Fundamentals of Calligraphy

This course will teach you the basic skills of traditional calligraphy from typographical elements through to the use of pens, nibs and inks to create letterforms.

Calligraphy adds creative flair to correspondence, parties, decorations, art projects, and more. In this Fundamentals of Calligraphy course, students will learn more about this ancient art that is still popular today.

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 also get into writing the different letters in the alphabet.

What are the requirements?

Calligraphy pen helpful to follow along and practice
What am I going to get from this course?

Learn the fundamentals of calligraphy
Learn how to write different letters
Writing numbers and punctuation
What is the target audience?

Anyone interested in learning calligraphy techniques
Artists
Writers