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DESCRIPTION
Pointed dip pen (Copperplate) calligraphy is a Western Calligraphy style that is popular in the 18th-19th century. Today, we have adopted this style for many uses like envelope addressing, invitation design and more.
We have specially collaborated with a Singapore-based florist, Benita from Florals by Benita (@floralsbybenita) and you will get to adorn her floral creations across our beautiful table at the exclusive My Turn To Host Studio. You will also get to appreciate how calligraphy writing and florals can help add a personal touch to your lunch/dinner table set up.
This workshop is catered to complete beginners. We will walk you through with various writing warmups and ample writing demonstrations before we begin exploring the art of pointed pen calligraphy together through practice.
For refreshers with some experience, you will receive a comprehensive set of practice sheets as you will be focusing on words, forming sentences and writing more confidently.
Our workshop fee includes light refreshments, nespresso coffee, tea, homemade lunch and a curated pointed pen calligraphy kit for both beginners and refresher participants.
MATERIALS (Take-home)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
Small Glass bottle of Higgins Eternal Ink (1)
Class Notes - Includes Personal notes by our Calligrapher on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
CLASS DETAILS
Duration: 6 hours
Teacher: Nichole T - See our Calligrapher's profile and Instagram here
OUR VENUE PARTNER
My Turn To Host
ABOUT OUR ARTIST
Nichole @NicNKotori iNichole Tin (@nicnkotori) is a Western Calligraphy artist based in Singapore. Having lived in Western Australia for 8 years, she has come to appreciate their culture, art and way of life. Her exploration in western art led her to discover about an Old English western calligraphy style (English Roundhand) and that remains her main area of practice to date. Her modern-day works have a contemporary twist to it although we may occasionally see hints of 18th century art influence as an ode to her deep appreciation for creations during that era.
Upon her relocation to Singapore, she founded a Calligraphy & Hand-Lettering artist collective (Scribblers Collective) with 2 other friends and to-date, they have 9 core team members and several other artists on board. All artists on the team are located across Singapore, Australia and Manila.
In just 4 years into her artist career, she has regularly created calligraphy artwork for many luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. Her growing portfolio of clients that she has worked/collaborated with includes Apple, Jimmy Choo, Hermès, Christian Dior, The Hour Glass, Tiffany & Co, National Library Board, President’s Challenge and more.
Even having successfully conducted multiple calligraphy workshops in Singapore and abroad, she wishes to continue her reach to more individuals and groups. By combining all the elements that she enjoy in her personal day-to-day life in her calligraphy workshops and courses, she hopes to share the beautiful side of this art with people she cross paths with.
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more. This style is often favoured when legibility for the art piece/project is important. As such, we often see calligraphy (in Copperplate style) being adopted in wedding invites, envelope addressing or in formal correspondence - A large portion of calligraphy works we are being engaged to write for formal invitations/events, requires proficiency in this script.
In our Uppercase workshop, you'll learn the basic shapes that constitute to majuscules. In our majuscules workshops, we categorise the letters according to the type of basic shape each majuscule has. This will help you better understand how the basic strokes are used in majuscules.
WORKSHOP FEE
15,000 JPY / 4 hours - Max participants (8 students)
- Light refreshments will be provided
TIME & LOCATION
2pm - 6pm
Omotesando (Detailed address to be revealed nearer to date)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Calligraphy writing warm ups to train basic muscle memory
Learn basic strokes for Majuscules (different from minuscules)
Complete practice with guidance from us (Majuscules from letter a-z)
MATERIALS (Take-home materials)
G nib (1)
Intermediate nib (1) - Subject to availability
30 ml of Calligraphy ink - Higgins Eternal (1)
Class Notes - Includes Nic's personal notes on the analysis of Majuscules Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
IN-HOUSE MATERIALS
Different types of Calligraphy inks that we have on hand to try out. Perfect if you’re unsure which inks you’d like to get before making your purchases at the art-stores
Selected books that we love to study for Copperplate and some penmen’s works that I study from will be brought for our students to view.
NOTES
*Majuscule (uppercase) only*
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more. This style is often favoured when legibility for the art piece/project is important. As such, we often see calligraphy (in Copperplate style) being adopted in wedding invites, envelope addressing or in formal correspondence - A large portion of calligraphy works we are being engaged to write for formal invitations/events, requires proficiency in this script.
Our Basics of Classical Calligraphy workshop will walk you through a few selected pointed pen styles and understand some basic fundamental differences between the different hands. This will help you be more aware of what to look out for. Subsequently, you will learn how to form basic strokes, form letters and words in a chosen Copperplate style.
