Learn to write the calligraphy alphabet with these step-by-step instructions and free printable calligraphy alphabet worksheets. Learn calligraphy to address your wedding invitations, address an envelope or create a piece of art.
Learning the Basics of the Calligraphy Alphabet
You’ve made it! Now that you learned the basics of calligraphy, it’s time to learn the calligraphy alphabet, one letter at a time. Of course, there are so many different calligraphy fonts to choose from, but classic calligraphy is a great place to start.
Let’s jump right in!
Click here to download the lowercase calligraphy alphabet our instructor, Madi has graciously prepared for us. Place your tracing paper over the letter you’re working with before you proceed to tracing on your practice grid.
When learning the calligraphy alphabet, it’s best to start with the basics. That’s why we’re going to start with lowercase ascenders {b,d,f, h, k, l, t}. They are very similar to the practice you have already completed.
As they say, practice makes perfect! You can choose the depth of your practice, but I recommend a page for each letter minimum. You can work on a few letters a day and circle back around to repeat them.
Now onto lowercase descenders {g, j, p, q, y}.
Easy Step By Step Instructions to Learn the Calligraphy Alphabet
Finally, practice the remaining letters in the alphabet – lowercase, followed by uppercase. You can get your free printable Majescules aka uppercase calligraphy alphabet here.
Remember, go light on upstrokes & heavier on downstrokes.
Practice makes perfect, so have fun while you’re doing it! I have found it very relaxing!
Calligraphy Alphabet Types
There are so many calligraphy alphabets. This particular one is easy to learn. You can also learn
More traditional calligraphy alphabets include:
- Copperplate – fine pointed with a flexible nib. Much like this particular alphabet, it opens and closes with pressure to create thick and thin lines. It’s heavily slanted hand drawn flourished script that is often used for formal invitations.
- Gothic – block style script that is synonymous with medieval times. Sharp corners make it appear as though it’s woven.
- Italic – a legible alphabet that is simple yet beautiful. It’s an understated font that is elegant. It makes a great foundation for scripts.
- Roman Rustic – formal yet understated easy to read font using a nib or brush.
- Roundhand – simple, legible alphabet. Great for beginners.
- Uncial – very similar to Roman Rustic, this font is associated with the Christian church. It’s easy to read though consumes more space than most alphabets.
Subscribe here for a bonus worksheet that is emailed to subscribers only once a month. So, join me and see how fun and easy it is to learn calligraphy! Missed a lesson? Start from the beginning here!
Subscribe here for a bonus worksheet that is emailed to subscribers only once a month. So, join me and see how fun and easy it is to learn calligraphy! Missed a lesson? Start from the beginning here!
The series, in order:
- How to Learn Calligraphy
- Getting Started
- Back to Basics
- The Calligraphy Alphabet
- Practice Words
- Practice Makes Perfect
- Calligraphy Resources & Left Handed Calligraphy
- Minuscules & Numerals
You may also like my online floral workshop where I teach you how to arrange accessible flowers.
LET’S CONNECT!
I have ways wanted to learn calligraphy, because I love to write. Thank you and appreciate you for the love of this art. I’m a pen collector and for Christmas my husband found and got me a beautiful fountain pen that has the converter with it and ordered me cartridges till he gets the ink bottles ordered. I have good penmanship and always trying to make it better. I have these ballpoint pens he gotten me for my anniversary that are so cool. My husband informed me I won’t be using them anymore once I start using the fountain pen. I have been practicing writing with it and he can notice a difference in my cursive already. I have printed out the practice grids you provided and the lowercase grid. Learning the strokes is what I need practice on. I’m excited to have found this website today. I’m going to practice and practice and practice till I perfect each and every letter. Thank you ladies for providing classes and the tools to learn such a beautiful art of writing. Bless you both and many blessings wished upon you for 2019.
Hey! I subscribed for the emails a few days ago and haven’t received any of the downloads I need to continue on. Is it to late?
There are several downloads within the series, just start a new post as you complete the one before. The bonus worksheets are sent once a month. Enjoy!
I just subscribed to your online course. I am wondering if you send the lessons one at a time so it takes 5 weeks. I am retired, with lots more time available and am wondering if I can get the lessons sooner. Thank you.
All but the last are available online by following the links in the bottom of this post. Enjoy!
Hi Julie, I’m loving this class! Thanks so much for hosting!
I just found this post and would love to get the downloads so I can begin! I just subscribed. Is there anyway to get them resent?
Thank you!!
Mikayla
Everything you need is within the posts themselves and bonus worksheets are emailed once/month to subscribers, enjoy!
I’m learning calligraphy and I guess I started your five day course late, but I’m loving it. But I can’t find the uppercase alphabet. I’ve subscribed.can you send it to me? Thank you
I want to learn
This really works
Hello Julie,
I have greatly appreciated your series 🙂 I, like many others, have subscribed later than when this post originated. I understand that a printable is emailed once a month and that’s awesome, but is there a link of some sort where a late subscriber can access past sheets?
Best,
Roxana
All of the remaining worksheets are available within the series, just start the series at the beginning and follow through – you’ll find them as needed. Enjoy!
Hi Julie,
I started following your blog recently because I am addressing my wedding invitations and I have always been interested in the art of calligraphy! I subscribed today and would really appreciate the uppercase printable because I do not have much time to get these invitations out, thank you so much!
Everything you need to learn calligraphy is within the posts and there is a bonus worksheet that is emailed to subscribers once a month. Just follow along from post to post. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!
