Engrosser'S Calligraphy- A Beginner'S Guide

Engrosser's for Dummies, but in video form, with a snarky instructor to tell you what to do every step of the way.

What you'll learn

How to begin their calligraphy journey with confidence

Requirements

Have a dip pen and nib at the ready, though pencils are fine in a pinch

Description

This course will allow you to finally demystify what goes into the calligraphy script known as Engrosser's, or Copperplate as it is also known.  I will tell you exactly what to do and NOT to do, in hopes that your foray into the world of calligraphy is a pleasant one! What is that you say? You aren't artistic enough or your handwriting is terrible? Nonsense, calligraphy is more of a discipline, if we were to be exact. That is why you can excel in this and still have the handwriting of a child (ME). But all jokes aside, this course is excellent for those who have always wanted to pick up a holder and start writing but have always been stumped as to how. I know of the $200 courses floating around, are they good? Of course. Worth it? Eh… I mean, it's definitely a plus but with hard work and just enough guidance I believe you can get there. I will tell you all about ovals, about the glorious spacings that you must religiously adhere to lest you be disappointed with your own work, and so much more. What  I am giving you, is a stepping stone so that you can take what I've taught, and grow from there. You can do great things with the right start, and by Jove,  I am YOUR great start!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: What tools should I have?

Lecture 2 Your holder, a life-long friend

Lecture 3 Your ink, the Jack to your Rose

Lecture 4 The humble nib, so many to choose from yet so little time

Lecture 5 Your paper, the canvas from which masterpieces shall be born

Section 3: Warm-up & Strokes

Lecture 6 Ovals on paper, big ones

Lecture 7 Your basic strokes, the first step forward

Section 4: 1st Lowercase

Lecture 8 Lowercase c,e

Section 5: 2nd Lowecase

Lecture 9 Lowercase b,o.p.d

Section 6: 3rd Lowercase

Lecture 10 Lowercase h,m,n

Section 7: 4th Lowercase

Lecture 11 Lowercase a,g,p

Section 8: 5th Lowercase

Lecture 12 Lowercase u,v,w,y,k

Section 9: 6th Lowercase

Lecture 13 Lowercase i,j

Lecture 14 Lowercase f,l,t

Section 10: 7th Lowercase

Lecture 15 Lowercase r,s,x,z

Section 11: OVALS, OVALS, OVALS!

Lecture 16 Ovals between letters

Section 12: Conclusion

Lecture 17 Conclusion

Calligraphy enthusiasts, or people who just want to learn this beautiful art