Faux Calligraphy for Beginners!
Calligraphy doesn't have to be intimidating! Begin with this fun, beginner-friendly class to start your hand-lettering journey. Only a pen and paper needed. Free printable practice worksheets are included!
Jasmine Kick, M.A.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(126)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
Learners may use the skills they learned to write various words and phrases outside of class. Totally optional, but calligraphy is addictive. Don't be surprised if you find sticky notes with fancy grocery lists, random words, and homework assignments. :) Practice makes perfect! Use the free, provided printable practice sheets over and over to master your skill.Class Experience
Faux Calligraphy (also known as fake calligraphy) is a great way to explore the art of hand-lettering! Traditional calligraphy requires many tools such as ink, proper paper, and specific nibs. With faux calligraphy, you can achieve gorgeous typography with only a pen and paper. We achieve this by duplicating the downstroke, giving the iconic "calligraphy" look to our lettering. In this class, we will explore basic skills that apply to all calligraphy writing, commonly used strokes, and the mechanics of faux calligraphy. Learners will use the provided practice sheets for warm-up drills and then will have the opportunity to create their own faux calligraphy masterpiece.
Learning Goals
- Proper posture
- Commonly used strokes and how to achieve them (hairline, downstroke, under turn, overturn, oval, ascending loop, descending loop, and compound stroke)
- Using guidelines
- Faux calligraphy capitals
- Faux calligraphy minuscules
Other Details
Supply List
Please bring a pen, pencil, 2-3 blank sheets of paper, and print out the practice sheet provided. Any pen or pencil will do, but mechanical pencils or micro pen/fineliner are particularly useful.
5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
126reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been doing hand-lettering freelance for over six years. This includes brush lettering, faux calligraphy, and traditional calligraphy. My particular expertise is in creating home decor signage, card design, and wedding calligraphy. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 472 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-9 learners per class
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