In-Person Workshop
Intro to Spencerican
This is an introductory class to Spencerian Script - a historically significant style developed in America during the 1840s by Platt Roger Spencer. Learning Spencerian Script not only enhances your overall handwriting but also equips you with an elegant and graceful style suitable for various applications, including handwritten letters, stationery designs, wedding invitations, and more.
This course is designed for beginners as well as calligraphers at any skill level looking to refine their dip pen calligraphy techniques. Participants will explore the rich history of Spencerian Script while mastering essential concepts such as minuscules and majuscules, letter connections, abbreviations, variations, and flourish capitals. Additionally, our instructor will share valuable tips and tricks to achieve the signature thick swells and delicate hairlines that define this exquisite script.
Dates: July 19–20th, 2025
Time: 10 am to 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York time)
Price: $150
Member Price: $110
Max Enrollment: 15 students
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street, Room 701A
Cancellation policy: No refunds will be issued after July 18, 2025
Member pricing: Please use the code sent to your email at checkout. Can’t find it? Check out anyway and email us and we will refund the difference.
MATERIALS LIST
Oblique pen holder
A pointed pen nib (stiff) e.g., Zebra Titanium G or Nikko G
An ink that creates a fine hairline (e.g., walnut or Higgins Eternal or iron gall)
Semi-transparent paper such as Canson marker paper, Borden & Riley marker paper
Paper clips to hold guide sheets
Mechanical pencil
An eraser
3 different Multi-color ball point pen for taking notes (suggested colours - Blue, Red, Yellow)
A ruler with centimeters