New Copperplate Class Oct-Nov 2011

Hi Friends,

It's official! A new Copperplate Calligraphy class has been created and to sign up, you'll need to email Eli Pelizza directly at eli@bindersart.com.

The class is $190 and meets on Tuesday nights from 6-8:30PM.

You can get your supplies ahead of time or the first night of class with me touring you around the store. It's fun. :)

Here are the dates:

Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15

Below is a supply list and course description.

Happy inking!

~Anne

Calligraphy Two: Copperplate with Anne Elser

Beginner to Intermediate | Fee: $190 | Min. 3/ Max. 7

This is an introductory look at Copperplate, an elegant and elastic hand frequently used for formal invitations, documents and bridal events. Completely enchanting, the dramatic thicks and thins of this delicate hand will make you swoon.

During the six week course, students will be given handouts and guide sheets, learning the upper and lower case characters. We will also address spacing and layout for addressing envelopes.

Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about DRAWING each and every letter. Its about establishing a pacing and rhythmic motion as you write - giving you a consistency of shapes and letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for the hands.