The TPK blog is a veritable treasure chest of calligraphy tutorials. I mean that in more ways than one! Some of the articles will help you move forward in your practice in a way that’s as valuable as gold. But — like a full treasure chest — it can take some searching to find exactly what you are looking for. So, for today’s article, I decided to put together a list of the calligraphy tutorials that I refer people to the most! To help you identify which tutorials can help you best right now, the posts are organized by skill level.
1. Beginner Calligraphy Tutorials
When calligraphy beginners email me, their question is always “Where do I start?”. I point them to The Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy. In that article, I outline everything you need to know to get started. There are several other helpful tutorials for the beginner, though! They are:
2. Beginner+ Tutorials
A “beginner+” is someone who has started learning but doesn’t quite have the basics down yet. These are the best calligraphy tutorials for that person:
3. Pointed Pen Calligraphy Nib Information and Tutorials (Beginner+ to Intermediate)
These articles, which hone in on pointed pen nibs, should come in handy for anyone who is beginner+ to intermediate level.
- Which Calligraphy Nibs to Use and Why – It’s nice to switch up your nibs as your calligraphy abilities improve! In this article, you’ll learn about four different calligraphy nibs and what you can expect from each of those nibs.
- How to Know When a Calligraphy Nib is Done – For many beginners, it’s difficult to tell when it’s time to switch out nibs. A nib can wear out so gradually that you don’t notice it doesn’t write like it used to! That’s why this article is an important read.
4. Ink Tutorials (Beginner+ to Intermediate)
Once you’ve mastered your first ink (likely sumi or India), you’ll probably want to try out different inks. It’s also important to know how to troubleshoot! The calligraphy tutorials below focus on inks, and they’re perfect for the intermediate (or intermediate-ish) learner.
5. Intermediate Calligraphy Tutorials
Once you’re feeling a bit more confident with the dip pen, it’s time to start using it to make cool projects! Here are some calligraphy tutorial that will inspire you to get to writing:
Even if you recognized a few of these articles, my hope is that this compilation presented you with some calligraphy tutorials that help you to move forward in your practice! If you have any questions about something that’s not on this list, I’m happy to answer. Feel free to ask in the comments; I’m glad to help. 🙂
Warmly,