Beginners table is a quarterly gathering curated by a group of volunteer artists from different disciplines. The general public will get to pick a taster session to attend and these taster sessions are guided by select volunteer artists.
Nichole helps out at Beginner's table as their regular Copperplate Calligraphy anchor.
Our end-of-year intimate gathering happened at Antea Social. Together with Jolene from Antea Social, we welcomed our past students, close friends and even friends of past students to join us at this social gathering to write and chat over cheese and tea.
For Christmas, we spent two additional day customising bottle at Aerin’s counter in Sephora at Ngee Ann City)
Sat 7th Dec 2019: 1pm - 5pm
Sun 8th Dec 2019: 1pm - 5pm
Aerin Day is a special day held twice a year where bottle painting are done for all customers onsite.
This year, we had the privilege of painting for Aerin Fragrances, a brand of Estee Lauder Group at Ngee Ann City (Singapore).
There is currently no workshops scheduled but if you are keen to join me (anywhere in the world), join our waitlist below and you will get to book your seats 48 hours before the workshop registrations are released to the public.
World Calligraphy Day Singapore is organised by artists from Scribblers Collective.
Locally, we are gathering creatives that specialise in various calligraphy styles to come together to celebrate this day.
More details about this event will be shared on a later date.
Nichole is part of a calligraphy community and regular anchor of Beginners’ Table.
Every 2 months, Beginners’ Table gather together in the central region of Singapore, and experienced calligraphers volunteer 2-3 hours of their time to help the public learn about the different calligraphy styles in a form of a mini taster session.
In August, BT Anchors and friends of BT are taking wings to Jakarta to spread the love of calligraphy! If you are in the neighbourhood, enjoy calligraphy, or want to try calligraphy for the first time, or just want to hang out with a bunch of cool calligraphy nerds, please come!!!
SIGN UP: https://tinyurl.com/BTinJakarta2019
BareSkin Singapore is a skincare brand born in Singapore. With two official local stockists (1880 Singapore & Little Farms) under its belt, BareSkin Singapore is organising a private product launch.
Nichole is tasked to prepare personalised gifts for their guests and she has prepared agate slices which will be personalising onsite at the product launch.
For Stefanie Parfumerie’s 1st Anniversary, they had a store-wide sale for all the fragrance brands that they carry. Nichole was invited to personalise candles for all guests at the event.
Personalised names were done on a range of surfaces from smooth, rough to matte.
DESCRIPTION
Pointed dip pen (Copperplate) calligraphy is a Western Calligraphy style that is popular in the 18th-19th century. Today, we have adopted this style for many uses like envelope addressing, invitation design and more.
We have specially collaborated with a Singapore-based florist, Benita from Florals by Benita (@floralsbybenita) and you will get to adorn her floral creations across our beautiful table at the exclusive My Turn To Host Studio. You will also get to appreciate how calligraphy writing and florals can help add a personal touch to your lunch/dinner table set up.
This workshop is catered to complete beginners. We will walk you through with various writing warmups and ample writing demonstrations before we begin exploring the art of pointed pen calligraphy together through practice.
For refreshers with some experience, you will receive a comprehensive set of practice sheets as you will be focusing on words, forming sentences and writing more confidently.
Our workshop fee includes light refreshments, nespresso coffee, tea, homemade lunch and a curated pointed pen calligraphy kit for both beginners and refresher participants.
MATERIALS (Take-home)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
Small Glass bottle of Higgins Eternal Ink (1)
Class Notes - Includes Personal notes by our Calligrapher on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
CLASS DETAILS
Duration: 6 hours
Teacher: Nichole T - See our Calligrapher's profile and Instagram here
OUR VENUE PARTNER
My Turn To Host
ABOUT OUR ARTIST
Nichole @NicNKotori iNichole Tin (@nicnkotori) is a Western Calligraphy artist based in Singapore. Having lived in Western Australia for 8 years, she has come to appreciate their culture, art and way of life. Her exploration in western art led her to discover about an Old English western calligraphy style (English Roundhand) and that remains her main area of practice to date. Her modern-day works have a contemporary twist to it although we may occasionally see hints of 18th century art influence as an ode to her deep appreciation for creations during that era.
