Introduction
Welcome
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Getting the most out of this course
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1. Preparing to Do Calligraphy
Focusing on the essentials: mind and body coordination
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The tools of the trade: paper, pens, ink
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Preparing your practice sheets
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The broad-edged pen and how it works: the ribbon effect
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Advice for lefties
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2. Writing Minuscules, or Small Letters
Creating the basic building blocks: a, n, o
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Checkpoints: How did you do?
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Related shapes: Alphabet families and necklaces
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Letters with diagonal strokes
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Special Letters: f, t, s, &
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Letterspacing and wordspacing for minuscules
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3. Writing Majuscules, or Capital Letters
Preparing to write capitals
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Creating capitals with straight, diagonal, and curved sides
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Checkpoints: How did you do?
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Combining capitals and small letters
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4. Writing Numbers and Punctuation
Oldstyle and lining numbers
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Punctuation
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5. Smaller Sizes, Layouts, Flourishes, and Color
Writing with smaller nib sizes
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Calligraphy layouts: Planning projects
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Adding flourishes: When, where, and how
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Using color
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Final Thoughts
Writing strategies for lefties
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Using different materials and tools
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Next steps
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Ex_Files_Foundations_Calligraphy.zip
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