Is "Calligraphy On Point" Right For Me?
Welcome!
This course may or may not be right for you depending on your experiences, so let's see where you fit in.
This course may or may not be right for you depending on your experiences, so let's see where you fit in.
Do you know what a pointed nib is?
Not at all
I've heard the term before, but not exactly sure
Yes, I know what a pointed nib is
Yes, and I have tried different brands and know my favorite nib
Do you know the difference between a straight and oblique holder?
No
Yes
Have you ever used a dip pen before?
No
Yes, with a broad nib
Yes, with a pointed nib
Have you ever tried using a pointed pen?
No
Yes, but I still struggle
Yes, and I am very comfortable using one
Have you participated in Brush Lettering Bootcamp or Faux Real Calligraphy with Loveleigh Loops?
No
Yes
Have you taken a class or workshop on Copperplate style calligraphy?
No
Yes
Do you feel comfortable preparing a nib?
No
Yes
When writing with a pointed pen, do you know how to troubleshoot ink flow?
No, I don't know how to fix ink flow problems
No, I have never written with a pointed pen
Yes, I know how to fix ink flow problems
How comfortable are you with creating lowercase letters using the fundamental strokes?
Very comfortable (I have them memorized!)
I've learned the basic strokes but am still working on lowercase letters
I don't know the fundamental strokes and/or am not comfortable with lowercase letter creation
Do you feel confident with your ability to connect lowercase letters?
Very confident
Some confidence
I struggle with letter connections
Do you feel confident creating majuscules (capital letters) in a traditional style?
Very confident
Some confidence/I've tried traditional majuscules
I struggle with traditional-style majuscules
I've never tried traditional-style majuscules
Are you confident in your ability to manipulate the tines of the nib?
Yes, I'm very confident with tine manipulation
Sort of, I know a little bit about tine manipulation
No, I don't know anything about tine manipulation
The perfect fit
Based on your results, Copperplate On Point would be a wonderful fit for you. You will get the most value out of the course, and we'd be honored to have you in it! Sign up here
You have a head start
Based on your results, you may already know some of the material that's covered in a few of the lessons, but otherwise you will learn lots of new information. Plus, it can't hurt to re-learn what you think you know. Hearing it explained in a new way will help it stick ;)
If you're ready to keep learning, sign up here!
If you're ready to keep learning, sign up here!
You may be too advanced
It sounds like you already know a lot about pointed pen calligraphy and you have experience with the material that we'll be teaching in the course. That said, it can never hurt to hear it explained in a new way to refine your skills, but we want you to be aware that the material is more geared to beginners.
If you do decide to sign up as a way to stay accountable for practicing, or to simply re-visit and refine your skills, we'd love to have you! Sign up here
If you do decide to sign up as a way to stay accountable for practicing, or to simply re-visit and refine your skills, we'd love to have you! Sign up here