Upon her relocation to Singapore, she founded a Calligraphy & Hand-Lettering artist collective (Scribblers Collective) with 2 other friends and to-date, they have 9 core team members and several other artists on board. All artists on the team are located across Singapore, Australia and Manila.
In just 4 years into her artist career, she has regularly created calligraphy artwork for many luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. Her growing portfolio of clients that she has worked/collaborated with includes Apple, Jimmy Choo, Hermès, Christian Dior, The Hour Glass, Tiffany & Co, National Library Board, President’s Challenge and more.
Even having successfully conducted multiple calligraphy workshops in Singapore and abroad, she wishes to continue her reach to more individuals and groups. By combining all the elements that she enjoy in her personal day-to-day life in her calligraphy workshops and courses, she hopes to share the beautiful side of this art with people she cross paths with.
For Love & Co.’s closed door event, Nichole was invited to personalise their brand cards for couples that has booked their weekend ring consultation at specified outlets for a weekend. Nichole has prepared floral foilages to go with the personalised card and the brand stationeries are hence designed with slots to fit the posies.
For Jimmy Choo’s VIP & media event, Nichole was invited to personalise Jimmy Choo brand candles as a complimentary event gift for guests.
Dressed by: Jimmy Choo
For La Senza’s #10DaysofSexy campaign, Nichole was invited to their ION Orchard and Vivo City store to personalise tote bags for all purchasing customers
Live Art: Traditional Calligraphy with Nichole Tin
Saturday, 24 November
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Apple Orchard Road
Delve into the history of calligraphy with artist Nichole Tin, as we celebrate the art of words. She’ll reveal how she draws inspiration from 18th-century illustrations. You’ll get hands-on with iPad, Apple Pencil and the Procreate app to explore different brushes and textures. Then you’ll create a custom monogram, inspired by traditional techniques. Bring your devices or we can provide them.
270 Orchard Road
Singapore 238857
#todayatapple #appleorchardroad #theartofwords
Beginners table is a quarterly gathering curated by a group of volunteer artists from different disciplines. The general public will get to pick a taster session to attend and these taster sessions are guided by select volunteer artists.
Nichole helps out at Beginner's table as their regular Copperplate Calligraphy anchor.
THE AHAVA — CELEBRATE LOVE
Event tickets purchase: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/the-ahava-celebrate-love-tickets-48196312468
This event is By-Invite-Only, kindly RSVP to book your tickets with us. 1 ticket admits 2pax.
Join us at The AHAVA Showcase happening on the 25th August 2018! Celebrate our inaugural launch of a new production space, The AHAVA by SAMMO Group. Immerse yourself in our industrial-themed hall that beautifully combines utilitarian design with worn textures complimenting the warmth of raw-edged elements.
During this showcase, you'll get to listen firsthand from artisans that will be sharing insider tips on personalising and curating your big day that is uniquely yours. Explore the different packages that includes an array of menu selections with our selected vendors. Featured menu items will be served during the event. There will be a buffet spread alongside our vendor’s signature live food stations for you to enjoy.
There will be exclusive promotions with vendors and cash vouchers to be redeemed! Take part in our giveaways in collaboration with participating artisans and vendors.
Programme Highlights:
* Bridal Showcase by Ethereal The Label featuring their newly launched Kimono Cheong Sams and Bridal Collection.
* Full Course Lunch with Live Stations by Megu Weddings
* Dessert Bar launch by Baker's Brew
* Artisans' Sharing Sessions
* Create your Own Posy with SkinnyBlooms BloomBar
* On-going Live Calligraphy by Nicnkotori
Giveaway Prizes worth up to $4000!
Aside from one lucky couple who will get to win a $1000 Gift Voucher, there are also 15 giveaway prizes to be won from all participating artisans and brands. T&Cs apply.
