If you've ever learned Copperplate from a book, there's a good chance it was Eleanor's.
Learn Copperplate from the Teacher Who Wrote the Book
For more than four decades, Eleanor Winters has been one of the most respected voices in the world of calligraphy. Her books, including Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy, have introduced generations of lettering artists to the elegance and discipline of the pointed pen.
Now you have the opportunity to learn from her in person.
Whether you're ready to move beyond the fundamentals or want to create beautifully designed finished pieces, Eleanor's thoughtful teaching will deepen both your technical skill and your artistic confidence.
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Copperplate Variations
Move Beyond the Alphabet. Find Your Own Voice.
Class size: 20 people
You know the rules. Now discover the possibilities.
In this workshop, Eleanor will guide you beyond standard Copperplate into a world of elegant variations that add personality, rhythm, and expression while remaining true to the script's timeless beauty.
You'll explore alternate letterforms, variations in scale and proportion, and subtle refinements that transform competent writing into confident, sophisticated calligraphy.
You'll Leave With- A richer Copperplate alphabet filled with elegant alternatives.
- Greater confidence adapting the script for different projects.
- A deeper understanding of proportion, rhythm, and style.
- The ability to make your Copperplate feel distinctly your own.
Copperplate Layout & Design
Transform Beautiful Writing into Beautiful Artwork
Class size: 20 people
Great calligraphy is more than beautiful letters. It's knowing where those letters belong.
In this workshop, Eleanor shares the design principles that turn a blank sheet of paper into a balanced, harmonious composition. You'll learn how to plan a piece before pen touches paper, make confident design decisions, and use spacing, hierarchy, colour, and flourishing with intention.
Whether you're creating a quotation, certificate, wedding piece, or framed artwork, you'll leave with a process you can rely on every time.
You'll Leave With- A clear process for designing finished calligraphic pieces.
- Greater confidence in layout, spacing, and composition.
- Practical design techniques you'll use for years to come.
- Elegant, balanced work that feels intentional and complete.
Eleanor Winters
Very few teachers have influenced the modern calligraphy world as profoundly as Eleanor Winters. As the author of six influential books — including Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy and Calligraphy for Kids — a former Director of the Calligraphy Workshop in New York City for 25 years, and a Professor of Art at Long Island University from 1990 to 2005, she has inspired countless artists around the world.
Her most recent book, Paris / Auschwitz: Remembering the Children, features calligraphic paintings created in memory of the children of Paris murdered during the Holocaust, with works exhibited at the Anne Frank Center in New York, the Holocaust Memorial Center in Detroit, the Centre d'Art et Culture Juive in Paris, and the Jewish Museum of New Jersey. Her broader body of work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the US, Europe, and Asia, and in 2025 she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Brooklyn College (CUNY).
She lives and works between Brooklyn and Paris with her husband, fine artist Leendert van der Pool. Students love Eleanor not only for her exceptional knowledge, but for her generosity, clarity, and ability to make complex ideas feel beautifully achievable.
Learn from the source.
Join Eleanor Winters for Copperplate Variations, Copperplate Layout & Design, or both — class size is limited to 20 per session.
Register for Flourish Festival »You'll choose your classes, including this one, during registration.