent! <3

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