Getting started can be the hardest hurdle in your hand lettering journey. The array of lovely lettering inspiration across resources like Pinterest and Instagram can be daunting. Join me in this beginner hand lettering course as we explore the tools, tips, and basic exercises you will need to build a foundation for your own unique lettering style.

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No prior knowledge or materials will be needed. You can get started with whatever you have available in your home right now! In this course, we will cover supplies and brushes (from Tombows to Pentels and more), basic brush strokes, connecting letters, and forming freehand words and phrases.
Optional Class Supplies *

Paper

Canson XL Marker Pad

Bee Paper Marker Pad

Non-brush lettering tools

Paper Mate pencil

Micron pen

Sharpie marker

Beginner brush pens

Kuretake fude brush pen

Tombow fude brush pen

Pentel fude touch sign brush pen

Alternate brush pens

Tombow dual tip brush pen

Sharpie brush pen

Pigma brush pen

Pentel water brush

* The tools above are ones I have tested and recommend, but feel free to explore alternate brands or use what you have available at home. Also, note that Amazon affiliate links are included above. I will receive a small commission for these supplies at no additional cost to you.

For the class project, we’re going to letter a phrase or sentence of advice to our younger selves. This can be anything you’d want to help your younger self out with or help an old you feel more confident or brave about. You can do a simple “you can do it” or you can use a quote that you like.