Interested in learning the art of Modern Calligraphy? Then this workbook is for you! Please note that this is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD only– if you are interested in the physical workbook and complete kit, please visit the previous listing page.

DETAILS

• Intro to Modern Calligraphy Workbook | Printable PDF Version (Instant Download)

• Lesson Plans Included

  • All The Things: Calligraphy Tools and Materials

  • Getting Started: Step by Step How-Tos for loading your nib, holding your pen, fundamental rules, and dipping your pen

  • Calligraphy Strokes: basic strokes, essential strokes, practice guides, connecting strokes, entrance + exit strokes

  • Guided Alphabet Practice: Non-Script Exercises, Basic Modern Calligraphy Script, Styled Modern Calligraphy Script

  • Making Words: Breakdown of connecting letter shapes

  • Modern Styling: The basic technique of modern styling, guided word exercises, making it your own unique style

  • Moving Forward: practice advice and restocking materials, and additional blank practice pages

• Items You Will Need: Printer, 60-100lb cardstock, your nib and holder of choice, acrylic calligraphy ink

TABLE OF CONTENTS (37 Pages)

1. Title Page

2. Table of Contents

3. Kit Materials (Please note that you will not get physical kit materials, however, this page is a great breakdown description of my favorite items to use).

4. Nib + Pen Prep: loading your nib and holding your pen

5. Fundamental Rules: thinking like a calligrapher, pressure application

6. Calligraphy Ink: How to properly dip your nib

7. Basic Strokes + Pressure Application

8. The Essential Strokes of Calligraphy

9. Guided Practice Page for Essential Strokes

10. Connecting Your Strokes: Making Letters

11. Connecting Your Letters: Entrance and Exit Strokes

12. Starting Off Simply: non-script font

13. Basic Modern Calligraphy Alphabet Key + Stroke Breakdown

14. Guided Practice: Basic Script Capital Letters A-J

15. Guided Practice: Basic Script Capital Letters K-T

16. Guided Practice: Basic Script Capital Letters U-Z

17. Guided Practice: Basic Script LowercaseLetters a-j

18. Guided Practice: Basic Script LowercaseLetters k-t

19. Guided Practice: Basic Script LowercaseLetters u-z

20. Blank Lined Practice Page

21. Styled Modern Calligraphy Alphabet Key + Stroke Breakdown

22. Guided Practice: Styled Script Capital Letters A-J

23. Guided Practice: Styled Script Capital Letters K-T

24. Guided Practice: Styled Script Capital Letters U-Z

25. Guided Practice: Styled Script Lowercase Letters a-j

26. Guided Practice: Styled Script Lowercase Letters k-t

27. Guided Practice: Styled Script Lowercase Letters u-z

28. Blank Lined Practice Page

29. Making Words

30. Making Words (con’t)

31. Modern Style: The Basic Techniques

32. Guided Word Practice: Styling Word Forms

33. Making it Your Own: creating your own alphabet key

34. Moving Forward: practice advice and restocking materials

35. Blank Lined Practice Page

36. Blank Lined Practice Page

37. Blank Lined Practice Page

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