A running cursive derived from Italic was developed, referred to as ’roundhand’. The engraver’s tool could better reproduce writing made with a pointed rather than an edged pen. From this engraving method the ’roundhand’ became termed ‘copperplate’. Although Copperplate appears as a cursive script, it is in fact built up from a series of pen strokes.Gaynor Goffe has added Copperplate Minuscules (lower case letters) to her range of short courses.The Copperplate Minuscules course will teach you how to write the lower-case (minuscule) letters.You will start with learning the letterforms and pressure and release technique in pencil, followed by 3 lessons using the pen. With the pen you start with the basic letter strokes learning how to control the pointed nib. You will then combine these strokes to build up the letters of the alphabet. The letters of the alphabet are studied in groups based upon their characteristics.The course consists of 4 lesson, each lesson building up the skills necessary to write Copperplate Minuscules.Marking by Gaynor is detailed with individual guidance, corrections demonstrated and prompt return of work.Copperplate Minuscules Course

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