Calligraphy Basics

This course will teach you the fundamentals of calligraphy through the use of pens, nibs and inks to create letter forms. Calligraphy adds creative flair to correspondence, parties, decorations, art projects, and more.

In this Fundamentals of Calligraphy course, students will learn all about this ancient art that is still popular today.

I’ll introduce you to the materials, the tools, and the techniques you’ll need. And I’ll show you how to create and practice each individual letter.

Students will learn basic calligraphy alphabet and beginner techniques you can use to practice making letter forms. You’ll learn about the tools and materials every calligrapher needs and how to hold and use the pen, starting with basic strokes.

We’ll get into writing the different letters in the alphabet from capital letters to lowercase. We’ll then get into numbers, and punctuation.

When you learn calligraphy, you are also learning important design principles. The ability to make beautiful letters simply using your own hand will open up a whole new world for you.

Who is the target audience?

Anyone interested in learning Calligraphy
Artists
Designers

Requirements

pen set for practicing