Flourish With Me: A Pointed Pen Calligraphy Online Course

$20.00

Flourish with me! In this pointed pen calligraphy online course, you’ll learn the art of creating captivating flourishes that breathe life into your words.

Course hones in on one phrase (“No esperes el momento perfecto, toma el momento y hazlo perfecto”*) to teach flourishing fundamentals and advanced concepts.
Includes 1.5 hours of video instruction with knowledge-reiterating quizzes and a 10-page printable worksheet.
Learn how to create professional-looking flourishes through a pencil draft process, skills for self-critique, and technical writing tips.
Requires a beginner+ or intermediate pointed pen calligraphy skill level.
You’ll need: your favorite pointed pen + nib, ink, a pencil, an eraser, and access to a printer.
Unlimited help and technical support — Learners get access to a private lesson discussion. All learner questions there are answered by me within 24 hours.
On-demand access to videos + unlimited viewing — You’ll find 1.5 hours of video instructions. All videos are captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing.
No expiration – Start the course now or later; you will always have access to the videos and your worksheet.

Translation: “Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.” I intentionally chose a Spanish phrase for this English-speaking course because I don’t want you to focus too much on the words. Instead, it’s best to take flourishing one letter at a time — which is easier when you’re working with a foreign language.

Description

Introducing Flourish With Me: A Pointed Pen Calligraphy Online Course! Are you ready to take your calligraphy skills to the next level? This detailed and engaging online course is designed to give you the intellectual tools you need for flourishing success.

In this course, you’ll embark on a captivating flourishing journey. A series of engaging video lessons will help you discover the secrets behind making invaluable pencil drafts, the best flourishing shapes, and successful ink application. You’ll learn the nuances of selecting the ideal tools, and the video demonstrations will help you master ink consistency, stroke contrast, and posture.

Take advantage of the hands-on practice that this course’s accompanying 10-page worksheet provides! With it, you can apply your newfound skills, trace over expertly crafted iterations of the flourished phrase, and compare your progress with each iteration. The exercises and assignments in the worksheet will challenge and inspire you to achieve greater heights in your artistry. As you progress through the course, you have ample opportunities to fine-tune your techniques and critique your own work. With the bonus assignments, such as crafting personalized flourishes and experimenting with different phrases, you’ll unleash your creativity and discover endless possibilities.

Supplies Needed

Flourish With Me: A Pointed Pen Calligraphy Online Course requires a few basic supplies:

Graphite pencil + reliable eraser
32# HP Premium Laserjet paper (affiliate link) – or a similar pointed pen calligraphy-friendly paper for printing out your worksheet set
Your favorite nib + pointed pen combination (I used a Brause EF66 nib + oblique pen holder)
Dark-colored ink (I used sumi)
Cup with water + a non-fibrous cleaning cloth

Lesson Structure

- Lesson 1: An Introduction to Flourishing (9 minutes)
  In this quick lesson, we’ll dive into the world of flourishing and lay the foundations for your success in creating captivating calligraphy designs. You’ll learn the key concepts and techniques that form the backbone of flourishing.
- Lesson 2: The All-Important Pencil Draft (33 minutes)
  In this comprehensive lesson, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a well-balanced pencil draft. Discover how to choose the perfect flourishes for your piece and bring your vision to life. Make sure to have pages 1-4 of your worksheet set ready for hands-on practice.
- Lesson 3: Adding Ink (33 minutes)
  Unleash your creativity as we explore the art of inking while you gain valuable insights and techniques that will elevate your calligraphy skills to new heights. From selecting the right tools to achieving optimal stroke contrast, this lesson will empower you to create stunning inked masterpieces.
- Lesson 4: Finishing Up (10 minutes)
  In this lesson, we’ll discuss the crucial steps to wrap up your project and complete the homework in your worksheet set. Although the video is short, there’s plenty of homework, so take your time and give each task the attention it deserves.

While the total viewing time of the video instruction in this course is only 1.5 hours, I’d recommend allocating yourself at least 5 hours to complete all of the assignments in the worksheet set. It’s best to take this course one section at a time; flourishing requires good posture and a fresh outlook. As such, try to finish in a week or more.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of artistic pointed pen calligraphy expression. You won’t find a course like this anywhere else. Have a fabulous time!