How long does it take to learn SmithHand?
A. Once the student has the needed skills to begin printing, he/she should begin the manuscript method slowly, working a little every other day to train the muscles in the hand and develop hand eye coordination. Stop before becoming tired or bored, even if this makes for a short session. Allow the student to proceed at his/her own pace, working regularly, but not for long periods of time. As skills grow, so will speed. A semester is usually enough time to learn each method, provided the needed fine motor skill level has been attained before starting. Sometimes more time is needed, and taking more time is not a problem. A student with minimal skills will take more time and practice paper. Older students and adults with fully developed fine motor skills will not take so long.
