Copperplate Fundamentals & Flourishing
You'll choose your classes, including this one, during registration.
Copperplate Fundamentals
Class size: 40 people
Copperplate has a reputation. Beautiful. Timeless. Slightly intimidating. This class gently takes the intimidation out of it.
If you've ever looked at Copperplate and thought, "I love it … but I'm not sure I can do it," Suzanne Cunningham is exactly who you want guiding you. Her teaching style is calm, clear, and quietly confidence-building, making this classic pointed-pen script feel approachable from the very first stroke.
You'll learn how Copperplate actually works, not just how it looks — pressure and release, clean basic strokes, and elegant lowercase letters that feel intentional instead of accidental. No rushing. No guesswork. Just solid fundamentals that make everything else easier.
This is the kind of class that saves you months of frustration. The kind where things finally click. The kind where you leave thinking, "Oh — I can do this."
- Curious beginners ready to start right
- Calligraphers who want to fix shaky fundamentals
- Anyone who loves timeless scripts and thoughtful teaching
Copperplate Flourishing
Class size: 40 people
You know your Copperplate. Now it's time to let it breathe.
Flourishing is where Copperplate shifts from "beautiful writing" to expressive lettering. In this class, Suzanne guides you beyond the basics and into the art of adding movement, rhythm, and elegance — without tipping into chaos.
You'll learn to extend strokes with confidence, create flourishes that support the letterform instead of overpowering it, and develop a sharper eye for spacing, proportion, and flow. Suzanne's thoughtful, structured approach helps you understand when to flourish, when to stop, and why less is often more.
The result? Work that feels refined, confident, and unmistakably yours.
- Calligraphers with a solid Copperplate foundation
- Students ready to move beyond basic letterforms
- Anyone who wants flourishing that feels elegant, not excessive
Suzanne Cunningham
Suzanne Cunningham is a respected and familiar presence in the calligraphy world, known for her refined skill, grace, and deep command of the craft.
With more than 27 years of experience, she balances elegant execution with clear, generous teaching, whether working with private students or in workshop settings.
As Co-Editor of the Speedball Textbook, 25th Edition, Suzanne brings both authority and approachability, helping students strengthen their lettering while building confidence and consistency.
Two sessions. One hand to learn from.
Join Suzanne Cunningham for Copperplate Fundamentals, Flourishing, or both — seats are limited to 40 per session. Register for Flourish Festival, then choose your classes at checkout.
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