WORKSHOP FEE
15, 000 JPY/ 3 hours - Max participants (8 students)
- Light refreshments will be provided
TIME & LOCATION
9:30am - 12:30pm
Omotesando (Detailed address to be revealed nearer to date)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Theory study on tools, different types of inks, pens, paper available in the market that you can switch around
Calligraphy writing warm ups to train basic muscle memory
Learn basic strokes
Complete practice with guidance from us (Minuscules letter a-z)
WORKSHOP PROJECT (OPTIONAL)
Vellum Pocket tags will be specially made for our students in this workshop. Play with different inks we have in-house and decorate the vellum tags with your new skills. Several floral foilages will be brought in (based on availability) for our students to decorate your pocket tags with.
Alternatively, spend all the time during the workshop with your calligraphy practice and bring your vellum pocket tags and foilages home and complete this mini side-project during your free time.
MATERIALS (Take-home materials)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
30 ml of Calligraphy ink - Higgins Eternal (1)
Class Notes - Includes Nic's personal notes on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
IN-HOUSE MATERIALS
We will bring along a few different types of Calligraphy inks that we have on hand for you to try out. Perfect if you’re unsure which inks you’d like to get before making your purchases at the art-stores
Selected books that we love to study for Copperplate and some penmen’s works that I study from will be brought for our students to view.
NOTES
*Minuscules (lowercase) only*
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more.
In our revamped workshop series, our Introduction to Generic Copperplate will walk you through a few selected Copperplate styles and understand some basic fundamental differences between the different hands. This will help you be more aware of what to look out for. Subsequently, you will learn how to form basic strokes, form letters and words in a chosen Copperplate style depending on the artist that is teaching the session.
MATERIALS (Take-home)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
Small Glass bottle of Higgins Eternal Ink (1)
Class Notes - Includes Personal notes by our Calligrapher on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
CLASS DETAILS
Duration: 3 hours
Teacher: Nichole T - See our Calligrapher's profile and Instagram here
Max Class size: 12
Workshop fee: $125/pax + Complimentary one-time access to our bi-monthly clinic session
Frequency: Held once or twice a month.
OUR VENUE PARTNER
The Hive, Lavender
Nearest train station: 3 mins walk from Bendemeer/ Lavender
ABOUT OUR ARTIST
Nichole @NicNKotori is the Scribblers Collective's Roundhand expert. She has spent countless hours studying the fine intricacies of the script, and has extensive experience with the dip pen. She also has an eye for detail in design, and is responsible for all visuals in the Scribblers Collective. To date, her works were featured in both print and online media like Harpers' Bazaar and also collaborates with brands. Her calligraphy style is known to be (quoted by media)" traditional yet romantic and exquisite altogether!".
After a 2-month period of invitation design for Kimberley, we ended off with a private calligraphy workshop for Kim, her bridal party and her family.
We have 10 participants for this session with multiple tea/wine breaks to rest their hands. It was a session that involved a lot of writing demonstrations and laughters.
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more.
In our revamped workshop series, our Introduction to Generic Copperplate will walk you through a few selected Copperplate styles and understand some basic fundamental differences between the different hands. This will help you be more aware of what to look out for. Subsequently, you will learn how to form basic strokes, form letters and words in a chosen Copperplate style depending on the artist that is teaching the session.
MATERIALS (Take-home)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
Small Glass bottle of Higgins Eternal Ink (1)
Class Notes - Includes Personal notes by our Calligrapher on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
CLASS DETAILS
Duration: 3 hours
Teacher: Nichole T - See our Calligrapher's profile and Instagram here
Max Class size: 12
Workshop fee: $125/pax + Complimentary one-time access to our bi-monthly clinic session
Frequency: Held once or twice a month.
OUR VENUE PARTNER
The Hive, Lavender
Nearest train station: 3 mins walk from Bendemeer/ Lavender
ABOUT OUR ARTIST
Nichole @NicNKotori is the Scribblers Collective's Roundhand expert. She has spent countless hours studying the fine intricacies of the script, and has extensive experience with the dip pen. She also has an eye for detail in design, and is responsible for all visuals in the Scribblers Collective. To date, her works were featured in both print and online media like Harpers' Bazaar and also collaborates with brands. Her calligraphy style is known to be (quoted by media)" traditional yet romantic and exquisite altogether!".
Private workshop session.
Remaining workshop spots are open to The Hive members only.
Specially for Mother's Day, Nichole has designed a Modern Calligraphy workshop in collaboration with DW Workshop in their workshop series. This Modern Calligraphy workshop is a floral themed workshop and attendees went home with floral posies.
Similar to the last few workshops, guests are welcomed into their spacious communal dining area and were served light breakfast and beverages of tea or their cold pressed juices to complement the slow morning practising a new art: Calligraphy.
Continuing the Calligraphy x Food series, Nichole organised her second workshop with DW Workshop once again. Guests are welcomed into their spacious communal dining area and were served light breakfast and beverages of tea or their cold pressed juices to complement the slow morning practising a new art: Calligraphy.
DW Workshop launched a new series of workshops for their space and have collaborated with Nichole on a Calligraphy x Food series. Guests are welcomed into their spacious communal dining area and were served light breakfast and beverages of tea or their cold pressed juices to complement the slow morning practising a new art: Calligraphy.