Exclusive Rates:
To celebrate the inaugural launch of The AHAVA, we are offering $500 off all AHAVA packages (includes Venue,Floral and Catering) for every couple when they purchase our packages on the 25th August during our showcase 2018. We will be extending our rate held from September 2018 to August 2020.
To learn more about The AHAVA, visit www.theahava.sg.
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more. This style is often favoured when legibility for the art piece/project is important. As such, we often see calligraphy (in Copperplate style) being adopted in wedding invites, envelope addressing or in formal correspondence - A large portion of calligraphy works we are being engaged to write for formal invitations/events, requires proficiency in this script.
In our Uppercase workshop, you'll learn the basic shapes that constitute to majuscules. In our majuscules workshops, we categorise the letters according to the type of basic shape each majuscule has. This will help you better understand how the basic strokes are used in majuscules.
WORKSHOP FEE
15,000 JPY / 4 hours - Max participants (8 students)
- Light refreshments will be provided
TIME & LOCATION
2pm - 6pm
Omotesando (Detailed address to be revealed nearer to date)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Calligraphy writing warm ups to train basic muscle memory
Learn basic strokes for Majuscules (different from minuscules)
Complete practice with guidance from us (Majuscules from letter a-z)
MATERIALS (Take-home materials)
G nib (1)
Intermediate nib (1) - Subject to availability
30 ml of Calligraphy ink - Higgins Eternal (1)
Class Notes - Includes Nic's personal notes on the analysis of Majuscules Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
IN-HOUSE MATERIALS
Different types of Calligraphy inks that we have on hand to try out. Perfect if you’re unsure which inks you’d like to get before making your purchases at the art-stores
Selected books that we love to study for Copperplate and some penmen’s works that I study from will be brought for our students to view.
NOTES
*Majuscule (uppercase) only*
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more. This style is often favoured when legibility for the art piece/project is important. As such, we often see calligraphy (in Copperplate style) being adopted in wedding invites, envelope addressing or in formal correspondence - A large portion of calligraphy works we are being engaged to write for formal invitations/events, requires proficiency in this script.
Our Basics of Classical Calligraphy workshop will walk you through a few selected pointed pen styles and understand some basic fundamental differences between the different hands. This will help you be more aware of what to look out for. Subsequently, you will learn how to form basic strokes, form letters and words in a chosen Copperplate style.
WORKSHOP FEE
15, 000 JPY/ 3 hours - Max participants (8 students)
- Light refreshments will be provided
TIME & LOCATION
9:30am - 12:30pm
Omotesando (Detailed address to be revealed nearer to date)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Theory study on tools, different types of inks, pens, paper available in the market that you can switch around
Calligraphy writing warm ups to train basic muscle memory
Learn basic strokes
Complete practice with guidance from us (Minuscules letter a-z)
WORKSHOP PROJECT (OPTIONAL)
Vellum Pocket tags will be specially made for our students in this workshop. Play with different inks we have in-house and decorate the vellum tags with your new skills. Several floral foilages will be brought in (based on availability) for our students to decorate your pocket tags with.
Alternatively, spend all the time during the workshop with your calligraphy practice and bring your vellum pocket tags and foilages home and complete this mini side-project during your free time.
MATERIALS (Take-home materials)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
30 ml of Calligraphy ink - Higgins Eternal (1)
Class Notes - Includes Nic's personal notes on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
IN-HOUSE MATERIALS
We will bring along a few different types of Calligraphy inks that we have on hand for you to try out. Perfect if you’re unsure which inks you’d like to get before making your purchases at the art-stores
Selected books that we love to study for Copperplate and some penmen’s works that I study from will be brought for our students to view.
NOTES
*Minuscules (lowercase) only*
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more.
In our revamped workshop series, our Introduction to Generic Copperplate will walk you through a few selected Copperplate styles and understand some basic fundamental differences between the different hands. This will help you be more aware of what to look out for. Subsequently, you will learn how to form basic strokes, form letters and words in a chosen Copperplate style depending on the artist that is teaching the session.