Hi Julie! I love your blog so much!! I am trying to learn calligraphy and your posts are awesome! I subscribed to your blog and was wanting to get the upper case alphabet sheet. Thank you so much 🙂
Is calligraphy just cursive only using a different pen?
No, it’s an art form in itself. One of the major differences is that you lift up the pen between strokes rather than writing a word with one fluid motion.
Hi Julie… I’ve subscribed to the “Calligraphy” course a half dozen times, and have never received any emails in this regard. What is required that we do to get the emails and get going?? Please advise. Thanks, Leslee
The emails went out regularly when the series began and now bonus worksheets go out once a month as a thank you to subscribers. All worksheets to learn calligraphy are available via posts.
Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing these lessons with the world. I just started this 5 day course, and I was wondering where I can download the practice sheet for upper case letters. (and of course I subscribed! :))
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I have subscribed but did not receive the tutorial mail..what should I do to get them?
I know I’m a little late to the party but just found your blog through a link on Pinterest and I’ve subscribed but I’m wondering if there was some way to still get the capitals printable? I really appreciate your help!
How to I subscribe
I have subscribed to the newsletter but haven’t received any downloads or emails… I’m probably just being impatient because I am so excited to start!!!
I’m sure you’ve received them by now, but it goes out once a month now that the series is over. I hope you’re enjoying it. Thanks for following along, Melissa!
Found this on pinterest and had to checked it out becaus emy mother would have me practiced calligraphy when i was little almost every saturday. Of course i still have good handwritting but not as perfect as it used to be and found this excercise really helpeful to practice agaian. I would love to get the Upper Case alphabet. I subscribed already but not sure where I can find it. I appreciate the help.
They come via email in the newsletter monthly. I hope you enjoy it!
Just starting calligraphy and am loving these tutorials! I’m having trouble finding the printables for both uppercase and lowercase alphabets. Do you know where I could find those? Thanks!
They’re in their respective posts. Enjoy!
I subscribed to your emails only now and I’m not sure how I am able to get the capital letter calligraphy alphabet?? Thanks I am loving learning this all 🙂
Thanks, Ellie! I send out calligraphy links once a month, all other printables are available throughout posts in the series. I’m also doing a flower “recipe” series you may enjoy as well!
Hi Julie!
I found your calligraphy workshop only a couple of days ago on Pinterest. I’d like to download the tools that were available to the subscribers at the time you posted the workshop. How can I download those? I’ve already susbscribed. Thank you very much.
They’re all currently available online. New downloads are available periodically to subscribers & eventually released on the blog. Enjoy!
Where can I get those lovely practice notepads you ladies are using?
Thanks!
Supplies are listed in the Getting Started post. I hope you love the series!
Will it still be included this/next month if I subscribe?? D:
Yes! A new one was sent earlier this week. I send surprises from time to time.
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I only saw your blog this afternoon and I just subscribed. Is there any way for me to still get the other “subscribers only” worksheets? 🙁
Of course! Until now, I was sending it monthly, but actually included it in today’s post. Enjoy!
Hi Julie!
Thanks for the beautiful tutorial. Do you have an uppercase printable available?
Thanks 🙂
Carly
I offer it as a subscriber only incentive. It will be coming out again soon! Enjoy!
Thanks Julie, I am looking forward to it. Thank you so much!
I am so glad I found your post. I have wanted to learn calligraphy for years. You make it so easy to follow. My only problem is I can’t find the upper case alphabet. Where can I find it?
It’s offered for subscribers only. It will be going out a third time next month! I’m glad you have enjoyed it! Thank you!
Hi Julie!!
I just found your calligraphy workshop on Pinterest! Thank you so much for pouring your heart and time into this beautiful project! I would love to download the tools that were available to subscribers at the the time the workshop was posted. Is there any way I could download those? I subscribed to your updates!
Thanks so much for your time!
I’m planning a follow up post in the next couple weeks & they’ll be available for all. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for reading!
I just found your blog, and am a little late to the calligraphy party, but still want to join in. I signed up for your email, but is there any way to get the uppercase printable? Love your blog, can’t wait to explore!
Thanks, Sarah! It will be coming soon for all. Hope you enjoy it!
Do you have any tips for the lower case ‘r’? I just can’t get the hang of it.
I’m referring this question to Madi. Give us a day or two. Hang in there & have fun until them. You’ll get it!
Focus on a light upstroke, your loop and then a strong downstroke. Remember that when trying to get the feel of the letters it’s okay to go back to a regular pen or pencil to practice muscle memory.
Is there any way I can get the uppercase alphabet list you mentioned to Andrea? I just found your blog today and subscribed.
Of course, Hayley! It’s coming in the next week! I hope you enjoy learning as much as I have!
I looked for the upper case and I couldn’t find it. Is there any way you could send it to me again?
Hi Hayley! It was sent monthly in the newsletter, but actually included in today’s post. Enjoy!
I’m starting your Five day course a little late. I just found it on Pinterest and was very excited for the help! I’m just learning too! Did you happen to have an uppercase calligraphy alphabet too that we can work with as a practice guide?
Of course – it will be going out next week to subscribers only with the wrap up post. Just sign up here! http://mad.ly/signups/97479/join
Welcome! I hope you have as much fun learning as I have been!
Oh my goodness. I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found this series! I have been wanting to learn this forever. Thank you thank you! (P.S. if you have a second and wanted to link up at The Makers link party over on my blog, that would be so great!)
Welcome Alexis! I’ve been having so much fun learning. I need to practice a bit more before Friday! I’ll take a peek, thanks!