Copperplate Calligraphy Variations (Level 3)

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What is included in this course?

Here is a short summary of all the content that you will find inside this course.

Copperplate Variations (Level 3)

Materials List

Handouts

Class 1 | Copperplate Lowercase Variations

Writing Copperplate Calligraphy Quotes

Class 4 | Copperplate Capitals Variations

Class 5   Copperplate Capitals Variations

Additional Video Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Class 2 | Copperplate Lowercase Variations

Class 3 | Addressing An Envelope

This Course In A Nutshell

This course is for intermediate students with existing knowledge of the Copperplate foundational lowercase (minuscules) and simpler capital letters.

Course Overview

On classes 1 & 2 we’ll focus on variations applied to the lowercase alphabet by adding swashes in the ascenders, descenders, entry and exit strokes. We'll also change the angle of our writing and the pressure on our downstrokes.

On class 3 we’ll focus on numbers and address an envelope combining lowercase, capitals, numbers and abbreviations.

The next module is about writing longer quotes with a ratio of 2:2:2

And on classes 4 & 5 we'll learn a new set of capitals adding longer movements and a new set of swashes. Overall, we'll increase pen driving hours gaining confidence and precision with our strokes, taking our skills to the next level!

Table Of Contents

This course covers the following topics:

• Module 01: Welcome to my course!
• Module 02: Materials list
• Module 03: Handouts
• Module 04: Copperplate lowercase variations (part 1)
• Module 05: Copperplate lowercase variations (part 2)
• Module 06: Intro to numbers + addressing an envelope
• Module 07: Writing quotes in Copperplate Calligraphy
• Module 08: Copperplate capitals variations (part 1)
• Module 09: Copperplate capitals variations (part 2)
• Module 10: Additional video resources

What Will You Learn In This Course?

• Copperplate capitals intermediate level
• Variations on the alphabet ascenders
• Variations on the alphabet descenders
• Variations on the alphabet ratio and its ductus
• Introduction to ligatures
• Introduction to numbers
• Shading hierarchy
• Defining swashes versus flourishes
• Introduction to swashes
• Finger movement vs. wrist movement vs. arm movement
• Historical context
• Example of applied works
• Variations on where to apply pressure to obtain different look and feels
• Designing a title and incorporating swashes to create a fully customised outcome.

Who Is This Course For?

• Creatives wanting to learn more about Copperplate.
• Calligraphers looking to refine and up-skill their foundational Copperplate calligraphy knowledge.
• Professional graphic designers.
• Professional typeface designers with a passion for script alphabets.
• Graphic design students looking to expand their typographic skill set
• Type design students wanted to learn more about connected writing systems.
• Anyone with an interest in letters and visual communication.
• Anyone looking for a mindful, creative and meditative practice.
  

Maria Montes | Calligrapher, Brand & Lettering Designer

Maria Montes is an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education.

Her multidisciplinary practice expands across brand identity, packaging illustration, custom lettering, calligraphy, fashion, art and culture. She has been teaching calligraphy independently since 2014 including: Copperplate, Italic, Blackletter, Carolingian, Neuland, Roman Capitals and Brush lettering.

Maria studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona and a Condensed Program in Typeface Design at Type@Cooper in NYC. In 2018 she released her first independent display chromatic font family called Green Fairy.