Modern Calligraphy: A 4-Part Series
All levels | 2 hours 28 min
01:38
Modern Calligraphy: Getting Started
00:37
02:58
20:32
07:00
01:54
04:48
Modern Calligraphy: Letters, Words and Phrases
00:34
20:40
17:33
03:50
Modern Calligraphy: White Ink on Black Paper
00:31
06:22
13:56
04:43
Modern Calligraphy: Putting it all Together
00:58
00:30
04:26
13:57
03:34
07:32
10:17
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Learn the art of calligraphy from a modern master–Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls. This four-part course is perfect for beginners, including ample warm up exercises that will help you understand how to hold the pen and control the flow of ink onto the page. From there, you’ll learn how to form upper and lowercase letters in a modern style, and how to join them to create beautiful words and phrases. By the end of this course, you will be ready to apply calligraphy to anything imaginable, from a simple address on an envelope to stunning wedding invitations. Learn and be inspired by Maybelle's distinctly modern approach to an ancient art form.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Part 1 Materials:
  • Straight pen holder (wood or plastic)
  • Pointed pen nib (Maybelle uses Nikko G pointed pen nibs)
  • Black sumi ink
  • Bottle for mixing
  • White ink (Maybelle uses Dr. PH Martens bleed-proof white)
  • Calligraphy pen rest
  • Inkwells for black and white ink
  • Black paper
  • Lined guide sheets (see PDF to make your own print-outs)
  • Vellum sheets
  • Cardstock
  • Envelopes
  • Small vellum envelopes
  • Lint-free rag
  • Pen cleaner
Part 2 Additional Materials:
  • 4” x 6” blank notecards
  • Scissors
  • Double-sided tape
Part 3 Additional Materials:
  • Black masking tape
  • 2 identical pieces of glass (for framing)
  • Assorted papers
  • Scissors
  • White eraser
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Pencil
  • Paint brush
  • Gum arabic
Part 4 Additional Materials:
  • Small paintbrush
  • Miniature spatula
  • Empty jar
  • Distilled water
  • Jar label (optional)

Modern Calligraphy: Getting Started

  • Straight pen holder (wood or plastic)
  • Pointed pen nib (Maybelle uses Nikko G pointed pen nibs)
  • Black sumi ink
  • Bottle for mixing
  • White ink (Maybelle uses Dr. PH Martens bleed-proof white)
  • Calligraphy pen rest
  • Inkwells for black and white ink
  • Black paper
  • Lined guide sheets (see PDF to make your own print-outs)
  • Vellum sheets
  • Cardstock
  • Envelopes
  • Small vellum envelopes
  • Lint-free rag
  • Pen cleaner

Modern Calligraphy: Letters, Words and Phrases

Materials from Part 1, plus:
  • 4” x 6” blank notecards
  • Scissors
  • Double-sided tape

Modern Calligraphy: White Ink on Black Paper

Materials from Parts 1 and 2, plus:
  • Small paintbrush
  • Miniature spatula
  • Empty jar
  • Distilled water
  • Jar label (optional)

Modern Calligraphy: Putting it all Together

Materials from previous Parts, plus:
  • Black masking tape
  • 2 identical pieces of glass (for framing)
  • Assorted papers
  • Scissors
  • White eraser
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Pencil
  • Paint brush
  • Gum arabic
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Assemble and hold your calligraphy pen
  • Warm up using exercises
  • Create upper and lower case letters
  • Clean your pen and refill your inkwell
  • Wrap gifts with practice sheets
  • Make an origami paper envelope
 
What you’ll get:
  • An in depth class on calligraphy essentials
  • 21 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls
  • The ability to leave comments, ask question and interact with other students 
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Modern Calligraphy: A 4-Part Series Reviews
1506 users recommended this class to a friend
Jennifer Krasovic
wonderful!
May 8
 
Amit V
It was wonderful! I loved it. Will surely be trying it out
More than 3 months ago
 
Sandra Amoore
This class is excellent for beginners. I know what materials are needed and how to use the pen.
More than 3 months ago