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The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit + Online Course Enrollment
$130.00
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- Comprehensive beginner’s calligraphy online course and kit for right- or left-handed learners — This bundle was engineered to ensure your success with a dip pen and includes two instructional videos specifically for lefties.
- Kit includes all the supplies needed to learn and create pointed pen calligraphy, including a brass-flanged oblique pen and a 49-page workbook.
- Unlimited help and technical support — Learners get access to “Lesson Discussion” forums. All Lesson Discussion questions are answered within 24 hours.
- Instant access to videos + unlimited viewing — This course includes over four hours of video lessons.
- No expiration — Start the course now or later; you will always have access to the videos.
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 |
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| Pick the Calligraphy Kit Suited to Your Writing Hand: | For Right-Handers: Right-Handed Kit, For Left-Handers: Left-Handed Kit |
bibliophagist47 –
Great video course! This course is super-beginner friendly and just what I needed to start pointed pen calligraphy. And it’s great value too considering that it gets you started on writing words in 3 different calligraphy styles for a fraction of the cost of other video courses on the market that only teach one style.
Nancy Webster –
Everything you do is beautiful, easy to follow, and reasonably priced!😊
nancycarpent –
This is the best thing I have ever treated myself to. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learned a lot. It’s a good place to start learning calligraphy. The TPK blog contains a
lot of information including links to free videos , worksheets. and drills and it is continually updated. TPK is the best calligraphy site on the web.
Catherine Biggs –
I finished this course with understanding the correct tools and how to use them. Lindsey is thorough in her teaching and when you order something from her it comes quickly and beautifully packaged. I am immersing myself in The Postman’s Knock.
Christina writes… –
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for building a SOLID FOUNDATION for your pointed pen calligraphy and getting SERIOUSLY DISCIPLINED about practice and projects. I have a little experience with Medieval Roundhand Calligraphy, but wanted to be able to write script and also to learn to use her calligraphy drills correctly in order to train my hand for drawing. (If you look at sketching practice for drawing, they have you draw circles and lines, and I thought I might as well learn my circles and lines in letter forms and learn two skills at once, plus her drills are more interesting.) I finished the class in about two-and-a-half weeks…could have gone longer or a little shorter, but am the type who needs to step pretty quickly through formal training and get to freestyle practice, so this worked best for me. LINDSEY…wow! She is BORN TEACHER. You know how, all the way from kindergarten to college, you had those instructors with whom you just fell in love, to whose classes you looked forward, and with whom you enjoyed spending your class time, because of their excellent teaching skills as well as their engaging personalities. You have found one of them here. Her pleasant, winning ways and kind smile and her down-to-earth humility make an enjoyable topic even more attractive. You will enjoy spending time with her as you learn. You can piecemeal learning calligraphy with all the bits-and-pieces available out there, or you can sit down and work through it with a pro, and gain the confidence that comes from building that irreplaceable solid foundation with someone of solid experience.
Julie K –
Best Christmas gift! I’m having so much fun learning real calligraphy after mimicking everything I see on this site with faux calligraphy. You’re equipped from the start with everything you need, it’s perfect!
Elsa Voight –
Awesome! Very thorough and a great way to get started! I took this class a while ago, and I definitely want to replay it to refresh my brain – such good info to learn and have on hand to reference for later! I liked how there are explanations behind each step – easy to follow and detailed so we can make our best work!
paloma.lopez.m86 –
It is a very nice course. Well expleined and easy to flollow. Love it!
Donnell Carlson –
The starter kit is awesome. It has good practice supplies and the items needed if you take the map workshop. I love it.
post4scp –
A simply wonderful course. Lindsey’s method of teaching is brilliant – warm, approachable and enthusiastic with clear and detailed explanations. The camerawork is excellent, and you really feel like you are right there watching her demonstrate the strokes., and I love that you can just rewatch a section of the video whenever you want. I’m about two thirds of the way through this course now, and I’m already looking forward to being able to tackle Lindsey’s intermediate calligraphy course. I’ve also treated myself to some worksheets and have been able to make some Christmas cards for friends and family using Lindsey’s clear and detailed explanations.
In short, in you are thinking about this course, don’t hesitate – go for it!