English Calligraphy from A to Z
A course by Bego Viñuela Galarraga , Calligrapher
Joined December 2014
Explore Copperplate script and revive the power of freehand lettering
Each letter is its own world and has a distinct personality. This is what Bego Viñuela, calligraphy artist and founder of Bilbao Calligraphy, discovered when she began exploring this art form. With more than a decade of experience, she is known for her expertise in English or Copperplate calligraphy and her work has led her to collaborate with brands like Vogue, Mont Blanc, and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, among others.
In this course, she teaches you how to master the art of English calligraphy from scratch. Learn how to use the tools and draw upper and lowercase letters until you complete a full Copperplate alphabet.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 7 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (963)
- 30,889 students
- 17 lessons (2h 3m)
- 7 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Choose your favorite phrase, poem, or song lyrics and write them in English calligraphy.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to get started in this art form and enjoys creating with their hands, as well as graphic designers and illustrators who use calligraphy as a primary or complementary technique in their projects.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed to take this course since Bego teaches you everything from scratch.
As for materials, you need a nib, a nib holder, 80 GSM paper, and ink.
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Bego Viñuela Galarraga
A course by Bego Viñuela Galarraga
Bego Viñuela studied Fine Arts at the UPV / EHU, where she discovered the world of calligraphy, something that motivated her to take a master's degree in advanced typography at the University of Barcelona (Spain). Passionate about learning, research, and experimentation with calligraphy, she has traveled the world developing her technique and learning from the best national and international teachers.
Since 2013 she teaches all the techniques and possibilities offered by this discipline in her study and school Calligraphy Bilbao. In addition to her work as a teacher, she works for different brands and also makes invitations for weddings and events.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
First steps
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History of English calligraphy
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Materials and tools
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Guidelines and ergonomics
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U3
Lowercase
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Basic lowercase traits
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Lowercase
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Union of lowercase
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U4
Capital letters
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Basic Features Uppercase
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Warming the hand
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Capital letters
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Capitalization
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U5
Alternative letters and composition
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Alternative letters
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Numbers and signs
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Composition
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U6
Techniques: watercolors and gouache
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Write about dark backgrounds
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Write with watercolor
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to English calligraphy or copperplate
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micro_eyes03
one of the outstanding courses i ever experienced, this teacher BEGO OMG!, she is very exceptional the way she teaches, her techniques are quite a work i was so luck to buy this course it helped me in many things from basics to intermediate level, but if you follow her instruction you will master this art form for sure...once again my heart whelming thanks and respect for this tutor BEGO i wish i will learn more from her course...
ricardoflores
Es bueno. Es necesario anotar que para los ejercicios la profesora pide tinta en tiza.
gascogne_corp
200% recomendable, con ejercicios sencillos obtienes resultados espectaculares
milk4c
Troche za szybko i za krótko pokazujesz każdą literę
yazzmine1204
PlusEl curso es muy claro y completo, definitivamente lo recomiendo.