The Pointed Pen Collective

We’re delighted to announce that sales are now open for Sybille van Zuylen’s 6 months Masterclass:
𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗: 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗛

Ever heard of this pointed pen style?

In this class, Sybille will guide you to explore the changes the Industrial Revolution brought to the English Round Hand, and aim to understand the essence of the 19th-century Running Hand, and learn to include its interesting nuances in your own practice.

To better grasp the subtleties of the style, she will explore the works of 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. Their printed and manuscript works will teach us how to move freely and efficiently to write a flowy running hand which became the century’s standard handwriting style. We will also unlock variations of capitals, as well as the tricky art of “movement flourishing” and ornamentation.

Learning the Running Hand is a great way to confidently introduce 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 and 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗧𝗬 into your pointed pen work, to add a slightly modern twist to the traditional English Round Hand and Copperplate.

We can’t wait to welcome you in this amazing 6 month Masterclass with Sybille!

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 :
Advanced beginners - you should be proficient at traditional English Roundhand or Copperplate. Knowledge of Spencerian and / or Italian Hand is a plus.

𝗦𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 :
Only 20 spaces available on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED basis for this class to provide an INTIMATE and COMPREHENSIVE learning environment to support deeper learning.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 :
Visit https://www.pointedpencollective.com/ppcacademy-europeanrunninghand for more information and TO JOIN us and Sybille for this wonderful Masterclass!

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DANCING WITH SPENCERIAN ! With Martha Laurens.
March brings a new dance to your pointed pen 🖊️

Join for a journey into movement, rhythm and proportions. Explore possibilities beyond standard.

This class will be focusing on learning how to work within the Spencerian system, even when writing conditions shift.

March 6 + 13 + 20 at 5pm Sydney, AEDT
All levels are welcome!

Sales are open!
Register at www.pointedpencollective.com








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PRETTY PAISLEY LETTERS !
The PPL online workshop is back.

Join .boschi for a lot of fun with these versatile decorations inspired to 16th and 17th century art pieces.

Monograms, frames, dividers: join us to explore the many possibilities of these little decorative elements.

Feb 6 and 13 at 10am CET
All levels are welcome!

Register at www.pointedpencollective.com

📣 Sales are now open for : IN THE STYLE OF WILLIAM MORRIS - Beautiful Border Designs with Heather Held 📣

This special focus class will take an engaging look at William Morris’s brilliant border designs. Whether you restrict your design to a single colour or expand your palette to explore his colours, there is something special waiting for you in this class. Be inspired by the world of William Morris under the skilled guidance of Heather Victoria Held!

Class dates: Sat 1st / Sun 2nd November 2025
Class time: 3pm-5pm Ontario (EDT) + Q&A time (please note, some places may have time zone changes between these two classes, so your start time may change)
Learner level: all skill levels are welcome
Class price: EUR95.00

REGISTER VIA our website (link in bio)

As always, class will be recorded and available to registered students who can not join live.

If you have any question, please DM us.

We look forward to welcoming you in class and learn together!

📣 THE POINTED PEN ACADEMY

Announcing our second Masterclass of 2025 - ROUND HAND SCRIPTS with Hoang Dao

We’re delighted to announce that sales for Hoang Dao’s MASTERCLASS in ROUND HAND SCRIPTS OF UNIVERSAL PENMAN are now open.

The Masterclass will cover ENGLISH and ITALIAN ROUND HAND scripts over a period of 6 months.
Masterclass is limited to 12 students only. Registration will run on a first-come-first-serve basis.

In this Masterclass Hoang will guide us in studying in depth the complex structure of Roundhand scripts and the combination of English and Italian hands from the golden age of Universal Penman. He will also cover the philosophy of the flourishing art that has been long forgotten.
Masterclass will include teaching sessions, homework feedback, catch-up sessions as well as bonus videos and lectures from the teacher!

Class is starting OCT 18th 2025 through March 28th, 2026.

Find a detailed class description as well as the registration form on:
https://www.pointedpencollective.com/eppc-academy-roundhand

This is a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to deep dive in the study of this beautiful script with a restricted class and for a long period. If you’re a specialist in Copperplate, you don’t want to miss this Masterclass!!

We can’t wait to welcome you in Hoang’s course!!

IN CONVERSATION WITH …

Huy Hoang Dao and Heather Victoria Held

** From Italian Hand to Round Hand **

You’re warmly invited to join us for a FREE 30-MINUTE CONVERSATION with master calligraphers and as they explore the fascinating evolution of scripts from the elegant Italian Hand to the refined Round Hand. This is a rare chance to hear directly from experts about the history, artistry, and subtle transitions that shaped these timeless styles. Whether you’re a calligraphy enthusiast or simply curious, come along and be inspired.

To register your free spot, go to our website and click the CLASSES menu.

When: Saturday 28 September 2025
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free

Rome, Italy: 3:00 pm CEST
Toronto, Canada: 9:00 am EDT
Brisbane, Australia: 11:00 pm AEST
Hanoi, Vietnam: 8:00 pm ICT

📣 BASTARDA ITALIANA online class!

