To say that I’m excited is an understatement. I’m overjoyed to take you on this journey of learning calligraphy with me. Over the course of the next 6 weeks, I’ll be sharing everything you need to know to learn calligraphy including step by step instructions, practice sheets & more. I, along with calligrapher Madi Sanders, have designed this to teach you calligraphy in 5 “days.” Today, we’re going to get you started with the basics, so you’ll have plenty of time to purchase supplies & start Day 1!
Recommended Supplies:
Zebra G Nib {firm, great for beginners}
Straight pen {I purchased an oblique & immediately felt overwhelmed. The choice is up to you, but whatever you learn with should be what you continue to use for sake of ease.}
Tracing paper
Black ink {I use Higgins Eternal Black Ink}
Paper in varying weights
Most of these items should be available locally, but are easiest to locate online. I receive numerous emails about where to purchase supplies. While you can find them at numerous stores, this is one I have used.
Let’s do this! To get started, insert the nib.
Dip the pen in ink.
You don’t want to see the hole after you dip. The first time may take a little more. When you fill the hole, remove the excess ink on the nib on the side of the ink jar. Notice that Madi stabilizes her jar with a roll of washi tape. Genius, right? Don’t forget to print your practice grids!
Next week you’ll learn the strokes, how to create varying widths & loops! Everything you need to learn calligraphy is within these posts, but you can subscribe here to receive a bonus practice sheet {goes out once a month}!
PIN the tutorial for later here:
The series, in order:
Calligraphy Resources & Left Handed Calligraphy
You may also like my online flower arranging workshop filled to the brim with beautiful centerpiece ideas you can recreate with step-by-step instructions.
Credits:
flowers Emmy-Ray, photography Wheat Photo, calligraphy instructor Madi Sanders [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1746039″]
LET’S CONNECT!
I have been scouring the internet for good tutorials on calligraphy and when I found yours I was so excited! It was so clear and concise. Sadly though, I went to download the practice sheets and alphabets but the links keep going back to the post instead of the sheets. Is there any way you can email them to me or re-link them? Thanks!
It has been corrected, thank you for bringing it to my attention!
First of all, I think this is wonderful and thank you for sharing with the world! Second, I’m very new at this and was wondering what paper you are using and if I could find it on Amazon.com? The paper weights and brands are quite confusing and I’m not sure which ones would work well for being such a beginner 😉 Thank you for your help and time!
Personally, Alyse, I wouldn’t overthink it. I just purchased mine at Michaels. Just anything heavier than text weight.
I cannot tell you how excited I am to start this! I always try and learn a new skill every time winter rolls around and I’m stuck inside…and I have a feeling this will be perfect! I was wondering what brand/where you got your pen? I have found the speedball brand at most stores, but was just curious as to what else was out there! Thanks!!
Is it too late to subscribe to this series? I’d love to learn calligraphy!!
Not at all! I hope you love it!
Hi! I loved reading through your 5 days of calligraphy and just got some supplies. Is there any way I can still get the printables that were sent to emails through subscribing. Or is it too late??
I’m glad you’re enjoying it, Melina! All but one “extra” printable have been released in the posts, so just follow along! The extra was emailed to subscribers last week & will be again in November.