John Stevens - Pointed Pen Capitals in Three Stages - Nov 7, 14 & 21, 2026

A 3-session online class for pointed pen users to learn how to write proper Roman letters while building skills and unleashing your imagination. This class focuses on the pointed pen to create elegant Roman Capitals and related letterforms, starting with the classical forms and leading toward the expressive.

We will touch on design: titles and page design beyond simple layout. Finally, we will explore inventive, expressive decorative approaches for illuminated and floriated letters, techniques, and applications. Broad-edge pen calligraphers are also encouraged to attend to add a new, elegant tool to their artistic repertoire. The primary goal is to help students create stronger and more elegant Roman lettering to improve their overall calligraphic pieces.

Practical Applications and Content: The workshop will cover techniques for both headlines and general text writing. Students will focus on mastering light Roman letters, making the skill a beautiful and functional addition to their work. The primary goal is to help students create stronger, more elegant Roman lettering to improve their overall calligraphic pieces, while still having having fun.

Pointed Pen Capitals in Three Stages
John Stevens

Three Saturdays: November 7, 14, &  21, 2026
Starting at 2 pm EDT

Sessions: 1.5 hours Zoom live. (Recording is available for later viewing until February 1st)

Open to all levels, but knowledge of calligraphy is recommended.

Class Fee: $130.00 USD

Registration Link: https://www.johnstevensscribe.com/courses/pointed-pen-capitals-minuscules-1

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