Calligraphy & Lettering Design
Calligraphy & Hand Lettering: Build a Real Lettering Practice from Scratch
Write Beautifully. Sell Confidently.
12 lessons4 modules9h 5m durationbeginner level
About this course
You will build a genuine lettering practice using pointed pen, brush pens, and faux calligraphy — no experience required. Every lesson focuses on repeatable drills and real techniques drawn from both traditional copperplate and modern lettering. By the final module you will have a portfolio piece and a solid understanding of how to price and sell lettering commissions.
Curriculum
Module 1: Tools, Posture, and the Seven Core Strokes
- Choosing Your First Tools: Nibs, Brush Pens, and PaperPreview
- Loading the Nib and Holding the Pen Correctly🔒
- The Seven Foundational Strokes🔒
Module 2: Lowercase and Uppercase Letterforms
- Copperplate Lowercase: Letters a Through m🔒
- Copperplate Lowercase: Letters n Through z, Plus Problem Letters🔒
- Uppercase Majuscules: Structure, Flourish, and Restraint🔒
Module 3: Modern Lettering, Spacing, and Composition
- Modern Bounce Lettering vs. Traditional Copperplate🔒
- Spacing, Slant, and the Invisible Grid🔒
- Composition: Layouts, Line Breaks, and Hierarchy🔒
Module 4: Flourishing, Finishing, and Selling Your Work
- Flourishing: Rules, Restraint, and Where to Add Them🔒
- Scanning, Vectorising, and Digital Delivery🔒
- Pricing, Selling, and Building a Client Base🔒
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