The Beauty of Cursive: Copperplate Calligraphy with Wojciech Malinowski

About the event

Copperplate script (English cursive) captivates with the elegance and readability of slanted letters. Once mandatory in school writing lessons, today it becomes a fascinating journey into the world of calligraphy and beautiful style. We look back nostalgically at the correspondence and notes of our grandparents. Especially for you, we have created an opportunity to step back in time and discover the secrets of writing that shaped the character and style of past generations over the years. What will the classes look like? Calligraphy classes at Nice Letter Studio are not just about learning a specific type of script, but also: - Basic tools: which to choose, what they are for, how to use them, - Essential writing media: ink or pigment, or maybe gold? - Paper: which type prevents ink from spreading, - How to practice at home without reinforcing mistakes, - Letters: exercises, lowercase alphabet, first words, uppercase letters, - A finished work ready for framing! 📅 WHEN? 10 meetings on Tuesday afternoons: 18:00-20:00 October: 7, 14, 21, 28 November: 4, 18, 25 December: 2, 9, 16 WHO IS IT FOR? - For beginners looking for a new passion or favorite style, - Beyond the substantive value, workshops are also for people tired of staying only at home and work, - For those seeking a moment of respite and relaxation in an atmospheric studio, in the company of people sharing the same passion, - For individuals who want to enter the world of craftsmanship or art but lack the courage. We invite everyone over 16 years old. WHAT DO YOU NEED? What do you need for the classes? You don’t need any materials! Everything is available in our studio. We ensure you are surrounded by the highest quality materials, so you won’t lack anything. Nothing will stop our creativity! We have prepared a starter kit for you, which will immediately enable you to continue calligraphy at home: - 2-in-1 oblique and straight pen holder, - Nib with reservoir, - Ink/pigment, - A set of custom templates, guidelines, and exercises prepared on high-quality paper, including an extensive set of exercises to complete at home. WHO WILL LEAD THE CLASSES? Wojciech Malinowski @callimetria Wojtek is a mathematics graduate from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He signed up for his first calligraphy course in 2019, starting with Gothic script. That one encounter with calligraphy was enough to awaken a great passion in him. Since then, he has been continuously developing his skills, training under the guidance of many calligraphers. Letters have become an essential part of his life. It may be surprising that a mathematician dealing with data analysis daily practices art. His mathematical education allows him to take an analytical approach and deeply understand the geometry of letters. His skill set includes broad nib, brush, and pointed nib. He fell completely in love with the latter, immersing himself in the shapes of English cursive. Registration via the website.