{"id":1076,"date":"2023-06-27T17:47:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T17:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/?p=1076"},"modified":"2023-09-16T08:57:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T08:57:59","slug":"top-5-copperplate-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/top-5-copperplate-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Copperplate Calligraphy Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1076\" class=\"elementor elementor-1076\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-039924f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"039924f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-04a4574\" data-id=\"04a4574\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57c0ff9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57c0ff9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Copperplate is arguably the most popular traditional script. It is an 18th century script which originated in England. It\u2019s derived from a form of handwriting known as English Roundhand. It is known as copperplate as previously the copybooks from which students learned it was printed from etched copper plates. Have you always been wanting to learn or improve your Copperplate Script? If yes, I am sure you will find this list helpful.<\/p><h5><strong>The Copperplate Collective &#8211; Sanjana Chatlani<\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5b4c17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5b4c17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capturae.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capturae.png 752w, https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capturae-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p><p>Sanjana is a wonderful calligrapher and the owner of the Bombay Lettering Company. I have previously learnt from her in the Copperplate Checklist workshop and attended several live sessions conducted by her and observed tremendous improvement in my script following her classes.<\/p><h6>Pros-<\/h6><ul><li>The course has been divided in 9 modules. There is instant access to all course videos and option to follow the recommended schedule.<\/li><li>There is an option to receive feedback (it is an additional cost), however feedback is very helpful as it helps us in identifying our errors and resolving them. Most courses don&#8217;t offer them. If you opt for the feedback you will be on a one-to-one call where you can discuss them.<\/li><li>There is an option for to buy the startup kit which has been specifically curated for this course and includes everything you need to get started and saves you from the trouble of finding the supplies yourself. In the startup kit, you also receive a personalised name tag, written by a pro calligrapher.<\/li><li>All the letterforms and concepts are explained in great detail and using ovals. This is very helpful in self-critiquing you work.<\/li><li>The handouts are more than 100 pages, very detailed and include trace ables.<\/li><li>You have access to the course for 2 years.<\/li><li>Very reasonably priced.<\/li><li>No prior knowledge is required.<\/li><li>There is a fabulous community group for the course where you can interact with your peers and make calligra-buddies.<\/li><li>The bonus videos are awesome and will be very helpful.<\/li><li>Sanjana is the best teacher I have come across. She is reachable and she always puts in a lot of effort to ensure that the courses are awesome.<\/li><\/ul><p>As my reader, I would like to offer you a special 10% discount which you can receive by clicking on the link below and using TCC10 at checkout. Please note you can only use the link below to receive the discount.<\/p><h6><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.bombaylettering.com\/the-copperplate-collective-calligraphy?via=cliah02zc\">Register Here<\/a><\/h6><h5>Copperplate- Kestrel Montes<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9faf665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9faf665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture.png 752w, https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p><p>Kestrel is a pro when it comes to Copperplate and is also one of the smartest calligraphers I have come across.<\/p><h6>Pros-<\/h6><ul><li>Recordings are usually available for replay for 4 weeks after the class ends so 6 weeks in total.<\/li><li>It is a live class on zoom and there are two time options to choose from.<\/li><li>Detailed handouts.<\/li><li>Kestrel&#8217;s style of teaching is wonderful and makes it very easy for her students to grasp and memorise the letterforms. She shares a lot of valuable tips.<\/li><li>There is a questions and answer segment at the end of each session so you can get your doubts clarified instantly.<\/li><li>The option of detailed feedback isn&#8217;t available.<\/li><\/ul><p>This class was priced at $195 at the time of writing.<\/p><h5>Copperplate Foundations- Younghae Chung<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41a0561 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"41a0561\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e512543\" data-id=\"e512543\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21bb21b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21bb21b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1255 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Captsurae.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"751\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Captsurae.png 751w, https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Captsurae-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p><p>Younghae&#8217;s copperplate is eye candy. It is extremely delicate. I have personally taken this course. In copperplate itself, I have always adored Younghae&#8217;s style.<\/p><h6>Pros-<\/h6><ul><li>In the course, she starts from the absolute beginning and takes you through everything.<\/li><li>I really liked the bonus videos which demonstrated variations for numbers and letters.<\/li><li>You have lifetime access.<\/li><li>The community group helps in connecting with peers.<\/li><li>Younghae conducts two live sessions where you can ask your questions and she gives feedback on select student homework.<\/li><li>Detailed Handouts.<\/li><\/ul><h6>Cons-<\/h6><ul><li>When I purchased the course it was priced at $279. At the time of writing it was $379, which is on the pricey side.<\/li><li>There weren&#8217;t any traceables besides those of the basic strokes and a few drills, traceables immensely help in practicing, so if one wants to trace they will have to purchase the practice book, which is an additional cost.<\/li><li>Minimal feedback.<\/li><\/ul><h6><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.bombaylettering.com\/the-copperplate-collective-calligraphy?via=cliah02zc\">Register Here<\/a><\/h6><h5>Copperplate for Beginners- Suzanne Cunningham<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-299db0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"299db0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Caapture.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"751\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Caapture.png 751w, https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Caapture-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p><p>Suzanne is one of the most well-known names in Copperplate calligraphers. Her copperplate is the definition of elegance and it is therapy to the eyes. It is exceptionally beautiful and precise.<\/p><h6>Pros-<\/h6><ul><li>Live workshop, so you can get your doubts clarified on the spot.<\/li><li>Recordings are available for 30 days.<\/li><li>Starts from basics<\/li><li>Suzanne teaches you how to self critique your work.<\/li><li>Detailed handouts..<\/li><\/ul><h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegentlepenman.com\/\">Register Here<\/a><\/h6><h5>Classically Copperplate- Sarah Richardson<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdfe3e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdfe3e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capturaae.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"753\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capturaae.png 753w, https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capturaae-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/p><p>I have been following Sarah&#8217;s work for a very long time. Sarah&#8217;s copperplate is very graceful.<\/p><h6>Pros-<\/h6><ul><li>Sarah starts from the basics.<\/li><li>Detailed handouts, in her handouts she uses ovals as a guide which is very helpful.<\/li><li>Lifetime access.<\/li><li>Feedback is given on the facebook group and you can connect with peers.<br \/><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><\/li><\/ul><h6>Cons-<\/h6><ul><li>The course was priced at $225 at the time of writing which is on the pricey side.<\/li><\/ul><h6><a href=\"https:\/\/sarahscript.teachable.com\/courses\">Register Here<\/a><\/h6><p>I hope you enjoyed reading this post. The posts aren&#8217;t in any order. If you have taken any of the above classes and would like to add anything, please feel free to let me know. (Image credits belong to their respective owners.) Wishing you a lovely weekend and happy calligraphing.<\/p><div class=\"JvlZN rqyPc TnW2P public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"c7nct-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"c7nct-0-0\">Lots of Love,<\/div><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"c7nct-0-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1237\" src=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-Artwork-1-1024x530-1-300x155.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-Artwork-1-1024x530-1-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-Artwork-1-1024x530-1-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/thecalligraphysquare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-Artwork-1-1024x530-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fe5e15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6fe5e15\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4253b90\" data-id=\"4253b90\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Copperplate is arguably the most popular traditional script. 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