*NEW - The Art of Writing: Introduction to Spencerian Script (dip pen)

Learn the fundamental principles on Spencerian Script - a historical hand that was developed in America in the 1840's by Platt Roger Spencer. Studying Spencerian helps to improve your overall handwriting, its elegant and graceful style can be used for daily correspondences, stationery designs, wedding invitations and much more.

Your instructor, Kalo is the first pen lady in Hong Kong to be awarded the Certificate of Proficiency in Spencerian Script by the IAMPETH
(International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting).

This is an 4 evening (8 hours total) introductory course to Spencerian Script, tailored for complete beginners who are curious about traditional style or modern calligraphers of all levels to finesse their calligraphy skills.

Topic covers postures, pen grip, use of tools, warm up drills, principle strokes, movements, nib manipulation and shading techniques. You will learn to write the majuscules (uppercases) and minuscules (lowercases) individually as well as letter connections. The course focuses on technical exercises to achieve consistency in sizes, forms and structure. You will also receive constructive feedback for your homework to further improve their skills.

[ Dates ]
• COMING SOON

[ Info ]
Level: BEGINNER to IMPROVER - no experience in calligraphy
Venue: Wyndham Street, Central (5 mins walk from the MTR)
Language: English only

[ Workshop Fee ]
• FOR 1 SEAT: $2,400 fee + $350 materials
• FOR 2 SEATS: $4,600 fee (save $200) + $700 materials

> Materials includes a set of KMA calligraphy starter kit here per person

• BRING YOUR TOOL: $2,400 fee (per person)
> Bring your penholder and pointed nib to the workshops.

• DROP IN: $800 fee (per person per lesson)
> Available for registration on 2 SEP
> Drop in class of your chosen date, starter kit not included.

[ Course Curriculum ]

DAY 1

1. History of Spencerian Script
   
2. Table Set Up
3. Posture and Pen Grip
4. Warm Up Exercises
5. Principle Strokes
6. Minuscules (lowercase)
   

 DAY 2

1. Use of Tools - Penholder + Nibs
2. Nib Manipulation 
3. Minuscules (lowercase)
   
4. Ligature (Letter Connections)

 DAY 3

1. Use of Tools - Inks
2. Concepts of Movement
3. Principle Strokes
4. Majuscules (uppercase)
   

 DAY 4

1. Use of Tools - Paper
2. Pressure for Shading + Hairline
3. Majuscules (uppercase)
   
4. Appreciation of Historical Writing - original pieces from the 1800s will be presented for study
5. Tricks + Tips

[ Materials Included ]
• 1 KMA tote bag value $150 here;
• 1 KMA Calligraphy Starter Kit value $350 here;
• 1 custom folder with your name calligraphy;
• Handouts and Copysheets;
• Feedback on your weekly homework;
• Calligraphy tools are available for you to sample throughout the course.

[ T & C ]
• students must be aged 16 years or above.
• no refund or no exchange of dates upon registration.
• class size: min. 4, max 14 pax - class maybe cancelled if the min. does not meet, students can opt for a full refund or change to another workshop date.