Consistency. Control. Confidence.
Your calligraphy is about to transform.
Ours is the only at-home practice program to transform your calligraphy from sloppy to smooth, erratic to consistent, and clumsy to fluid. That's right! It's all online so you can access the courses from anywhere you can hop onto the internet.
Get ready for the strategies, techniques, tools and guidance you need to level-up as the calligrapher you've always aspired to be. You can join us at either level for five weeks {or commit to a full 10 weeks with both levels} of pointed pen practice to truly accelerate in the art.
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If you’ve purchased a calligraphy starter kit; if you’ve attended a beginner workshop; if you’ve taught yourself the basics of calligraphy; if you've taken our 5-day challenge — this one-of-a-kind course is the next step in your calligraphy journey.
Who is the Calligraphy Practice Plan for?
beginner calligraphers
Even after 20 years of experience with the art, I still find practicing my skills to be vital to continued growth as a calligrapher. This program will give you the time and space you need to expertly hone your craft. The journey continues!
experienced calligraphers
We've found that consistent, repetitive practice is the #1 solution to bridge the gap between novice calligrapher and confident, skilled calligrapher. Only your personal practice can get you there. We'll give you the plan, drills and professional guidance to make it happen. Whether you join us for CPP 1.0 or 2.0...or hop into both courses, we've got you covered at any level.
Here's a preview of what is covered in our Calligraphy Practice Plan programs...
- Week 1: Loop patterns: You'll start out on different spacing variations and consistency, while alternating between loops and points. Includes: 9 drill exercises + letter applications
- Week 2: Building the compound curve: An essential stroke to the proper formation of many letters. You'll work on spacing, consistency and writing flow. You will also cover some of the many letters that include the compound curve. Includes: 6 drill exercises + letter applications
- Week 3: Direct & indirect oval shapes: These are fundamental shapes to many alphabets, such as Copperplate, focusing on spacing and shading consistency. Includes: 6 drill exercises + letter applications + words
- Week 4: The difference between squaring and tapering & methods to achieve them:These are important skills for all letters as they vary between fine hairlines and the thicker shading. Includes: 8 drills exercises + letter applications
- Week 5: Basic flourishing patterns and techniques: You'll use a variety of drills to help achieve smooth, unforced flourishes, as well as applications to an assortment of letters. Includes: 8 drill exercises + letter applications
calligraphy practice plan 1.0
- Week 1: Movement and pen control: You'll start out with worksheets for basic consistency exercises. We'll be getting warmed up and more comfortable with using the pointed-pen for a variety of exercises for hand, arm & combination movement. Includes: 5 drill exercises
- Week 2: Flourishing drills part 1: Starting with a movement drill, this week will build up from basic to more difficult capital stem shapes and how they apply to letters. Includes entry stroke & direct ovals drills. Includes: 13 drill exercises + letter applications
- Week 3: Flourishing drills part 2: Continuing from Week 2, this week will cover multiple ways to end letters & words from simple to more intense. Covers flourishing for both ascending and descending letters. Includes: 8 exercises + letter applications + small words
- Week 4: Cross drills: All about the cross drill. Provides tracing for multiple letter combinations and word exercises. These exercises focus on improving spacing between the letters in your words and working on your parallel lines. Includes: 12 exercises + words
- Week 5: Spacing and centering: One of the most common topics we receive questions about is spacing and centering, and specifically how it relates to envelope work. We've developed unique exercises to work on centering, envelope layout spacing and interlinear spacing. If you've wondered how Laura centers mailing addresses without drawing lines, this will show you. Includes: 4 exercises + envelope applications
calligraphy practice plan 2.0
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What is the time commitment?
This is a 5 to 10-week course, depending on the option in which you choose to invest. You receive access to the full course work upon enrollment, but we do recommend working through the course week-by-week if possible. You will want to dedicate a couple hours each week to your drills, but how you map out your calendar is up to you.
What is the difference between CPP 1.0 & 2.0?
Each course contains different drills geared towards mastering different techniques. There is no drill cross over between the two programs. While CPP 1.0 was created to help our students improve their pen control techniques - essentially learning how to make your pen/nib do what you want it to do. CPP 2.0 builds off of CPP 1.0 with more advanced exercises and applications. If you have not already taken CPP 1.0, we recommend starting there, unless you can consistently create both a fine hairline and heavy swell in all directions, you never experience your nib catching in your paper, you don't have trouble with ink blobs or running out of ink too frequently, and you are completely comfortable trouble-shooting on your own when any issues do arise
got Questions? We've got Answers.
I already have experience with pointed-pen, should I start with 1.0 or 2.0?
If you have not yet taken CPP 1.0, we recommend taking advantage of the bundle pricing and getting both programs. CPP 2.0 builds off of 1.0 and includes drills that are beneficial for calligraphers at any stage in their journey with the art. If you can consistently create both a light line and heavy swell in all directions, you never experience your nib catching in your paper, don't have trouble with ink blobs or running out of ink too frequently, and are completely comfortable trouble-shooting on your own when any issues do arise, then CPP 2.0 would be an appropriate place to start in the program.
I've already taken CPP 1.0. Can I still get the bundled rate?
So sorry, but the bundled rate is only offered when purchased together.
Is this just for beginner calligraphers?
No! Calligraphy practice is vital at any stage in your calligraphy journey. In fact if you ARE an experienced, professional calligrapher, this plan is a great opportunity to step away from the client orders and go back to the basics. We’ve taught many experienced calligraphers who needed guidance on what to practice, and how to calendar dedicated practice into their schedule. It’s useful for everyone to go back to basics every now and then!
I don’t know how to do calligraphy, is this right for me?
The Calligraphy Practice Plan does not teach the art of pointed-pen calligraphy. We do not cover prepping your tools or how to use them in either version. If you have zero experience in the art of pointed-pen, we highly recommend our starter kit + video tutorial found here. Once you have the tools curated for beginners, and a basic understanding how to use them, you'll be all set for CPP to help you excel quickly. We recommending purchasing these courses together as they can be worked on back-to-back.
How can this practice plan help me start a calligraphy business of my own?
Having confidence in your work is one of the cornerstones of starting your own calligraphy business. It is the foundation for pricing yourself correctly. Proficiency in the art will allow you to work quickly and beautifully to best serve your clients, and command the pricing necessary to earn a living as a calligrapher.
Will this Practice Plan help me in my already thriving calligraphy business?
It is always beneficial to get back to basics, and there is always more to learn. You might learn a time-saving strategy during the course, or you may gain the confidence to learn a new script and expand your offerings to your clients. I (Laura) consider myself a thriving calligraphy business owner, and I still practice regularly and take online courses whenever I can.
I changed my mind, can I get a refund?
The Calligraphy Practice Plan course (as with all of our educational products) is non-refundable. Due to the proprietary nature of the information shared, we do not offer refunds. However, you have indefinite access to the course, so you can take it at any time, as many times as you'd like! We appreciate your understanding.
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