SALES ARE OPEN!

Join Cecilia Boschi .boschi and discover Bastarda Italiana, one of the bridge script between Chancery and Copperplate.

Hosted over 4 online sessions, Cecilia will teach Bastarda Italiana minuscule and majuscule letters, starting with a historical presentation and deep diving into how to adapt modern tools to write this gentle and interesting script.

This is the only online class of Bastarda Italiana Cecilia will offer in 2025; you don’t want to miss this opportunity!!!

LEARNER LEVEL : experienced beginners
CLASS DATES : August 23+24, September 20+21 2025
PRICE : EUR 175,00

Go to www.pointedpencollective.com/bastardaitaliana to read all details and REGISTER!

We look forward to welcoming you in class!

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After 4 years, is back with her DOUBLE STROKE CAPITALS online workshop!

We’re delighted to announce that sales are open for Rachel Yallop’s online workshop on DOUBLE STROKE CAPITALS with the Pointed Pen Collective.

Rachel will be teaching this interesting, challenging yet amazing pointed pen technique, which she first learned from the late Jean Larcher.
The workshop will focus on many aspects related to double strokes: space, weight, length but also how to use them in words, letter designs and longer pieces.

We can’t tell how happy we are that Rachel graciously accepted to teach this class again for the PPC!

Class dates: Sat 26th / Sun 27th July 2025
Class time: 10am - 12.30pm BST (British Summer Time)
Learner level: experienced beginner
Class price: EUR95.00

REGISTER VIA our website (link in bio)

As always, class will be recorded and available to registered students who can not join live.

If you have any question, please DM us.

We look forward to welcoming you in class and learn together!

📣 CURRENT KURRENT!

SALES ARE OPEN!

Join Stefanie Weigele and discover her personal, calligraphic pointed pen adaptation of Spitzfeder-Kurrent, a cursive script with Gothic roots.

Hosted over 4 online sessions, Stefanie will teach Kurrent lowercase and capital letters — distilling typical features from various exemplars and eras into her modern twist.

This is the first time Stefanie teaches this unique calligraphic style in English; you don’t want to miss this opportunity!!!

LEARNER LEVEL : experienced beginners
CLASS DATES : MARCH 29, APRIL 5, MAY10, MAY17 2025
PRICE : EUR 175,00

Go to www.pointedpencollective.com/currentkurrent to read all details and REGISTER!

We look forward to welcoming you in class!

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📣 2025 Poetic Pen Masterclass – SALES are OPEN!

We’re delighted and honored to open our 2nd year of Pointed Pen Academy with Heather Victoria Held!

Immerse yourself in the elegance of Italian Hand with Heather in this exclusive 6-month journey (April–September 2025).
Refine your strokes. Master the rhythm of the script. Elevate your artistry with poetic flourishes. Dive deep into the history of Italian Hand.
“The study of Italian Hand can be a valuable key to unlocking other script hands and helping you develop a fluid calligraphic handwriting.” HVH

With only 15 seats available, this intimate Masterclass offers personalized guidance and deep exploration into the beauty of Italian Hand.

📅 Starts April 2025
📍 Online | Limited Enrollment

Are you ready to let your pen dance with grace? 💫 Apply now – link in bio!

We look forward to welcoming you in class!

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📣 SPRING DUNTONIAN!

We are delighted to announce that sales for SPRING DUNTONIAN with Jesús Martinez Partida are open!

Join us in this 4 sessions online workshop to discover this delicate pointed pen style!

A.R. Dunton was one of the finest American Penmen of the 19th century. His style combines elements of English Roundhand and Semiangular Penmanship to produce a delicate and elegant script that will lighten up your touch and prepare for a beautiful journey towards flourishing and Ornamental Penmanship!
Jesús will be demonstrating minuscule and majuscule letters of the Duntonian style and teach the secrets to improve a light touch, that will certainly improve the pointedpen style you already have under your belt 🤍

LEARNER LEVEL : experienced beginners
CLASS DATES : MARCH 8&9, APRIL 5&6, 2025
PRICE : EUR 175,00

Go to www.pointedpencollective.com/duntoniandelicacy to read all details and REGISTER!

We look forward to welcoming you in class!

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Coming up in February & March 2025 at the POINTED PEN ACADEMY !

🌟 FEB 1+15 - POINTED PEN POSSIBILITIES with Rachel Yallop
Sales still open, join now!

🌟 FEB 22. - FREE LECTURE abut Kurrent Script with Stefanie Weigele
Seats are limited, please register through our CLASS webpage

🌟 MAR 8+9 - SPING DUNTONIAN with Jesús M. Partida
Sales are open, join now!

🌟 MAR29+APR5+MAY10+17 - CURRENT KURRENT SCRIPT with Stefanie Weigele
Sales open February 23rd!

🌟 2025 BEGINNING COPPERPLATE Academy
w/Cecilia Boschi .boschi - 12 months course - sales are still open - JOIN NOW!

🌟 2025 BEGINNING SPENCERIAN Academy
w/Martha Laurens - 12 months course - sales are still open - JOIN NOW!

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