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I'm using three camera angles in this course, which ensures an effective learning experience.
The course includes a 35-page printable workbook. (If you'd prefer not to print your workbook, you can buy it as part of TPK's calligraphy starter kit.)
From supplies to technique, this course covers all of the basics.
We'll kick off the course by learning how to create this clean, legible calligraphy style.
The course concludes with an optional Copperplate calligraphy lesson.
TPK's Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit has all of the supplies that you need for this course. If you don't have the kit, be sure to compile the supplies as detailed in the product description.

Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course

(281 customer reviews)

$40.00

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  • Requires a simple compilation of supplies — You can find a list of everything you’ll need to take the course by clicking here.
  • Comprehensive beginner’s calligraphy online course for right- or left-handed learners — This course was engineered to ensure your success with a dip pen and includes two instructional videos specifically for lefties.
  • As beloved by students as my in-person workshops — Check out the course reviews.
  • Unlimited help and technical support — Learners get access to “Lesson Discussion” forums. All Lesson Discussion questions are answered by me within 24 hours.
  • Includes an accompanying 35-page printable worksheet set – This worksheet set is available already printed in the Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit.
  • 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.

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This 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.

281 reviews

  1. emilybookart –

    There are all these stellar reviews, I didn’t feel I needed to add another, but looking through my daily sketch book this morning I read this: Jan. 11, Started TPK Beginner’s Calligraphy Course. Amazing how much I learned from the get-go! So pleasing and calming to practice, Finally, after all these years of thinking I could never learn calligraphy, I am and I’m having a blast! I laugh every time she reminds us “don’t slouch or hunch over!”

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TPK's modern calligraphy starter kit provides you with everything you need in order to learn pointed pen calligraphy. The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit
Nikko G nibs are plated with chrome and have a medium flex! Nikko G Nib
This right oblique pen has been hand-adjusted to snugly accommodate a Nikko G nib. Right Oblique Pen (for Nikko G Nib)
This straight pen features a pearly turquoise finish! Straight Pen with Universal Insert
This is a 6 oz container of sumi ink for those who love using this velvety color! Yasutomo Sumi Ink

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