MATERIALS (Take-home)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
Small Glass bottle of Higgins Eternal Ink (1)
Class Notes - Includes Personal notes by our Calligrapher on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
CLASS DETAILS
Duration: 3 hours
Teacher: Nichole T - See our Calligrapher's profile and Instagram here
Max Class size: 12
Workshop fee: $125/pax + Complimentary one-time access to our bi-monthly clinic session
Frequency: Held once or twice a month.
OUR VENUE PARTNER
The Hive, Lavender
Nearest train station: 3 mins walk from Bendemeer/ Lavender
ABOUT OUR ARTIST
Nichole @NicNKotori is the Scribblers Collective's Roundhand expert. She has spent countless hours studying the fine intricacies of the script, and has extensive experience with the dip pen. She also has an eye for detail in design, and is responsible for all visuals in the Scribblers Collective. To date, her works were featured in both print and online media like Harpers' Bazaar and also collaborates with brands. Her calligraphy style is known to be (quoted by media)" traditional yet romantic and exquisite altogether!".
After a 2-month period of invitation design for Kimberley, we ended off with a private calligraphy workshop for Kim, her bridal party and her family.
We have 10 participants for this session with multiple tea/wine breaks to rest their hands. It was a session that involved a lot of writing demonstrations and laughters.
DESCRIPTION
In recent years, Copperplate calligraphy has been adopted as an umbrella term that is used to describe a range of pointed pen calligraphy styles that is very similar. The key differences between the scripts stem from reasons like origin, key historical events and more.
In our revamped workshop series, our Introduction to Generic Copperplate will walk you through a few selected Copperplate styles and understand some basic fundamental differences between the different hands. This will help you be more aware of what to look out for. Subsequently, you will learn how to form basic strokes, form letters and words in a chosen Copperplate style depending on the artist that is teaching the session.
MATERIALS (Take-home)
G nib (1)
Calligraphy Holder (Oblique & straight holder) (1)
Small Glass bottle of Higgins Eternal Ink (1)
Class Notes - Includes Personal notes by our Calligrapher on the analysis of Copperplate Basic Strokes (1 set)
Class Practice Sheets (1 set)
Handwritten Copperplate Exemplar (1)
CLASS DETAILS
Duration: 3 hours
Teacher: Nichole T - See our Calligrapher's profile and Instagram here
Max Class size: 12
Workshop fee: $125/pax + Complimentary one-time access to our bi-monthly clinic session
Frequency: Held once or twice a month.
OUR VENUE PARTNER
The Hive, Lavender
Nearest train station: 3 mins walk from Bendemeer/ Lavender
ABOUT OUR ARTIST
Nichole @NicNKotori is the Scribblers Collective's Roundhand expert. She has spent countless hours studying the fine intricacies of the script, and has extensive experience with the dip pen. She also has an eye for detail in design, and is responsible for all visuals in the Scribblers Collective. To date, her works were featured in both print and online media like Harpers' Bazaar and also collaborates with brands. Her calligraphy style is known to be (quoted by media)" traditional yet romantic and exquisite altogether!".
Private workshop session.
Remaining workshop spots are open to The Hive members only.
Specially for Christmas, Origins arranged a 2-day event where their customers get to have their free makeup pouches personalised by Nichole on-site. Customers get to craft a message which Nichole translates their messages into calligraphy scripts on Origin's Christmas edition cards.
Sookee Jewlery got in touch with Nichole for their event where she personalised Christmas greetings for their clients. Their VIPS were invited to the event where food and drinks were served in-store.
For Christmas, Mulberry arranged two live calligraphy sessions in December where Nichole personalised message cards for their customers.
Nichole was engaged to write for Dior Parfums for Christmas alongside her team from Scribbles Collective. The event activation lasted during the weekends in November and December for Christmas.
As one of the founding members of Scribblers Collective, Nichole participated in Scribblers Collective's inaugural art exhibition held in collaboration with National Library Board , at library@orchard.
