Calligraphy Courses and Certifications

Calligraphy III: Experimenting with Layouts, Surfaces, and Digitization

Learn to create unique calligraphy pieces for events, with a focus on digitization in Photoshop and Illustrator. This one-hour course by Brooklyn calligrapher Bryn Chernoff covers layout, styling, and branding.

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

Love Your Letters: Communicate Visually with Words

Learn to transform hand-drawn phrases into digital art with this 1-2 hour course. Discover the art of lettering, sketch concepts, digitize them, and add final effects. Ideal for designers.

• 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, then digitize your artwork using Photoshop in this short online course. Includes supply recommendations.

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

Handlettering for Beginners: Letter Your Personal Quote

Learn the basics of handlettering, create your personal quote with different fonts and decorative elements in this 1-2 hour online course.

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

Brush Lettering: Capital Letters

Explore the art of brush lettering with a focus on capital letters in this 1-2 hour online course. Learn different styles and create unique, personalized lettering.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Faux Calligraphy Masterclass: With any Pen or pencil

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Learn the art of Faux Calligraphy using any pen or pencil at home. This 2-3 hour course offers therapeutic, creativity-boosting skills that can also provide additional income.

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Bounce Lettering: Learn to Break the Rules to Produce Effortless-Looking Calligraphy

Bounce lettering is a fun way to spin what we know of calligraphy into a playful, even whimsical vibe. This class does exactly what Pablo Picasso's infamous quote says to do: "Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist"

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

Modern Calligraphy: Pointed Pen Basics

This class has everything you need to know to get started on the right foot for modern calligraphy. We'll learn the 8 basic strokes as well as several modified strokes. Supplies include a straight pen or dual-use oblique pen, ink, marker paper, and paper…

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

Decorative Letterforms: Creating a Hand-Drawn Alphabet

Learn to create a unique, hand-lettered alphabet with artist Annica Lyndenberg. Explore letterform basics and create a decorative alphabet poster in less than an hour.

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

Modern Calligraphy: Getting Started, Tools & Exercises

Learn modern script calligraphy in under an hour. Understand tools, nibs, inks, and papers, practice strokes, form letterforms, and create words and phrases. Includes practice sheet.

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

Beginning Script Lettering (with Crayola Markers)

Learn the basics of hand lettering with Crayola markers in less than an hour. Create beautiful script letters and complete a lettered envelope project.

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

The Quick & Dirty Guide to Brush Lettering

Learn the basics of brush lettering in less than an hour, from tools and strokes to developing your own style, perfect for DIY projects.

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

The Business of Calligraphy: Pricing & Freelancing for Lettering Artists

Learn best business practices and pricing strategies for freelance calligraphy or lettering business in this 1-2 hour online course. Gain insights on setting rates, marketing, and copyright laws.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Modern Calligraphy: Flourish Confidently

This class is geared towards the calligrapher who already has basic knowledge on how to write the lowercase and uppercase alphabets. You don't need any fancy tools. Just a pencil, eraser, and my worksheets to get you started.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to do Faux Calligraphy to Create Unique Lettering Styles

Learn faux calligraphy with Sarah from Ensign Insights in under an hour. Create unique lettering styles using any regular pen, with practice sheets and a 3-step guide.

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