YALLOPLATE
A MODERN COPPERPLATE
WITH RACHEL YALLOP
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
A new way of looking at Copperplate variations!
What you'll learn:
Rachel will guide you through in a calm and careful way so that you can really understand the details and nuances of this exciting script:
- Examine what makes Rachel's creative Copperplate variation so unique
- Exercises to strengthen the foundational strokes used to build the letterforms
- An in depth study of the full lower and upper case alphabets
- Detailed analysis of swell placement and line weight
- Multiple variations of lowercase letters to add variety and visual interest
- Composition of words and short quotes
- Elements that determine making a balanced and complete design
Who This Course Is For
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Calligraphers who love the elegance of Copperplate but want to explore a more relaxed, modern approach
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Beginners ready to build a strong foundation in pointed pen script with clear, approachable instruction
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Intermediate writers looking to loosen up their style and add personality while keeping classic form
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Designers, artists, and lettering enthusiasts who want to bring graceful, flowing script into their creative work
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Anyone who enjoys learning at their own pace with guidance that makes traditional calligraphy feel fresh and fun
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LESSON MODULES
With 41 bitesize lessons, Rachel will gently guide you through the beauty and precision of her unique Copperplate variation.
Getting Started (2 videos):
- 1a Introduction
- 1b Rachel’s preferred tools/supplies
Lowercase (12 videos):
- 3a Lowercase Introduction
- 3b Characteristics of the Script
- 3c Basic Strokes
- 3d Lowercase Group I: a, c, e, o
- 3e Lowercase Group II: d, g, q
- 3f Lowercase Group III: m, n, u
- 3g Lowercase Group IV: h, p, y
- 3h Lowercase Group V: b, v, w
- 3i Lowercase Group VI: f, i, j
- 3j Lowercase Group VII: k, l, t
- 3k Lowercase Group VIII: r, s, x, z
- 3l Lowercase Summary
Uppercase (11 videos):
- 4a Uppercase Introduction
- 4b Capitals Overview
- 4c Line of Universal Beauty
- 4d Uppercase Group I: B, P, R
- 4e Uppercasse Group II: A, M, N
- 4f Uppercasse Group III: H, I, J, K
- 4g Uppercasse Group IV: C, G, O, Q
- 4h Uppercasse Group V: E, F, T
- 4i Uppercasse Group VI: L, D
- 4j Uppercasse Group VII: U, Y, V, W
- 4k Uppercasse Group VIII: S, X, Z
Beyond Letterforms (2 videos):
- Word and Line spacing using phrases
- Numbers & Punctuation
Composing Words (8 videos):
- 6a Intro to Composition
- 6b Word Design I: Single Word
- 6c Double Letter Exploration
- 6d Flourishing Analysis
- 6e Word Design II: Name
- 6f Exploring Weight Variation
- 6g Word Design III: Happy Birthday
- 6h Word Design IV: Christmas
Composing Phrases (6 videos):
- 7a Intro to Longer Compositions
- 7b Layout Template Exploration
- 7c Quote Design I: First Variation
- 7d Quote Design II: Second Variation
- 7e Quote Design III: Names Composition
- 7f Closing Words
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How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
About Rachel:
Rachel is a freelance calligrapher specializing in expressive styles mainly working on logos, packaging, promotional material, and stationery. Rachel has taught a wide variety of calligraphic and design disciplines in art schools, conferences, and workshops both in the UK and internationally. The driving force in her work is line: the shape, the texture, and in particular, the tension between one line and another. She strives every day to make that elusive perfect mark and letterform.
@rachelyallop
LearnCalligraphy.com classes are hosted by Kestrel Montes. Aside from serving her own clients, Kestrel is perhaps better known for creating innovative tools and resources for the calligraphy community. Kestrel's own success as a professional artist paired with her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, gives her a unique skill set to create quality educational opportunities and enhance professional community building.
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