This class will provide the perfect start to a journey into the foundations of the elegant art of copperplate calligraphy. This form of pointed pen calligraphy can be used for addressing envelopes, place cards, writing quotes or adding touches to your personal artwork. Students will learn the proper posture and method for using an oblique pen holder and pointed nibs. Starting with minuscules and then majuscules we will learn the letters by like forms and shape. Spacing, numbers and forming sentences are all part of this course. $22.00 supply fee due to the instructor on the first day of class.