Masters of Copperplate:
A Masterclass

grasp the subtleties of copperplate

with sybille van zuylen (PENNA VOLANS)

Class Description

Copperplate is a derogatory name that was given to “pointed pen” calligraphy styles in the late 19th century. Today, that name can refer to a number of very similar hands, all derived from the English Round Hand, which was used to caption copperplate printed illustrations during the 18th and 19th century..

In this class, Sybille van Zuylen (Penna Volans) will guide you to investigate the changes that the Industrial Revolution brought to the English Round Hand, aim to understand the essence of the so-called Copperplate style, and learn to include its interesting nuances into our own practice.

To better grasp the subtleties of Copperplate, we will explore the works of 19th century European masters. Joseph Carstairs will teach us how to move freely and efficiently to write a flowy running hand which became the standard handwriting style of the century. The Spanish Ramón Stirling and the French Jules Girault will help us unlock variations of capitals and the tricky art of flourishing. We will encounter a few other names along the way, which will tell us more about 19th century writing and lettering aesthetics.

 

Class Details

  • Advanced beginners: you should be proficient at traditional English Roundhand or Copperplate. Knowledge of Spencerian and / or Italian Hand is a plus.

  • We are offering 20 spaces only on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED basis for this class to provide an intimate and comprehensive learning environment to enhance outcomes.

    You can read more detailed information about The EPPC Academy and its benefits on our academy webpage.

  • Class 1

    History, the basics of Joseph Carstairs’ writing system (basic strokes and movements, lowercase letters).

    Class 2

    The work of Ramon Stirling, intro to capitals.

    Class 3

    The work of Jules Girault, advanced capitals and flourishes.

  • Apr 13: Class
    Apr 27: Catch up
    May 11: Class
    May 25: Catch up
    Jun 8: Class
    Jun 22: Consolidation

    Classes will run from 2-4pm BST
    Catch ups will run from 2-3pm BST

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  • £348 {Check your currency}

    Our program is designed to provide valuable skills and knowledge, and we believe that it is worth the investment. Thank you for choosing our course, and we look forward to seeing you succeed!

  • When you join The EPPC Academy for Sybille van Zuylen’s Masters of Copperplate, you gain access to:

    • Learning over THREE MONTHS for an in-depth study of Copperplate subtleties

    • 9 hours of learning (6 x recorded Zoom sessions combining 3 x classes (2hr each), 2 x catch up sessions and a final consolidation class (1hr each).

    • A private YouTube link to the Zoom recordings to watch until 15th July 2024 (8pm BST) - add it to your diary!

    • Handouts from Sybille for each class.

    • Access to an online platform to post work and discuss.

    • Sybille’s feedback on submitted work.

    Please take a look at The EPPC Academy webpage to learn more about the benefits of an intensive longer course.

  • To register for one of the 20 places on the class, you can purchase online from the ‘Purchase’ button on this webpage, or by visiting the class sales webpage.

    Sales for Sybille’s Masters of Copperplate Masterclass will end on Thursday 4th April at 9pm BST (or until all places have been filled).

  • EMAIL 1
    Once you’ve paid online, you will receive an order confirmation from no-reply@squarespace.com.

    EMAIL 2
    You will receive all information from info@pointedpencollective.com one week before the session with the first handouts, details of how to join the Zoom call, and other necessary information.

  • Online via Zoom

  • Please feel free to email us at info@pointedpencollective.com with any questions about this course not answered above.

    Kate & Cecilia

 
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We welcome 20 students to join this opportunity to take a deep dive into the study of Copperplate Masters with Sybille van Zuylen.

 
 

Suggested Materials

  • Your preferred tool for pointed pen work - both straight and oblique holders are suitable - equipped with your favourite pointed nib. 

  • Inks and gouaches or watercolours.

  • Pencil, eraser, ruler.

  • Regular copy paper, marker paper or lightweight see-through paper. 

  • A lightbox would be helpful to trace some of the exercises.

The Teacher

Sybille van Zuylen is a graphotherapist, calligrapher and historian from Belgium. As a calligrapher, she has focused her attention on traditional pointed pen styles. Through her website, pennavolans.com, she documents the history of handwriting styles since the Renaissance and keeps a regularly updated bibliography of online copybooks and manuscripts published after 1500.

Important information

Terms

Your place is secured once your payment has been processed. As the workshop recordings will be made available to students for a limited time after the event, no refunds will be offered for non-attendance.

DATA PROTECTION

As a stricter data protection regulation came into place in 2018 (GDPR), we follow specific guidelines on what we do with your personal information. In the case of booking a workshop, we will use your email address to keep you informed of everything you need to know in the lead up to the event. Please make sure our email address (info@pointedpencollective.com) and no-reply@squarespace.com is in your contacts or safe list to prevent it going to your junk or spam folder. We may contact you via phone if absolutely necessary. We will not use your contact details for any other purpose.

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Contacts

Email: info@pointedpencollective.com (managed by Kate)
Instagram: @learnpointedpen (managed by Cecilia)