Calligraphy Education: Sharing My Design Process
Behind the Scenes | Creative Process (Part 1)
My creative practice is set by the principles of never stop learning, sharing knowledge and create emotion through my work.
Following these principles, I’m sharing with you the creative process behind a calligraphic editorial, recently awarded by TDC70 and Communication Arts Magazine.
Every second month, I’ll be sharing with you ‘Behind the Scenes’ of my creative work.
S E L F – P A C E D 🤓 C O U R S E S
Three months ago, I launched all my 2024 courses as self-paced learning experiences. This means, you complete my calligraphy courses in your own schedule, with your own agenda + now with unlimited access… say what?!?!?!!! Check them all out here.
Intro to Italic Calligraphy | Self-paced Course
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COURSE SUMMARY
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Learn the foundations of Italic Calligraphy (The Cancellaresca) with this solid introductory course for total beginner and intermediate students.
— Level 1: No calligraphy experience required
— Guidebook + bibliography included (21 pages)
— Unlimited access
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INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE
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— 11h of video recordings
— The Cancellaresca minuscules (lowercase)
— The Cancellaresca majuscules (capitals)
— Visual material list supplied
Intro to Foundational Hand | Self-paced Course
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COURSE SUMMARY
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Learn a solid understanding of the Foundational Hand by writing the complete Humanistic Minuscule alphabet + broad-edge pen schematic Roman Capitals.
— Level 1: No calligraphy experience required
— Guidebook + bibliography included (27 pages)
— Unlimited access
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INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE
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— 11h of video recordings
— Humanistic Minuscule (Modern Carolingian lowercase)
— Broad-edge pen schematic Roman Capitals
— Width variations
— Introduction to serifs
— Introduction to gradients
Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy (Level 1) |Self-paced Course
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COURSE SUMMARY
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This course has been designed to offer total beginners and intermediate students a very solid foundation of Copperplate calligraphy, offering an on-going support in their learning journey. Watch an introduction to this course here.
— Level 1: No calligraphy experience required
— Guidebook + bibliography included (11 pages)
— Unlimited access
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INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE
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— 16h of video recordings
— Copperplate foundational knowledge
— Lowercase alphabet (minuscules a-z)
— Copperplate simpler capitals (majuscules A-Z)
— Instructions on preparing your nib
— Additional videos on types of paper, inks and nibs
— Additional videos on writing words texts in real time
Pump Up Your Copperplate (Level 2) | Self-paced Course
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COURSE SUMMARY
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This course has been designed to offer intermediate students with existing knowledge of Copperplate calligraphy an on-going support in their learning journey. Watch an introduction to this course here.
— Level 2: Copperplate foundational knowledge required
— Unlimited access
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INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE
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— 9h of video recordings
— 17 hands-on lessons offering you an on-going support for 3 months!
— In-depth explanations and demos of key characters of the alphabet
— Left-handed set up options
— Variations on minuscules & capital letters
— Challenging letter connections
— Word and line spacing instruction
— Additional videos on types of paper, inks and nibs
— Additional videos on writing longer texts in real time
— Additional videos on how to prepare a new nib, hand and paper positioning
Copperplate Variations (Level 3) | Self-paced Course
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COURSE SUMMARY
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For intermediate students with existing knowledge of the Copperplate foundational lowercase and simpler capital letters. Watch an introduction to this course here.
— Level 3: For intermediate students with existing knowledge of the Copperplate foundational lowercase and simpler capital letters.
— Guidebook + bibliography included (27 pages)
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INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE
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— 14h of video recordings
— Copperplate capitals intermediate level
— Variations on the alphabet ascenders
— Variations on the alphabet descenders
— Variations on the alphabet ratio and its ductus
— Introduction to ligatures and numbers
— Shading hierarchy
— Defining swashes versus flourishes
— Introduction to swashes
— Finger movement vs. wrist movement vs. arm movement
— Variations on where to apply pressure to obtain different look and feels
— Designing a title and incorporating swashes to create a fully customised outcome.
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