: What are some good resources for learning calligraphy? I'm not known for my good penmanship, but I would like to be able to make these hand lettered pieces that have become really popular in

@Margaret771

I learned from a bloke from my local church when I was about 10, he was a monk and was really good scribe - I then helped to produce signs and stuff for the church fete, I guess this started my love of typography.

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@Sherry646

You can learn calligraphy through books, videos, and through teachers. Books will teach you the directions of strokes for each letter, and show you many kinds of projects to make. Videos can do this as well. A teacher, such as through your regional calligraphy guild, can provide hands-on critique and feedback in addition to the above.

There is no fast way to learn calligraphy. You do need to put in the practice. I have many resources, but none of them take the place of sitting and writing. Look up my site for many resources that may help you: www.stevehusting.com/calligraphy/fantastic-calligraphy-links/
On that page, you'll find links to books I have, videos I've found helpful, and places to purchase supplies. Professionals, though meet with other professionals, which will be found in the calligraphy guilds, if at all. You'll find links to those guilds in Internet Links.

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@Phylliss782

I found a few websites don't know if you would have already found them but;
www.learncalligraphy.co.uk/ cmcgavren.home.sprynet.com/chiselpt.html calligraphy.tv/frameset/samples.html (dvd)

Also found some books;
www.studioarts.net/calligraphy/ (seems a little dated)
www.amazon.co.uk/Learn-Calligraphy-Margaret-Shepherd/dp/0767907329 (looks promising)

Personally I feel this to be a lost art form (or at least it is becoming one). But I still find it to very impressive to see what these people can do because I have awful penmanship.

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