Calligraphy for Beginners: Creating Strong Lines
41 MINUTES
1,930 students
88% POSITIVE RATINGS
ALICE YOUNG
INSTRUCTOR
This class serves as a project-based introduction to the widely favored Pilot Parallel Pen, a popular broad-edge pen showcased in numerous YouTube videos.
Guiding students through exercises focused on pen angle, rhythm development, and creating a range of marks, I utilize close-up demonstrations using the pen’s provided ink and recommended papers, addressing common challenges faced by beginners in calligraphy. Carefully crafted worksheets enable flexible learning, allowing you to watch and practice at your convenience. The class project involves designing a tattoo or ornamental design, encouraging learners to develop an original design and explore four design approaches.
COURSE DETAILS
- 41 mins on-demand video
- 1 article
- 4 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Full lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
While tailored for beginners, the skills taught in this class can benefit illustrators, designers, typographers, tattoo artists, watercolor artists, and anyone open to working with water-based ink. Note that this class is the first installment in a trilogy, with subsequent classes delving into advanced pen skills, colored inks, and gothic lettering. Whether you’re new to calligraphy or an experienced artist looking to refresh pen skills, this class aims to build comfort and proficiency with the Pilot Parallel pen, laying the foundation for successful calligraphy. Please note that it is not suitable for calligraphers using pointed pen nibs for “Modern Calligraphy” or wedding calligraphy.
What will you learn in this online course?
In this course, you'll master the art of writing Fraktur-style letters in both uppercase and lowercase using a 3.8 mm parallel pen, emphasizing the creation of delicate hairline serifs. The curriculum includes crafting a quote in the distinctive Fraktur calligraphy, offering not just a skill-building experience but also a meditative journey, promoting peace and serenity through the expressive act of calligraphy.
TESTIMONIALS
I was really enjoying this course! It is unbelievable how much information was shared in less than one hour. Thank you so much for this course!
– Polina M.
TESTIMONIALS
I was really enjoying this course! It is unbelievable how much information was shared in less than one hour. Thank you so much for this course!
– Polina M.
Calligraphy for Beginners: Creating Strong Lines
This class will guide students through exercises which teach pen angle and developing rhythm, while creating a series of marks you can work with in creating your unique project. Using close-up video, I’ll demonstrate working with the pen, using only the ink that comes with the pen and recommended papers and addressing the main challenges faced by beginning calligraphers. Carefully designed worksheets allow you to watch and practice at your convenience.
