Curvaceous Copperplate with Elinor Holland Spring 2025 - June Dates
Copperplate is an elegant hand developed during the age of the great writing masters in the 18th century. A luscious, curvaceous hand, this script is used extensively for invitations and formal events in addition to artistic work.
We will introduce the use of the flexible pointed nib and learn the basic minuscule and majuscule letterforms with emphasis on seeing the underlying basic forms of this hand. With practice this course can be used as a springboard for further development of the Copperplate hand.
Beginners and “refreshers” are welcome!
Dates: June 1st and 8th, 2025
Time: 10am–3pm (New York time)
Price: $150
Member Price: $110
Max Enrollment: 15 students
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street, Room 701A
Copperplate is an elegant hand developed during the age of the great writing masters in the 18th century. A luscious, curvaceous hand, this script is used extensively for invitations and formal events in addition to artistic work.
We will introduce the use of the flexible pointed nib and learn the basic minuscule and majuscule letterforms with emphasis on seeing the underlying basic forms of this hand. With practice this course can be used as a springboard for further development of the Copperplate hand.
Beginners and “refreshers” are welcome!
Dates: June 1st and 8th, 2025
Time: 10am–3pm (New York time)
Price: $150
Member Price: $110
Max Enrollment: 15 students
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street, Room 701A
Copperplate is an elegant hand developed during the age of the great writing masters in the 18th century. A luscious, curvaceous hand, this script is used extensively for invitations and formal events in addition to artistic work.
We will introduce the use of the flexible pointed nib and learn the basic minuscule and majuscule letterforms with emphasis on seeing the underlying basic forms of this hand. With practice this course can be used as a springboard for further development of the Copperplate hand.
Beginners and “refreshers” are welcome!
Dates: June 1st and 8th, 2025
Time: 10am–3pm (New York time)
Price: $150
Member Price: $110
Max Enrollment: 15 students
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street, Room 701A
Cancellation policy: Cancellations are allowed at any time, however refunds will only be issued if there is a waitlisted student who will fill your place.
Sickness: If you are registered and need to miss one class due to sickness (we’d rather you stay home and rest!), you are welcome to sit in a future session of the same workshop as we will repeat these introductory classes.