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Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy
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Kim from Hoopla! Letters teaches proper technique—grip, posture, movement—then 10 basic strokes that become the lowercase alphabet.
The magic: brush pens are affordable and accessible, and the class covers options from Faber-Castell to Pentel. Professional tips from a working calligrapher show you how to connect letters and maintain consistency. Instagram-worthy work emerges from mastered fundamentals.
Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you wish you could join in on the fun? Join Kim from Hoopla! Letters (formerly Manayunk Calligraphy) in this Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy to learn how to transform a brush marker into a magic wand capable of creating Instagram-worthy masterpieces.
In this course, you'll learn:
- proper grip, posture and movement
- 10 basic strokes - the building blocks of the lowercase alphabet
- how to script the lowercase alphabet
- how to properly connect letters
- the ins and outs of different brush pens (and where to find them)
- tips and tricks from a professional calligrapher
Brush Pens Used in Class
In this class, I demo several brush pens. Here is a full list - click the link to pick up yours online!
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Taught by Kimberly Shrack — Modern Calligraphy & Illustration
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