Copperplate Bootcamp: Capitals
LET’S DO THIS!
I’m so excited to do this Copperplate bootcamp with you!
Ready? Let’s go!
What is the Copperplate Capitals Bootcamp?
This is Part 2 of my 7-day Copperplate Bootcamp Instagram challenge that I host on Instagram. After a successful lowercase bootcamp back in May 2018, many challengers asked for an uppercase bootcamp. So… here it is!.
Beginning July 1, we will study and practice the challenge of the day (see schedule below). If you post on Instagram, include these tags so everyone can follow along on your journey: #anintran_bootcamp and #copperplatebootcamp.
When does it start and what if I miss it?
The live challenge begins July 1 through July 7, 2018. Every day for 7 days, I will do a live broadcast on Instagram to demo the challenge of the day.
If you miss the live challenge, don’t worry. You can start the challenge on your own at any time. Thanks to Instagram’s latest update, I’ll be able to share and save the live demos on IGTV!
What is the goal of this challenge?
This is a great time to reflect on your calligraphy goals.
Think about what you hope to accomplish by taking on this challenge.
Maybe your goal is to get started on your Copperplate journey. Maybe it’s to improve your strokes and form. Maybe it’s to learn and dedicate time for daily practice.
Oftentimes, these challenges have hidden lessons and golden-nugget takeaways that we discover only after we commit and go!
What materials do I need?
Nothin’ fancy. Just your favorite basic supplies: nibs, pen holder, ink, and paper. Oh, and other essentials like water, paper towels, scratch paper, etc.
Here’s a list of the materials I’ll be using in this challenge:
Nib: Hunt 101
Inks: Fox + Quills Iron Throne or Beetle Juice or Kuretake Sumi
Oblique penholder by Chris Yoke
Guide sheets (below) printed on HP Premium Choice laserjet paper
Leather blotter by David Grimes
How do I participate?
Simple. You just show up every day for 7 consecutive days and take on the daily challenges.
But first:
Print out the guide sheets:
Gather your favorite basic supplies.
Think about your goal(s) for this challenge and write it down (Day 0). What do you hope to get out of it? Why is it important to you?
Set a time and space for practice.
Watch/replay the live streams every day on Instagram from July 1 – 7. Note: the live streams expire after 24 hours; however, I will save them to my IGTV Channel.
(Optional) Post your bootcamp practice and use the tag #anintran_bootcamp and #copperplatebootcamp
Now that all of that’s in order, let the fun begin!
Pre-Bootcamp | June 26
Reflect: Although we’ll have an objective for each day, it’s important to reflect on your personal goal before beginning the challenge. What do you hope to gain from this challenge? What would you like to improve?
Review the basic capital strokes.
Write a sample of your uppercase letters.
Day 1 | July 1
Day 2 | July 2
Day 3 | July 3
Day 4 | July 4
Day 5 | July 5
Drill: Oscillating Loops
Day 6 | July 6
Drill: Vertical Loops and Twists
Day 7 | July 7
Write a sample of your capital letters.
At the end of each day, reflect on your progress. Think about how you did. What went well and what could be improved next time. What did you learn? Reflection and self-critique are an important part of intentional practice.
THANKS for joining the challenge! Let’s do this!