Calligraphy Courses and Certifications

Calligraphy: The Basics

2245 ratings at Udemy

Begin your calligraphy journey with this short introductory course. Learn to use traditional tools, create beautiful letters, and understand calligraphy essentials. Less than 1 hour.

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

書道LEVEL1: Mindful Japanese Calligraphy for Beginners 1-2/30

830 ratings at Udemy

SHODO by Nohoh-Method: The Complete KAISHO Style! Basic Srokes & KANJIs. WITHOUT Japanese Knowledge! Creative & Relaxed

• Udemy
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Lettering Layouts: Create Beautiful Messages

Improve your hand lettering skills with this online course. Learn to create beautiful layouts for quotes, messages, and phrases. Only basic materials needed. 1-2 hours of content.

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

Strong Lines: Getting Comfortable with the Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen

Learn to use a Pilot Parallel Pen, master basic calligraphy strokes, and design your own tattoo in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course. No prior experience needed.

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

Become an Arabic Calligraphy Artist from Scratch

499 ratings at Udemy

An 8-week comprehensive and step-by-step course to learn the Naskh, Thuluth, and Diwani scripts from absolute scratch.

• Udemy
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Digitizing Calligraphy from Sketch to Vector

Learn to create custom calligraphy designs and digitize them for print and online use. Master sketching, flourishing, inking, and digitizing techniques in 1-2 hours.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Calligraphy for Beginners 1 – The Foundational Styles of Calligraphy

Learn the basics of calligraphy, including creating your own pen, mastering foundational styles, and using pencils for calligraphy in this 1-2 hour course.

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

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

Learn the art of brush lettering in this comprehensive online course. Master simple strokes, understand letter anatomy, and explore different styles. Suitable for beginners, with 1-2 hours of material.

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

Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy

Learn the art of modern brush calligraphy with Kim from Hoopla! Letters. Master grip, posture, basic strokes, scripting the alphabet, and connecting letters in just 1-2 hours.

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

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

Learn the art of faux calligraphy in less than an hour with this Skillshare course. Master hand lettering basics, create beautiful phrases, and get practice sheets for every letter.

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

Calligraphy Essentials: From First Script to Final Flourish

Join Seb Lester on Skillshare for a comprehensive calligraphy masterclass. Perfect for all levels, learn to create elegant italic letterforms and finish with a polished piece of your own.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Calligraphy II: Finding Your Personal Script Style

Develop your unique calligraphic style with Bryn Chernoff in this 1-2 hour course. Learn angular and curved styles, add flourishes, and create a treasured keepsake. Suitable for beginners and intermediates.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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

Master advanced pen skills, explore colored ink properties, and design organic ornaments with the Pilot Parallel calligraphy pen in this under 1-hour course. Suitable for all levels.

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

Digitize Your Own Calligraphy: From Logo to Letterpress

Learn to digitize your calligraphy with designer Belinda Love Lee in less than an hour. Enhance your skills in calligraphy and digital design, ready for letterpress.

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

Calligraphy for Beginners 3 – The Brush Pen Letters

Final part of a beginner's calligraphy sequence focusing on Brush Letters, offering freedom in style. Learn pen use, surface prep, warm-ups, and lettering. 1-2 hours.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available