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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 |
Julie –
The calligraphy box was a wonderful present to myself. I never would have tried an oblique pen without tpk’s help! The video course pitches the level just right. I have learned alot and continue to practice. A great starter kit.
Jenny –
If you want to get started in calligraphy and you want to be successful, start here! Practice makes progress and this course with its two alphabets and a peek at copperplate gets you going easily with lots of good opportunities for practice. I took the course over a summer and felt confident enough to make calligraphy Christmas cards by December. The alphabets are fun to learn. All beginner questions are answered and illustrated in the videos- proper posture, how to hold the pen- straight and oblique, tips for ink flow issues, and much more. I am glad I bought the kit as all the supplies are included and the attractive packaging creates enthusiasm for starting and finishing the course. What I especially appreciated is how beginner friendly the course is. Lindsey gives you just what you need for an excellent foundation without too much that would be overwhelming to someone just starting out. Calligraphy, in all its many expressions cannot possibly be mastered in a lifetime, but it can be attractively doable in a short time with good instruction in my opinion. I was also impressed with Lindsey’s quick, thorough, friendly, and encouraging responses to questions. (I feel like I made my first calligraphy friend!) The best part is that, now that you are addicted to calligraphy after finishing this course you can continue on in the Intermediate course or learn new alphabets, like the Janet style. And not only this there are online worksheet sets and freebies which are amazing and assist in keeping on with your new skill. It’s like a whole calligraphy school in one place so you can keep on practicing and keep on progressing with a teacher who has indicated to me by her continuing responses to my continuing inquiries that she is interested in the continuing development in calligraphy of her students. So I would ask anyone reading this review, what are you waiting for? Calligraphy is a wonderful, fun journey and this is the place to start!
Shelley Barnett –
Excellent course! Love the worksheets and the short teaching help videos. Very through from supplies, to time management, to technique, and encouragement.
April –
A fantastic introduction with wonderful resources and guidance. So glad to have taken it.
Jennifer Legate –
I think I have officially purchased every course, supply, and worksheet available on this site. Lindsey’s teaching style is relaxed yet comprehensive and complete with tips and details necessary to fully understand pointed pen calligraphy. I had taken another beginning calligraphy course elsewhere, so I started with the intermediate course. But I quickly realized I needed to go back to basics. I got the basics kit and course and learned so much. I’m still working my way through the intermediate course, but I highly recommend both. They have helped me think more creatively about ways to use calligraphy, basic styles, and drills.
robynnphoto –
As a lefty, I found this course extremely helpful with the advice for left-handed calligraphers. I have completed the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Course and am currently in the middle of the Intermediate and can already see such improvement in my calligraphy skills thanks to these courses. Lindsey’s style of teaching makes you feel as if you are in the same room watching her in person…and I like that you can rewatch the videos when needed. I would definitely recommend any of Lindsey’s courses to anyone wanting to start out on their calligraphy journey. Thank you Lindsey for inspiring and teaching us all to write beautifully!
Dianne Penny –
I bought this course some time ago and have yet to begin it. I’m sure once I stop procrastinating I’ll enjoy the course as much as I enjoy everything from TPK.
millinerd1 –
I had taken a couple of in-person courses at a college. They were good, but didn’t compare to the beginner’s online calligraphy course. The practice sheets were wonderful (I still use them to warm up.). I always felt encouragement and confidence that I could succeed at calligraphy if I’d just keep working. Everything Lindsey says is spot-on. You won’t get better if you don’t keep practicing and doing calligraphy regularly. Her techniques are so helpful and every worksheet bundle I’ve ordered from her has increased my abilities as well as been a load of fun. She has some of the greatest ideas to keep it interesting. This course is the best place to start, but by all means, don’t stop there!
Maggie –
I enjoyed learning from Lindsey, I could take it at my pace and she explains things well and there is close up video of how to hold the pen and draw with it. I frequently find myself doodling using faux calligraphy when I can’t use the real thing. When I mail cards to my nieces and nephews their names are done using calligraphy which I think looks extra special. When I took the course and had difficulty Lindsey was quick to reply back and help me. I know that I will continue to use what I have learned here for the rest of my life. My husband’s grandma even had me do all the place cards for Thanksgiving because she admired it.
sylviariv –
This course is perfect for beginners. It walks you through the basics and then challenges you to go on and make beautiful calligraphy. Lindsey’s instructions makes calligraphy doable. I find her voice to be both relaxing and approachable. The cost is very reasonable especially since you can go back at any time to review the course online. Thank you Lindsey for all the wonderful resources you create and make accessible too anyone who wants to learn calligraphy.