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Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics
Engrosser's Script Basics

Engrosser's Script Basics

HK$2,400.00 HK$0.00

Engrosser's Script Basics (4 lessons) 西方沾水筆 - 銅版體書法初班（4課)

This is an 4 evening (total 8 hours) introductory course to Engrosser's Script - a historical style that was popular in America in the 19th century. This course is tailored for complete beginners or calligraphers of any level to finesse their dip pen calligraphy skills.

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

[ Dates ]
• COMING SOON

[ Info ]
Level: BEGINNER and IMPROVER
Venue: 18-20 Wyndham Street, Central (5 mins walk from the MTR)
Language: English only

[ Workshop Fee ]
• FOR 1 SEAT: $2,400 (4 lessons)
• FOR 2 SEATS: $4,600 (4 lessons - save $200)
• Including 1 custom folder with your name calligraphy; all handouts and copysheets.

[ Calligraphy Tools ]
Please BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS - your penholder (preferably oblique), your favourite nib and ink (recommended Walnut or Higgins Eternal Black or any dark coloured inks) OR purchase our Calligraphy Starter Kit here.

[ Course Curriculum ]
The course focuses on technical exercises to achieve consistency in sizes, forms and structure. Students will also receive personal feedback on their homework to further improve their skills. Take a look at the workshop video here

DAY 1

    1. History of Engrosser's Script
    2. Table Set Up
    3. Posture and Pen Grip
    4. Warm Up Exercises
    5. Principle Strokes
    6. Majuscules (uppercases)

DAY 2

    1. Use of Tools - Penholder + Nibs
    2. Nib Manipulation 
    3. Majuscules (uppercases)

DAY 3

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

DAY 4

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

[ T & C ]
• students must be aged 12 years or above.
• all sales are final. Workshop fee is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable to another date upon registration.
• class size: min. 4, max 8 pax - class maybe cancelled if the minimum does not meet, students can change to another available workshop date.