Copperplate Bootcamp: Lowercase
LET’S DO THIS!
I’m so excited to do this Copperplate bootcamp with you!
You ready? Let’s go!
What is a Copperplate Bootcamp?
This particular Copperplate Bootcamp is a 7-day Instagram challenge.
Every day for 7 days, we will study, practice, and post* the challenge of the day (see list below).
*Posting is optional. If you post, be sure to include the #anintran_bootcamp and #copperplatebootcamp tags!
When does it start?
Tuesday, May 1 through May 7, 2018!
This is also a personal challenge, so if you miss the “live” challenge dates, don’t worry. You can start anytime; however, the corresponding live demos will not be saved.
What is the goal of this challenge?
This is a great time to reflect on your goals. What do you hope to get out of this challenge?
Maybe your goal is to simply get started on your Copperplate journey. Maybe it’s to improve your strokes and form. Whatever it is, be sure to write it down.
Oftentimes, these challenges have hidden lessons and golden-nugget takeaways that we discover only after we commit and take on the endeavor!
As for me: my personal goal is to get back in “the game” and take you along with me! I’ve been slacking these past few weeks with practice and I’d simply like to get back into the groove of things (daily practice, posts, etc.)
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 for this challenge:
Hunt 101
Kuretake Sumi ink
Oblique penholder by Michael Sull
Copperplate Bootcamp Guide Sheets printed on HP Premium Choice laserjet paper
Leather blotter by David Grimes
How do I participate?
Print out the Copperplate Bootcamp Guide Sheets (you may also use your own guide sheets).
Gather your favorite basic supplies (list above).
Think about your goal(s) for this challenge and write it down. What do you hope to get out of it? Why is it important to you?
Set a time and space for showing up every day — be consistent, if possible.
Watch/replay the live streams every day on Instagram from April 30-May 7. Note: the live streams expire after 24 hours.
(Optional) Post your bootcamp practice and use the tags #anintran_bootcamp and #copperplatebootcamp
HAVE FUN!
What’s the schedule for the challenge?
Day 0 | April 30
Reflect: Although we’ll have an objective for each day, it’s important to reflect on your own personal goal before beginning the challenge. What do you hope to gain from this challenge? What would you like to improve?
Review the basic lowercase strokes.
Write your favorite pangram.
Day 1 | May 1
Drill: aaaaaa…
Goal: bottom turn consistency (ovals and underturns)
Day 2 | May 2
Drill: nnn…
Goal: consistent top and bottom turns (compound curves)
Day 3 | May 3
Drill: itititit…
Goal: bottom turn consistency (underturns and extended underturns)
Day 4 | May 4
Drill: pppppp…
Goal: shade spacing consistency
Day 5 | May 5
Drill: hjhjhj…
Goal: shade spacing and loop consistency
Day 6 | May 6
Drill: luauluauluau
Goal: bottom turn and shade spacing consistency
Day 7 | May 7
Write: your favorite pangram (the same one you wrote on Day 0)
Goal: apply all of the drills we practiced all week!
THANK YOU for joining the challenge!
I can’t wait to hear about your goals for this week and all the hard work you put into the daily drills. Let’s do this!!!