Suzanne Cunningham
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.
That means understanding pressure and release, building clean basic strokes, and forming 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.”
You’ll walk away with a strong foundation, a better eye, and the confidence to keep practicing Copperplate with purpose, not panic.
Best for:
• Curious beginners ready to start right
• Calligraphers who want to fix shaky fundamentals
• Anyone who loves timeless scripts and thoughtful teaching
Suzanne Cunningham
Copperplate Fundamentals
Oct 22 & 23
Copperplate Flourishing:
Oct 24 & 25
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 Cunningham guides you beyond the basics and into the art of adding movement, rhythm, and elegance without tipping into chaos.
This workshop is for calligraphers who already understand pointed-pen fundamentals and are ready to explore flourishes that feel intentional, balanced, and right.
You’ll learn how to extend strokes with confidence, create flourishes that support the letterform (not overpower 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.
You’ll leave with new tools, a clearer decision-making process, and flourishing that enhances your Copperplate instead of distracting from it.
Best for:
• Calligraphers with a solid Copperplate foundation
• Students ready to move beyond basic letterforms
• Anyone who wants flourishing that feels elegant, not excessive
Suzanne Cunningham
Copperplate Fundamentals
Oct 22 & 23
Copperplate Flourishing:
Oct 24 & 25
The Hand You’ll Learn From:
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.
Best for:
Calligraphers at any stage who want to refine their technique, deepen their understanding of letterforms, and learn from one of the most trusted hands in the field.