Hand Lettering Courses and Certifications

Hand-Lettering Workshop: Illustrating with Lettering

Explore hand-lettering illustration techniques, from concept-driven styles to animal-inspired designs. Learn to sketch letters as objects, integrate motifs, and create unique typographic illustrations.

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

Hand Lettering: Add Digital Color and Texture for Final Polish

Learn to digitize, color, and texture hand lettering for professional-looking illustrations. Master techniques for scanning, vectorizing, adding vibrant colors, and incorporating handmade textures to elevate your lettering artwork.

• Skillshare
• 4 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hand Lettering in Motion

Learn to animate hand lettering using After Effects. Master techniques for breaking down designs, creating motion, and exporting animated files. Elevate your lettering skills with step-by-step guidance.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hand Lettering Techniques: 5 Ways to Better Work

Discover 5 essential techniques to enhance your hand lettering skills, from refining letterforms to balancing composition, with expert guidance from Mary Kate McDevitt.

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

Inky Maps! Illustrate a Beautiful Map Using Digital and Analog Media

Learn to create charming illustrated maps that tell stories of places, combining digital techniques with hand-drawn elements. Develop skills in brainstorming, sketching, and using color to craft emotionally engaging map illustrations.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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

Sketching for Surface Designers & Illustrators

Learn to enhance your pattern and illustration skills through sketching. Discover essential supplies, tackle common issues, and develop your unique style with practical tips for flowers, animals, faces, and lettering.

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

Funky Letters: Turn Your Hand Lettering Into Epic GIFS!

Transform hand lettering into captivating animated GIFs using Photoshop. Learn three creative techniques to make unique, eye-catching visuals for social media, blogs, and digital projects.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour
• 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

Hand Lettering - Turning Words Into Art

Explore hand lettering techniques to transform words into artistic designs, from layout to inking and embellishment. Create unique, personalized art for various applications.

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

The Art of Typography: Communicate Effectively Through the Power of Type

Explore typography's power in communication, from history to creating custom typefaces. Learn to craft impactful designs for brands, presentations, and personal projects.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hand Lettering 3D Style

Learn to create eye-catching 3D hand lettering styles using pencil and paper. Explore techniques for adding depth, dimension, and unique styles to your letters, from basic forms to complete alphabets.

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

Chalk Hand Lettering on Your iPad in Procreate + 11 Free Brushes & 15 Lettering Templates

Create chalkboard hand lettering on iPad using Procreate. Learn techniques for layouts, fonts, borders, and shading. Includes free brushes and templates for beautiful vintage-style quotes, even for beginners.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learn to Hand Letter! | Brush, faux, embellish! | Hand Lettering for bujo, notes, life!

Learn brush lettering techniques, faux calligraphy, and embellishments to enhance your bullet journals, notes, and everyday life. Perfect for beginners and left-handed writers!

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

Lettering for Self-Expression: Create Stunning, Hand-Crafted Type

Create stunning hand-crafted type with Adé Hogue's structured approach. Learn analog and digital techniques to illustrate song lyrics, from sketching to final color, resulting in a personalized postcard design.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available