Rachel Yallop

The pointed pen is often associated only with copperplate, but there is so much more that can be done with this tool. In this workshop we will explore those possibilities. We will practice some different scripts, including those which traditionally...

Learning copperplate variations is a way to break free from a formal, more restrictive style, and try an alternative. In this workshop we will look at the essential components of the copperplate style and explore a new way of looking at letters...

The ruling pen is a very versatile tool not least because it comes in more than one form: the folded, the pointed, and the Cola pen. Even then there are different shapes within these groups which affect the marks made. Unlike many of the tools we use...