
Explore hairline connections in copperplate calligraphy by linking exit strokes to the next letter, study oval letters and center-of-x-height connections, and master flag-to-curve and S-connection variations.
Connect a stem to an oval in copperplate calligraphy, adjusting left white space and scooching the oval for visually even spacing. Use the eye or a t to connect.
Practice connecting lowercase letters with two exercises: the necklace, linking a letter with all others, and the pan grams, a sentence containing every letter.
Wrap up the copperplate calligraphy course with a focus on connections and spacing, and invite learners to follow along on Instagram to stay in touch.
If you've enjoyed learning how to write Copperplate calligraphy, but you're not quite sure how to string individual letters together to form beautiful words and sentences... this is the class for you!
Hi, I'm Doris, and I love sharing insights from my own calligraphy practice.
In this class, we'll talk about
mathematical vs. visual evenness of letter spacing
connecting lowercase letters to one another
connecting uppercase letters to lowercase ones,
how to make spacing decisions, and
spacing specific letter pairs based on their anatomy
Let's practice together as I talk you through the explanations, and join me in writing out specific exercises for connecting and spacing in real time.
You'll be writing specific letter pairs, a couple of necklaces, and a couple of pangrams, thereby practicing how to connect and space all letters of the alphabet.
Even if you're brand new to calligraphy, you'll find these simple exercises easy and effective to improve your writing.