Calligraphy for Beginners 1 – The Foundational Styles of Calligraphy
1 HOUR AND 42 MINUTES
You will learn an alphabet based on a humanist script from the 15th century and the Foundational Hand created by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.
15,254 students
62% POSITIVE RATINGS
Jackson Alves
INSTRUCTOR
Calligraphy for beginners is a class for anyone who wants to start studying calligraphy.
In this workshop, Jackson Alves teaches the fundamental techniques of calligraphy to help you create beautiful letters for use in personal projects, graphic design, advertising, etc.
You will learn an alphabet based on a humanist script from the 15th century and the Foundational Hand created by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.
COURSE DETAILS
- Beginner level
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15,254 students
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47 Projects
You won’t need expensive pens to take this class because Jack will also teach you how to make your own handmade calligraphy pen which you can use during this class. You’ll also learn to do calligraphy with an everyday pencil.
In the final project, you’ll scribe your favorite word or a quote using the foundational style.
What will you learn in this online course?
You will learn an alphabet based on a humanist script from the 15th century and the Foundational Hand created by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.
TESTIMONIALS
Excellent instruction by Jackson Alves! After practices, I feel very comfortable trying Calligraphy. The beginning Strokes are so important and this instructor nailed it! So happy I can now do calligraphy because I have always had bad handwriting. I highly recommend this beginner calligraphy course. I am looking forward to taking all of Jackson Alves classes!.
– Michele Peirano
TESTIMONIALS
Excellent instruction by Jackson Alves! After practices, I feel very comfortable trying Calligraphy. The beginning Strokes are so important and this instructor nailed it! So happy I can now do calligraphy because I have always had bad handwriting. I highly recommend this beginner calligraphy course. I am looking forward to taking all of Jackson Alves classes!.
– Michele Peirano
Calligraphy for Beginners 1 – The Foundational Styles of Calligraphy
Calligraphy for Beginners” led by Jackson Alves is a workshop catering to those eager to explore calligraphy. Focused on fundamental techniques applicable to personal projects, graphic design, and advertising, the class introduces alphabets inspired by a 15th-century humanist script and Edward Johnston’s Foundational Hand from the early 20th century. The course teaches how to create a handmade calligraphy pen, eliminating the need for expensive tools, and also covers calligraphy with an everyday pencil. The workshop concludes with a final project, inviting you to skillfully inscribe your favorite word or quote using the foundational style.
