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Lauren Essl

Illustrator + Artist

BEGINNER Skill Level

40 MINS Duration

✍ Take your calligraphy designs from amateur to pro. Learn calligraphy font basics of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and phrases. You’ll walk away with the skills and confidence to make your own custom greeting cards and more!

Lettering extraordinaire Lauren Essl covers all the need-to-know basics of pointed pen calligraphy. During the class, she’ll walk you through everything from your basic supply list to the right way to dip your pen. She’ll also take you step-by-step through basic script writing technique for numbers, uppercase, and lowercase letters. Not only will you walk away with beautiful hand-lettered greeting cards to share with your friends, you’ll also get alphabet templates, grids, and calligraphy practice sheets.

You can purchase this class as part of our Lettering Lover Bundle along with two other classes for $61 (valued at $87).

All you need to take this course are the supplies listed below and the class worksheets prepared by Lauren that are available for download after purchase.

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO TAKE THE CLASS:

  • Oblique Pen
  • Zebra G Nibs
  • Black Sumi Ink (Yasutomo)
  • Ink Pot
  • Washi Tape (to hold your ink pot in place)
  • Tracing Pad
  • Card Stock Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Cup of Water

CLASS WORKSHEETS INCLUDE:

  • Common Words
  • Diagonal Practice Grid
  • Lauren’s Favorite Supplies
  • Greeting Card Sayings
  • Lowercase Script
  • Uppercase Script

Are you a lefty? If so, don't you worry. This class will still work for you!

Calligraphy 101 Online Class

In search of calligraphy classes for beginners? You've come to the right place! In this intro course, you'll learn fundamental techniques and tips from calligraphy pro Lauren Essl.

Free course access for 90 days with this promo!

Please note you will not be refunded if you decide to upgrade to our B+C All Access Pass.

BUY SINGLE COURSE

Get access to this course *PLUS 120+ others, for one low price.

$10 / MONTH $96 / YEAR (SAVE 20%)

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Recent Reviews

  • Very useful class

    As someone who has been trying to learn calligraphy for quite some time now, this is SO helpful

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