On Line, Live Course: Four - 1 hour sessions: $180.00 -

-   includes free DVD and PORTFOLIO ($25 value; free shipping and handling for U.S & Canada; shipping and handling charges vary for other individual countries)

Individual 1 hour sessions of this course may be purchased for $50 each -

Session 1:

The lower case alphabet will be presented. We will proceed at a rate that is comfortable to the individual student. We will start with a 2mm nib. Refer to the Nib Equivalent Chart to see which nib that is in the brand you like best. You may want to use a nib that has a reservoir like Brause, Tape, or Speedball. We will begin writing on a grid pad made for calligraphy. Students will begin to learn how to self correct and positively critique their work.

Session 2:

We will transition into smaller nib sizes concentrating on maintaining a high standard of letterforms at these demanding, smaller sizes. Students will experience how to modify their individual nibs to perform better. A short quote will be assigned. Students will continue to learn how to self correct and positively critique their work.

Session 3:

Students will begin writing longer texts. Emphasis on developing spacing and rhythm will  begin. Writing on good calligraphy papers will become a priority, as well as  writing fluids other than inks from a bottle. Upper case letterforms will be introduced. Students will continue to learn how to self correct and positively critique their work.

Session 4:

Students will do a finished piece. We will review all questions of letterforms and materials and refine their uses. Students will independently be able to self correct and positively critique their work.

Because all of these courses are personal lessons, we will proceed  at the singular pace that is comfortable for you. The course description is simply an outline to suggest a series of goals individuals may want to arrive at.

Free sample of teaching on You Tube, click on link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvVTgpMoKIE

For questions: contactreggie@comcast.net

Consult the materials list below. Please leave as much time in advance in order to send for and receive supplies in a timely manner to use for classes:

Paper and Ink   www.paperinkarts.com   800-736-7772

John Neal   www.johnnealbooks.com     800-369-9598

Materials list for Italic   -11” x 17” grid pad made for calligraphy     P21-dark  large grid pad   -Broad edge nibs: sizes 2 mm , 1 1/2 mm, 1 mm      preferably Brause or Tape or Speedball  (see nib equivalency chart --->)  No2., No1., or  No9.      Brause C,  Tape nib, Speedball C -Moon Palace Sumi black ink   I70.  Moon Palace Sumi   -pencil  S650.   lead holder   -sharpener    S649.   Sharpener for Berol lead   -white vinyl eraser   E24.   Factis Mechanical eraser   -ruler: 18” or longer   S271.   Metal cork back ruler   -W&N Gum Arabic   I84.    W&N Gum Arabic

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