Calligraphy: modern copperplate

- Identify and recognise key characteristics of copperplate script
- Vary weight of a stroke, spacing and speed of writing successfully and with confidence
- Select and use a variety of pens, materials and inks appropriately
- Correct mistakes neatly
- Produce a finished project with an example of Copperplate writing.

Basic materials will be provided and a list of materials to bring each week will be provided by the tutor in class.
Some materials will be provided including cartridge paper, pens, erasers and some ink, but please bring the below:

a notebook to take notes during the course;
Layout Paper (A3) & Good quality smooth hot pressed paper (like HP Fabriano);
Eraser, Gridded Ruler 50cm, 0.3 Automatic Pencil;
Speedball 2968 Oblique Pen Set, black;
Japanese Calligraphy ink stick and ink stone (about 5cm x 3cm size);

You will learn or improve your skills whilst practising the craft and will be encouraged to incorporate your own individuality into your studies and finished pieces. Individual teaching will be by demonstrations and supported by theory and illustration. You may occasionally find it helpful to be able to complete or revise work at home during the course.