Does your calligraphy always look the same?
Once you've learnt the basics of modern calligraphy and your work is looking polished you may ask yourself "now what?".
How do you start to add more personality to your calligraphy without feeling overwhelmed and as though you're copying someone else's style?
What you can do now is experiment - learn new styles, stretch yourself and find your own calligraphy style!
I've been in your shoes
In 2019 I believed I'd hit my maximum natural capability. My calligraphy was consistent but it wasn't growing.
What I hadn't realised is that growth becomes slower as you become more experienced and that I couldn't just expect myself to naturally pick up intermediate skills without actively learning them.
Fancy skills like flourishing and blending felt out of my reach though and there were so many style options out there that I wasn't really sure where to start!
Years later and after lots of experimentation I've now found my own sense of calligraphy style (which is continuously improving) and I want to help other calligraphers connect with their own calligraphy style without feeling overwhelmed.
Learn new skills
Learn new calligraphy skills including bounce calligraphy, flourishing, blending, faux calligraphy, block lettering and more!
Each skill you'll learn includes a video tutorial and worksheets so that you can practice your new skills.
Find your style
Everyone has their own calligraphy style but it's tricky to find your own when you're overwhelmed with too many options.
This course is designed for you to learn and try out new skills and then hone into the style that feels like you.
Put it to work
Create exciting calligraphy projects putting your new found skills to work. These are a great opportunity to let your new style shine through.
Projects include custom gift wrap, wall art, baubles, creative journaling and more.
Course curriculum
Module 1: Introduction:
- Welcome to the course
- Worksheets: journaling prompts for calligraphers
Module 2: Intermediate tools:
- Intermediate brush pens
- Glass pens
- Metallic pans
- Paint brushes and water brushes
- Chalk pens and paint pens
- Worksheets: intermediate tools
Module 3: Bounce calligraphy:
- What is bounce calligraphy?
- Open up
- Add curves
- Exaggerate
- Shake it up
- Which letters to bounce
- Worksheets: bouncy alphabet & practice words
Module 4: Flourishing:
- What is flourished calligraphy?
- Flourishing for beginners
- Intermediate calligraphy
- Flourishing mistakes
- Finding balance
- Worksheets: flourished alphabet & practice words
Module 5: Extra flair:
- Blending
- Connections
- Decorative items
- Shadows
- Worksheets: Extra flair
Module 6: Finding your style:
- Beating overwhelm
- Create your own alphabet
- Custom commission
- Worksheets: Finding your own style
Module 7: Greeting cards:
- Greeting card phrases and composition tips
- 10 Birthday / special occasion card ideas
- 10 Christmas card ideas
- Worksheets: Special occasion greeting card designs
- Worksheets: Christmas greeting card designs
Module 8: Fancy envelopes:
- Envelope composition
- Envelope decoration
- Worksheets: Envelopes
- Worksheets: Relaxed block lettering alphabet
Module 9: Gift tags:
- How to create gift tags
- Worksheets: Gift tags
Module 10: Custom gift wrap:
- How to create custom wrapping paper
- Worksheets: Practice patterns
Module 11: Wall art:
- Composition hints & tips
- Worksheets: Wall art
Module 12: Creative journaling:
- Creative journaling using a brush pen
- Worksheets: Journaling ideas and practice words
Module 13: Baubles:
- How to do faux calligraphy
- How to customise acrylic baubles
- Worksheets: Faux calligraphy alphabet & practice words
BONUS content: How to take pretty picture
BONUS content: How to earn money as a calligrapher (and if it's right for you)
Benefits of this course:
Learn numerous new calligraphy skills including bouncing, flourishing, blending, adding shadows, faux calligraphy and more. These will advance you from a beginner to intermediate calligraphy level.
Discover your calligraphy style that gives you a sense of calligraphy confidence!
Have fun creating calligraphy projects to put your new found skills and styles to use. From custom wrapping paper to creative journaling!
As a bonus, you'll learn how to take pretty pictures of your work and how to earn money with your calligraphy if this is something that you aspire towards.
The course is a combination of pre-recorded videos and worksheets so that you can work through the content on your own schedule.
About Calligraphy Gems
Hi, I'm Gemma - the "Gem" part of Calligraphy Gems.
I started learning calligraphy as a child when my Granny encouraged me to try different art forms and calligraphy was the one that stuck - even back then I was obsessed!
As I became a teenager and my Granny was no longer around I lost the connection to my creative side. It wasn't until 2018, when I was gifted a dip pen set for my birthday that I reconnected with my love for this art form.
Apparently encouraging creativity is in my genes because I went onto encourage other people to learn calligraphy. I ended up loving calligraphy so much that I changed my career and switching to teaching calligraphy full time!
