Calligraphy Courses and Certifications

Calligraphy for Beginners 1 – The Foundational Styles of Calligraphy

Learn foundational calligraphy techniques, create handmade pens, and practice lettering styles from historical scripts to modern applications. Develop skills for personal projects, design, and advertising.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Anyone Can Brush Letter: Easy Modern Calligraphy For Complete Beginners With Worksheets

Master modern brush lettering with simple strokes and guided practice. Learn various styles, techniques, and tools to create beautiful calligraphy, from basic drills to fancy flourishes.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy

Learn to create stunning modern brush calligraphy with proper techniques, basic strokes, and letter formation. Master various brush pens and develop skills for Instagram-worthy masterpieces.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Calm your mind and find inner peace by understanding the philosophy and art of traditional Japanese writing

• Domestika
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Faux Calligraphy: How to Get Started With Hand Lettering or Modern Calligraphy the Easy Way

Learn faux calligraphy, an easy introduction to hand lettering. Master the alphabet, create phrases, and develop a new hobby with step-by-step guidance and practice sheets.

• Skillshare
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Strong Lines 2: Colour & Curves with the Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen

Explore advanced pen techniques, ink properties, and organic ornament design using the Pilot Parallel calligraphy pen, focusing on color and curved lines.

• Skillshare
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Digitize Your Own Calligraphy: From Logo to Letterpress

Learn to transform handwritten calligraphy into digital designs for logos and letterpress, combining traditional and modern techniques for versatile, professional-quality results.

• Skillshare
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Illustrated Lettering: Design a Book Cover with Jessica Hische

Learn to design captivating book covers with lettering artist Jessica Hische. Master concept development, layout composition, lettering styles, and color techniques to create stunning designs for various graphic projects.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Brush Lettering 2: Alphabet Basics

Learn to create a balanced, dimensional alphabet with brush pens. Master basic strokes and apply them to lowercase letters, progressing from individual characters to forming words and adding bounce to your lettering.

• Skillshare
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Brush Lettering for Beginners: How to Get Started the Best Way for Success

Learn brush lettering basics, from choosing the right pens to mastering strokes and letter anatomy. Develop a relaxing hobby that produces beautiful art for gifts, cards, and more.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Calligraphy III: Experimenting with Layouts, Surfaces, and Digitization

Explore creative calligraphy layouts, digitization techniques, and styling for various events. Learn to capture mood through script choices and create unique pieces for invitations, menus, and more.

• Skillshare
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Love Your Letters: Communicate Visually with Words

Transform hand-drawn phrases into visually appealing digital art. Learn research, sketching, vectorizing, and advanced effects to create unique lettering designs that communicate visually and honor the meaning of words.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Modern Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy: From Sketch to Screen

Learn modern brush-lettering and calligraphy techniques, from basic strokes to digitizing your artwork. Master hand-lettering skills, then bring your creations to life using Photoshop for editing, coloring, and adding textures.

• Skillshare
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Handlettering for Beginners: Letter Your Personal Quote

Learn handlettering basics, create personalized quotes with various fonts, decorations, and compositions. Master techniques for beautiful, frame-worthy artwork using simple tools.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Calligraphy

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Follow Ina Saltz as she walks you through the foundations of calligraphy—how to write the basic italic forms using a broad-edged pen.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available