A 6 hour ONLINE course | Beginner-friendly
Introduction: Copperplate Calligraphy (Roundhand style)
Begin by taking the first step
The first step in learning anything is often the hardest. If you stumbled across calligraphy, does any of the following sound familiar to you?
“I’ll find time to learn this sometime!, “Oh there’s always next time?” “It looks sooooo difficult!” , “Hey, it looks easy!”
Over the years introducing countless students the wonders of pointed pen calligraphy, I see students with a myriad of learning styles and every single one of them all have very valid concerns to why taking that first step in learning calligraphy seemed daunting to them.
It was also them taking that leap of faith trusting me to guide them in their journey that made me think of a quote I chanced upon previously about beginners’ mindset:
“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.”
Being a beginner in a new area is no doubt scary (or exciting!). When you decide to put that trust in us, we are determined to devote 200% of our energy to help to grow and create confidently!
Upcoming Schedule
Introduction: Copperplate Calligraphy
SGD255 SGD229
Class-only
SGD295 SGD269
Inclusive of Class Kit
July 15, July 22, 29 | 8PM - 10PM GMT +8
Covering a total of 6 hours of curriculum (~ 2 hours per session)
All class recordings will be available on our online classroom page with access through 26th August 2021
Live on Zoom
What is in this 3-session course?
WEEK 1
Introducing Pointed Pen Calligraphy and its modern-day applications
Learn about all the ins and outs about calligraphy supplies & setting up your writing table for calligraphy practice
Learning Calligraphy Warm-up drills
Mastering the 7 different Pointed Pen Calligraphy Basic Strokes
Lowercase letter general practice
After-class assignments will be provided on our online classroom platform (Optional submission)
Week 2
Focused and targeted practice for Lowercase a-z
Connecting letters
Peek into creating different calligraphy styles from our basic letter forms
Week 3
Reviewing submitted assignments and understanding how we can better our calligraphy practice
(Continued) Focused and targeted practice for Lowercase a-z
Connecting letters
Peek into creating different calligraphy styles from our basic letter forms
Creating a simple calligraphy layout work
PRE-CLASS
Access to our online classroom packed with ready to view resources, videos and downloadable materials for pre-class study
Downloadable Calligraphy guide sheets
(For Singapore-based students) Our Nicnkotori Calligraphy starter kit couriered to your door!
POST-CLASS BONUS
Live class will be recorded and students have after-class access to the videos
1-month Access to Online classroom to review/download resources on the platform
Exclusive student discounts for future classes or digital products
Immediate acceptance into our 6-weeks Intermediate Copperplate Program (No need to submit portfolio)
A peek into our final-class project
Our final class project may be seasonal. In July our focus is creating a good writing layout with our new skill. With that, all you need is just paper, ruler, pencil and our usual calligraphy tools!
Our students say…
“Nichole’s curriculum and style of teaching is different from many teachers as she took the time to analyse letter forms and impart the knowledge to students in easily understood methodology and using her signature grid and unit spacing. It’s easy to write for some than to teach - but for Nichole, she’s great in both skills and I’ve been following her for a few years already and each lesson has further stretched what I thought I already knew about calligraphy”
“I enjoy very much learning from Nichole. Her tone is very sweet & clear even won’t feel sleepy when she talking segments related to calligraphy theory. After attending her introduction to pointed calligraphy class, I went on to sign up for the 6-weeks Copperplate program and Letter Variation courses! I have zero knowledge in calligraphy when I began and have definitely saw tremendous improvements in my calligraphy writings and knowledge. If my friends who are interest to attend calligraphy classes I will strongly recommend them attend Nichole’s classes!”
“I’m really new to calligraphy and I’m practicing with my non dominant hand. Nichole helped from the ground up about positioning the paper, holding and sitting posture. And every class went pretty great checking my writing and correcting as I learn. Nichole gives bunch of materials and teaches abundance technicalities of each writing style and she’s so solid with the underlying technical details to the core. I still need to practice though but the intent is she’s open clarify your questions though they seem very seem and fundamental which are quite important. For that, thanks Nichole.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed my calligraphy classes with Nichole! She’s an excellent teacher who was able to communicate effectively throughout my interactions with her, even before I started any classes. She is meticulous with a close eye for detail, which is great for pointing out tiny flaws in your work and cultivating good habits right from the start, especially so for beginners like myself! I would recommend Nichole’s classes to anyone who is looking for a firm foundation in the art of calligraphy! ”
Introduction to pointed pen calligraphy course
Frequently Asked Questions
+ Is this a big class?
There are limited seats for this class so that I can properly attend to all the registered students' progress & assignments. If you happen to miss the registration for this class, the next round of classes will happening in 1-2 months time.
+ Is prior experience required for this course?
This course is beginner-friendly so all you need is to register to the class and attend with an open mind! We will guide you in every step in your journey for our introduction course.
+ What is the mode of learning for this class?
We are hosting this class live on Google Meet (or Zoom) depending on the group of students we have. Although classes are held live, the sessions are also recorded so you can still review the recordings after class!
+ Are supplies included?
Supplies are only included if you picked the option to cart out the listing with materials. This option is only avaliable to Singapore-based students. If you are based overseas, get in touch with us over email. We will provide you a list of store recommendations to purchase your supplies from
+ What level of commitment is required for this course?
We recommend our students to take appproximately around 10 mins to 15 mins everyday (or every other day to practice). You will certainly see improvements within a month or two and this is made better that you have a one-month access to the class recordings so you can review the classes as many times as you need!
+ I am based in (your country). Can I still attend?
Yes absolutely! The class will be taught in English and you can join this course whereever you are. If you are unable to join the live classes due to time-zone differences, you can choose to attend by watching the recorded class sessions.
+ Are there opportunities to attend intermediate/advanced classes after this session?
Yes! All nicnkotori students that has attended our introduction to Copperplate course will be able to advance to our intermediate and advanced Copperplate program.