Double Stroke Capitals
with rachel Yallop
Class Description
Copperplate capitals are elegant letters to write and can be enhanced further by the addition of an extra line, almost like a shadow, next to the weighted strokes. I learned this technique from my esteemed colleague the late Jean Larcher. It was something he used in his work to accentuate a capital, and even applied it to lowercase letters too. There is a lot to consider when adding that extra line, and in this workshop we will look at all the ways this interesting technique can be used.
Look at double strokes in the abstract and explore how they sit together by looking at space, weight, and length. Even very small adjustments can make a big difference.
Practice some basic capital letters and how to add the second stroke.
Explore some flourished capitals and where, and how many, double strokes should be added to enhance the letters.
Practice some Yalloplate variations capitals and adding the double stroke to these simplified letter shapes.
Try using a different colour for the second ‘shadow’ stroke.
Look at how to use double stroke capitals in words, letter designs, and longer pieces.
“I really enjoyed the refreshing, down to earth approach that Rachel has. Her approach to the work is straight forward with the emphasis on exploring the letter forms.”
Class Details
WHEN
Sat 18th / Sun 19th Sep 2021
2pm - 4.30pm BST (British Summer Time)
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRICE
GBP £60
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WHAT YOU’RE BUYING
Joining the Double Stroke Capitals class gives you access to:
5 hours of learning (2 x recorded Zoom sessions each providing 2 hours of instruction and 30 minutes of Q&A).
A private YouTube link to the Zoom recordings to watch until 11 October 2021 (7am BST) - add it to your diary!
Handouts from Rachel designed for this workshop.
LEARNER LEVEL
Experienced beginners
Important sales information
Sales for the Double Stroke Capitals workshop will end on the Wednesday 15th September 2021 at 9pm BST. The recordings will only be available to students who have purchased by this date.
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EMAIL 2: You will receive all information from info@pointedpencollective.com two days before the session (after sales end) with handouts and details of how to join the Zoom call.
“I gained so much from hearing directly from Rachel about her thought process ...and then to watch her demo her beautiful script was simply stunning - such a great workshop.”
Suggested Materials
The tools and materials Rachel will be using:
Daler Rowney layout paper and/or blank Rhodia paper.
Black Canson mi-teintes paper.
A straight pen holder.
Hunt 101 nibs.
Pelikan 4001 ink.
Opaque white, and vermilion Schmincke gouache.
The Teacher
Rachel Yallop is one of Britain’s foremost calligraphers and lettering designers. Her unique talent blends the art of expressive calligraphy with graphic design. Her love of letters stems from a lifelong passion for drawing, with her original calligraphic works exploring form, space, tension and freedom of line.
Rachel studied at Ravensbourne and the Central School of Art & Design in London gaining an MA in 1985. She is a Founder Member of Letter Exchange and an Honoured Fellow of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society.
With a calm, gentle approach (if you’ve seen her demonstration videos, you’ll know how soothing her voice is!) and a focus on precision, Rachel is able to bring out the best in students: bolstering them to have the courage to take on her nuanced style.
Find out more about Rachel on her website and Instagram, and watch our IG Live chat with her.
Important information
Terms
Your place is secured once your payment has been processed. As the workshop recordings will be made available to students for a limited time after the event, no refunds will be offered for non-attendance.
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