Free “Lovely Calligraphy Drills” Worksheet for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time to celebrate love and affection. From cozy candlelit dinners to heartfelt notes, it’s a day to appreciate those we care about. Amidst these sweet traditions, however, some might feel the day’s commercialized expectations. While I look forward to doing something small and special with my husband (and, let’s be honest, our two little kids), I’ll also be giving myself a gift in the form of time to create. If that also sounds good to you, consider incorporating the Lovely Calligraphy Drills worksheet — which is equal parts romantic, silly, and fun — into your special day.

Features of the Lovely Calligraphy Drills Worksheet

The Lovely Calligraphy Drills worksheet has six different love or romance-themed calligraphy drills. Each drill improves your handle of a calligraphy pen and/or gives you practice with stroke contrast.

This drills sheet works with any pen, nib, and ink combination that you prefer. If you don’t enjoy using dip pens, you could write the drills with a small brush pen (like the Tombow Fudenosuke – affiliate link) instead.

How to Fill Out This Worksheet

If you have the time, fill this worksheet out with me! The tutorial video below isn’t required viewing, by any means; so if you’re pressed for time, don’t fret if you can’t watch it. I’m just hoping that it proves helpful for calligraphy beginners and/or those who prefer a visual aid.

Here are some tips to glean from the video:

• Fill out the worksheet with a pen and ink combination that makes sense for you. If you’re just doing the worksheet for relaxation, use a tried-and-true duo. If you want a challenge, try a new nib.
• Rotate the page as needed. So many people think they have to keep their paper in a specific position. That’s not true! Rotate your paper often to accommodate the best writing angle for the stroke you’re making.
• Keep a piece of padding paper underneath the worksheet. This will provide more cushion and spring for your nib.

If you’d like to learn more about why drills are beneficial to your calligraphy practice, click the button below:

Embracing Your Calligraphy Practice

I love doing drills because they allow you to practice calligraphy without writing rote alphabet characters. There’s a calm artistry to drills, which will help you to relax — and write letters + boost your drawing/flourishing skills! TPK has several fun and challenging premium calligraphy drill packets available, including Not Your Average Calligraphy Drills: Under the Sea Edition and Not Your Average Calligraphy Drills: Food Edition.

If you’re looking for additional bite-sized practice opportunities, give the A List of TPK’s Free Printable Calligraphy Practice Sheets a read. (My favorite of the bunch is the flourished bunny!)

I hope that you enjoy the Lovely Calligraphy Drills sheet, and that the YouTube tutorial gives you some helpful insight on how to enjoy its benefits! Happy practicing, and have a fabulous weekend.

Warmly,

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