Description

This self-paced Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course was recently re-done with the help of TPK Premium members, who took it lesson by lesson, gave me feedback as we went, and participated to make class discussions helpful for everyone. For that reason, this current iteration of the course is the very best yet. There are no time or demonstration constraints, so I am able to include absolutely everything that you need to know (and more)! On film, I am able to communicate concepts from different shooting angles, and you can pause and re-watch videos as needed. If you don’t quite understand how to do something, you can ask something in the comments section under each lesson (or, better yet, ask in the TPK Premium Discord). Lessons include a short quiz and, often, homework assignments. Here’s the course layout:

Lesson 1: Faux + Pencil Calligraphy (135 minutes)

  • Video 1: My Calligraphy Journey + Finding Your Own Motivation
  • Video 2: How to Create Faux Calligraphy
  • Video 3: How to Create Pencil Calligraphy
  • Video 4: Lesson 1 Class Discussion

Lesson 2: Pointed Pen Calligraphy Supplies (111 minutes)

  • Video 1: A Deep Dive Into Supplies
  • Video 2: Workspace Setup and Supply Storage
  • Video 3: Baseline Assignment
  • Video 4: Lesson 2 Class Discussion

Lesson 3: The Straight Pen Holder (204 minutes)

  • Video 1: Introducing the Straight Pen, Foundational Strokes, and Drills
  • Video 2: Writing Uppercase Letters
  • Video 3: Writing Lowercase Letters and Numbers
  • Video 4: Writing Words
  • Video 5: Lesson 3 Class Discussion

Lesson 4: The Oblique Calligraphy Pen (141 minutes)

  • Video 1: Introducing the Oblique Pen, Right-Leaning Slants, and Drills
  • Video 2: Writing Uppercase Letters
  • Video 3: Writing Lowercase Letters and Numbers
  • Video 4: Writing Words
  • Video 5: Lesson 4 Class Discussion

Lesson 5: Guidelines, Slant Lines, and Layouts (128 minutes)

  • Video 1: Calligraphy Spacing Cross Drills
  • Video 2: How to Draw Simple Guidelines
  • Video 3: Planning Layouts for Quotes
  • Video 4: Addressing Centered Envelopes
  • Video 5: Lesson 5 Class Discussion

Lesson 6: Drills and Practice to Boost Your Skills (129 minutes)

  • Video 1: How to Use Watercolors to Write Calligraphy
  • Video 2: How to Write Gold Calligraphy (Bonus Mini-Demonstration)
  • Video 3: Project – Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art
  • Video 4: Why and When to Do Calligraphy Drills
  • Video 5: “Dazzling Diamonds” Calligraphy Medallion + Final Assignments
  • Video 6: Lesson 6 Class Discussion

The total viewing time for this course is a little over 14 hours, and I recommend allocating at least three months to complete it.

Once you purchase this listing, you will be given full access to the course videos and worksheet set! Please note that you must have or create an account on TPK to take the course. If you do not have an account, you can easily create one during the checkout process (or create one now). Once you checkout, you will receive an email with a link to the course, or you can find the course in your account.

281 reviews

  1. tashimi76

    I have always had terrible handwriting but thanks to this course even my worst Calligraphy examples look pretty awesome! I am also using The Postman’s Knock Improve your Handwriting course to help but actually I think just going through the motions of these calligraphy exercises are helping my handwriting tremendously. Lindsey has practical tips that are so useful. Thank you.

  2. jennifer brigham

    I have so enjoyed taking this class and referring to it over and over again. Lindsay is an excellent teacher and the class is easy to follow, the teaching materials are great!!! I recommended this class to a couple of friends who are loving it as well.

  3. Nancy N

    The materials were beautifully presented and easy to follow. The videos are clear, and Lindsey makes it so easy to learn from them. I especially appreciated all the guidance on getting my oblique pen and nibs ready.

  4. Paige Mahoney

    This course really helped me to develop a calligraphy foundation. I was on the fence about buying it and am so glad I did. The course addressed all sorts of problems that I didn’t realize I was having, such as writing at the wrong angle. My calligraphy is so much better thanks to this course!

  5. Ann S

    I have been doing calligraphy (with Speedball nibs) for 40+ years, just for myself and family, My cursive italic style hasn’t changed much and I was ready to start on pointed pen. This course is so detailed and yet allows me to work at my own pace at home,,yay! Thanks, Lindsay for getting me started on a brand new skill!

  6. Amber Marsh

    I’m not quite done, but this has been SO MUCH fun, and is fulfilling a long time dream of learning pointed pen calligraphy. Lindsey makes it friendly and approachable, and she really does reply to questions within 24 hours!

    I’m impressed enough that I’ve already purchased access to the Intermediate class.

  7. Portia

    I love this course, the videos are great to watch! the handouts are perfect. I’ll be stepping into the intermediate one soon

  8. Farah Kozman

    I am loving this class! I purchased this a few weeks ago and I am surprised of how good of a resource this class is! I love TPK blog and Bugbee’s posts ❤️ Even though Calligraphy can be hard at the start I feel like Lindsey is making it a piece of cake! This reflects how professional she is ! You can’t teach someone something if you can’t understand it well! I’ve been wanting to learn Calligraphy for over 6 years now! This class is the best if you wanna know how Calligraphy works but not sure where to start! Loving TPK much 💃👏❤️ Thank you for creating this blog for me and everyone who wants to learn Calligraphy but not sure where or how to start! Seriously! This blog is a must read for any artist (not only Calligraphy geeks)!

  9. Doris

    Although I have not completed the course yet, I can honestly say I recommend it: the videos are detailed but still go along at a good pace, and the camera angles are excellent. Lindsay is a great teacher: knowlegeable, enthusiastic, and willing to pass along so many helpful bits of information.

  10. kathleen milliken

    like everything that Lindsay does, this is an excellent course! It covers EVERYTHING! and it is so relaxing to watch her write.

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TPK's modern calligraphy starter kit provides you with everything you need in order to learn pointed pen calligraphy. The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit
Nikko G nibs are plated with chrome and have a medium flex! Nikko G Nib
This right oblique pen has been hand-adjusted to snugly accommodate a Nikko G nib. Right Oblique Pen (for Nikko G Nib)
This straight pen features a pearly turquoise finish! Straight Pen with Universal Insert
This is a 6 oz container of sumi ink for those who love using this velvety color! Yasutomo Sumi Ink