Calligraphy Medallions

Simple Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial

January 21, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 82 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Calligraphy Medallions· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Flourishing· Tutorials

When practicing calligraphy, you really can’t get any cooler than a calligraphy medallion. I love calligraphy medallions because they’re wonderful for understanding how to make simple shapes. Furthermore, they really help you to understand how to bring components together in order to make something gorgeous. If you’re new to calligraphy medallions, try this simple tutorial. If you like what you make, consider upleveling with one of TPK’s two calligraphy medallions worksheets: Dancing Pens and Birds & Botanicals, which are 15% off through Wednesday, January 25th, with code PRETTYPRACTICE.

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💕 Free Valentine’s Day Calligraphy Medallion Worksheet

January 20, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Calligraphy Medallions· Free Printables· Tutorials

If you’re looking for a calming project that doubles as calligraphy practice, try making this Valentine’s Day calligraphy medallion! It features heart-like shapes that reflect the upcoming holiday; and its intricacy resembles that of a snowflake. Put the two together, and you’ve got a motif that’s appropriate for this time of year.

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Marvelous Medallion Calligraphy Birthday Card Tutorial

February 5, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 100 Comments
Birthday Cards· Calligraphy Medallions

I’ve been looking forward to making a beautiful calligraphy birthday card all week. It’s for a TPK reader who just turned 15 years old (and is deftly making her way through the intermediate course — go, Quinn)! As I brainstormed ideas, I needed to make sure that the card checked a few boxes: first, it had to be eye-catching and inspirational. Second, I wanted it to have a festive feel. Finally, it needed to take well under an hour (i.e. one toddler nap time length) to make from start to finish.

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💃 The Dancing Pen Calligraphy Medallions Worksheet Has Arrived!

February 2, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 80 Comments
Calligraphy Medallions· Flourishing· Worksheets

Calligraphy medallions are stunning pieces of art comprised of simple strokes and repetition. When you make a calligraphy medallion, you’re practicing pointed pen movements and learning spatial consistency. While these benefits are appealing, the best part about making calligraphy medallions is the result of your efforts!

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Springtime Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial

March 21, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments
Calligraphy· Calligraphy Medallions· Flourishing· Tutorials

I am a big calligraphy medallion fan. I love how calligraphy medallions offer a creative way to practice calligraphy without actually writing, “A, A, A, B, B, B” ad nauseam! There’s also the coolness factor: calligraphy medallions look awesome on the backs of envelopes, as part of invitation designs, or in sketchbooks. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a springtime-themed medallion … just in time to celebrate the beginning of spring, which was March 20th!
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Introducing the Calligraphy Medallions Worksheet: Birds & Botanicals Edition

November 7, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 43 Comments
Calligraphy· Calligraphy Medallions· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Worksheets

Have you ever heard of calligraphy medallions? I hadn’t until early last year, when I came across a mesmerizing video on Instagram. In it, a calligrapher used a series of strokes to create an impressive circular work of art. I immediately had to make one myself! One medallion evolved into several, which culminated in a calligraphy medallions worksheet!
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