PART 2

Beginner Copperplate-style Course

taught by D'Ann Zickau

This is a continuation of Beginner Copperplate-style course that I taught last year. Part 2 is a 4-week course designed to focus on the majuscule letters and flourishing. 

PLEASE NOTE: I will begin teaching other lettering styles in two-part sessions (Part 1 will be 4 weeks of minuscules and Part 2 will be 4 weeks of majuscules), each as a separate registration and prices may vary depending on supplies that are included.

Meeting Dates

Fridays, 1:00PM-3:00PM

January 10, 17, 24, and 31

We will meet in-person only at D'Ann Zickau's home. Space is limited to 4 students. If there is a waiting list, another class will be scheduled.

The only prerequisite is that you have had good instruction and practice on the structure of Copperplate, especially the minuscules (lowercase letters).  You are free to bring your own supplies.  All handouts are provided, and extra basic supplies are available for purchase before class at a discounted rate.

Instruction includes demonstration of all majuscule (uppercase) letters, numerals, basic flourishing, envelope addressing, practice tips, and practical homework assignments.  A finished, frameable quote will be our final project.

To receive comprehensive, individual feedback on practice work, students are encouraged to upload photos of their work to Padlet or by email. In-person feedback during class is available but limited due to class time.  We will use Padlet as our home for all class notes, recordings, bonus material, and instructor input. 

In addition to Friday class instruction and Padlet feedback, students can Zoom me anytime during the week to ask questions or watch a quick demo.

This class is designed to teach you the basics of a copperplate style of calligraphy and to encourage you as a serious student of the craft.

Materials needed:

• Oblique pen holder
• Nibs--Zebra G, Nikko G, or Hunt 22 are recommended, but you may use any flexible pointed pen nib you are comfortable using.
• Walnut ink or gouache in a leakproof container
• Small travel-size bottle (2-4 oz) of distilled water
• Sturdy holder for your ink container
• Your favorite chair pad 

Materials provided:

• Custom practice paper pad with printed guidelines
• Pipette
• Ink stir sticks
• All handouts and their pdfs

Open to current Inkspots Guild members only 

Become a Member

Cost: $25

A portion of each tuition fee goes back into our guild. This is another benefit of being an Inkspot!

Inkspots Guild Meeting

2025 Birthday cards & name tags

Thursday, January 16, 2025

6:30pm - 8:30pm

CWI:  Boise Campus  

1360 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, ID 83709

Room:  TBD

TOPICS: 

• We will be creating and submitting birthday greetings for our 2025 Idaho Inkspots birthday cards.  Please bring your favorite calligraphy tools and paper.  Be prepared to work on, and submit, your birthday greeting (e.g. "Happy Birthday", "Celebrate", "Feliz" etc)  We will be selecting several submissions from YOU to create a custom birthday card.  D'Ann Z. has graciously offered to scan the greetings to create a one-of-a-kind design for this year's greeting card!
• We will also be updating and creating name tags! The Inkspots historically stored name tags for our members to wear at our meetings. We are going to start doing this again!  We will provide the paper for name tags.  
• Library Exhibit artwork(s) are due. Theme: "Favorite Song".  We will gather the artwork and have a time of show-and-tell for those who would like to share! These art pieces will be set up in display cases in participating libraries  around the Treasure Valley.
• Membership renewals ($20) accepted and new Quality Art discount cards will be available. 

SUPPLIES:

Good quality Calligraphy paper for your birthday greeting

Ink, Gouache, or Finetec Inks