Description

Is this course right for you? If you have completed The Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course, the answer is an emphatic yes. If you haven’t taken the Beginner’s Course, here’s how you know you’re ready for this one:

  • You have a strong understanding of how to properly hold a calligraphy pen/form characters.
  • Exerting balanced pressure on both tines of the nib isn’t a problem for you.
  • You have a preference for and familiarity with a specific pen/nib combination (e.g. “I love using the Brause EF66 nib in an oblique pen”).

This self-paced intermediate calligraphy online course is the most comprehensive course yet to grace the TPK site! Without constraints on time or demonstration limitations, I was able to film everything I want to show you — from how to use certain inks to fun flourishing techniques. You can pause and re-watch videos as needed, and if you don’t quite understand how to do something, there’s a “Discussion” portion under each lesson where you can ask questions! All lessons include a short quiz, and most lessons include homework assignments.

To take the course, you’ll just need the course worksheet (print it out on 32# laserjet paper) and a dip pen, a nib, and ink. Whatever you’ve been using as a beginner is perfect!


Here’s the course layout:

Lesson 1: Different Calligraphy Inks (41 minutes)

  • This lesson includes nine different videos that cover the following inks and how you might use them: gouache, India ink, iron gall ink, metallic watercolors, sumi ink, walnut ink, white ink, watercolor (as ink), and Ziller ink.
  • Bonus material includes how to waterproof your calligraphy plus the foolproof way to combine calligraphy and watercolors.

Lesson 2: Different Pointed Pen Nibs (20 minutes)

  • This lesson includes five videos that cover six different nibs (Nikko G, Brause EF66, Brause Rose, Brause Steno, Leonardt Principal, and crowquill nibs.)

Lesson 3: Different Pens (9 minutes)

  • In this short lesson, we’ll talk about straight pens and oblique pens. I believe I can give you some insight that you don’t already know!

Lesson 4: Different Papers + Must-Have Items (10 minutes)

  • In this lesson, I’ll teach you about some different papers that you might consider writing on. We’ll cover which papers to use for what and their quirks. At the end of the lesson, we’ll cover must-have intermediate items like a light box and a rolling ruler.

Lesson 5: Bouncy Calligraphy (20 minutes)

  • Many calligraphers find bouncy calligraphy mystifying because it requires not writing in a straight line. In this lesson, I’ll help you overcome your fear of putting some movement in your strokes!

Lesson 6: Flourishing (55 minutes)

  • The flourishing section will help you make organic-looking flourishes with confidence and grace! You’ll learn how to flourish individual letters, how to flourish words, and how to make white and gold reinforcement flourishes.

Lesson 7: Guidelines and Centering (26 minutes)

  • In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to make beautifully centered, orderly calligraphy by drawing guidelines.

Lesson 8: Inventing Your Own Calligraphy Styles (6 minutes)

  • Part of being an intermediate calligrapher is inventing your own calligraphy styles. In this lesson, I’ll give you “clients” to create projects for. You’ll need to submit photos of your projects to me in the lesson quiz. (Don’t worry if you’re technologically challenged — it’s easy to upload the photos, I promise!)

The total viewing time for this course is over three hours. Depending on your schedule, I’d recommend allocating two months to do everything that you’re asked to do in the course.


Once you purchase this listing, you will be given full access to the Intermediate Calligraphy Online 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.

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97 reviews

  1. Anne Dickau

    I am totally enjoying the Intermediate Class. Lindsey shares wonderful information and knows what questions calligraphers want to know. It feels like I am taking an in-person class. I look forward to sitting down for my next lesson. The blogs, the ideas and the lessons are truly an inspiration and I am excited about what I am learning and putting into practice with my own projects.

  2. hcrafty

    I love this course. It is challenging me beyond where I have been. I especially enjoy the section on flourishing! This has been a major area where I lack so much! What really helps with Lindsay’s courses is that once you purchase it, you can go through it over and over and over until you get comfortable. Thank you Lindsay for putting together another great course!!

  3. sbonitat

    Hi Lindsey, I love the course very much. I think this course would help so many people who love calligraphy. I am so glad I signed up for this course. I have the work sheets and practicing every day and enjoy it so much. I did the listened to the first course and realized I would lesson again so I wouldn’t forget and I wouldn’t make any mistakes!!! For me this is important, and just take it slow. Lindsey you have introduced us to so many Calligraphers and they are amazing but for me, you stand out the to be the best. If I need help you will respond back. You are always sweet to get back to me. For me, this is so awesome!!!! I have learned so much from you and honestly, I love your calligraphy more than one that I have seen. I am so glad you are my teacher and the work you put in for all of us. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to move forward with their first calligraphy. I know this long but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate you!!! 🙂 Thank you so much for everything you do. You have are amazing!!!! 🙂 Luv sue b.

  4. Kendric

    I’m not even 20% of the way through the course and I’ve already learned so much! I’m so excited to try to use watercolors as calligraphy inks, and thanks to this course I now have the confidence to do so. Lindsey always does a great job of explaining everything in understandable detail.

  5. Kendric

    I’m not even 20% of the way through the course and I’ve already learned so much! I’m so excited to eventually try out watercolors as calligraphy ink, and thanks to this course I now have the confidence to do so. Lindsey does such a great job of explaining in understandable detail.

  6. Kit

    So far I am enjoying this course. The first 4 lessons discuss supplies in a very comprehensive way. Next up will be lesson 5, where we will learn about bouncy calligraphy. I am so thankful I can progress through the course at my own pace with life-time access: This course is a great value! I am looking forward to doing the assignments and have Lindsey critique my efforts. It is a great bonus that we not only have access to the course, but also to Lindsey’s expertise!

  7. Blaire Ferguson

    Huge Progress! Lindsey is a fabulous instructor, and I’ve made big strides with this class! I love that I can complete it at my own pace, and it never expires, so I can review whenever I want. I’m beginning to feel much more confident in my skill level, thanks to this class.

  8. Viki

    I gained so much more confidence from taking the intermediate calligraphy class. Lindsey’s teaching style is organized, thorough, informal and interesting. I like that each topic is broken down into short modules/videos which allows me to take as long as I need to practice without having to stop and start the videos. The flourishing attracted me, but the information allowed me to improve my lettering, use my tools and supplies more effectively, and to troubleshoot minor issues with nibs, flanges, and inks. Thank you for a great course!

  9. Teresa Cisneros

    I am enjoying very much this intermediate calligraphy course. I have learned useful information regarding different inks, nibs, pens and papers. I like that I can work at my own pace and rewind if I need to. I have not finished the course but I can’t wait to incorporate the knowledge learned in new projects and creations. I have been enjoying all of Lindsay’s tutorials. Thank you.

  10. Teresa Cisneros

    I am enjoying this Intermediate course very much. I like that I can work on my own pace and rewind if I need to. I am learning useful information about the different inks, nibs, pens and paper. I look forward to finishing the course and putting all the knowledge in practice. I also enjoy that Lindsay has so many tutorials where you can incorporate all the knowledge learned and just be creative. I highly recommend this course.

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