Basic Calligraphy Strokes (Beginner Calligraphy 101) | The Happy Ever Crafter

There are 9 basic strokes that create the letters of the alphabet in calligraphy. This video covers all the basic strokes and how to use them! In this video I also cover the main, biggest mistake beginners make when learning calligraphy and how to correct it!
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[@Warrendoe]

Am a retired teacher and decided to teach myself calligraphy as you do and ordered some books and pens and made a start it was okay-ish but your video breaking the letter down into strokes makes everything so much easier I’ve looked at other calligraphy videos but speaking as a professional teacher of 30 Years...yours is the best I’ve found for content, clarity ....just all round..

[@mbm8377]

The breaking down of the alphabet by different colors to show the strokes is genius!!

[@judichristopher4604]

... but I do not understand why it is sped up!!!! That is the most important part of this video! ... and... the camera could have been closer... I really love the way she makes her lettering... she is truly an artist...

[@mmmmlllljohn]

It is sped up because it is an introductory video telling about her classes - not a teaching video.😍

[@judichristopher4604]

OHHH... that's tooo bad... it would have been a great teaching video.

[@TheHyde8875]

I couldn't get past her up-speaking long enough to find out.

[@dioluciano]

MaryBeth Mulhall it just take too much practices

[@naamahdarling]

You managed to explain in 7:39 minutes what books failed to explain clearly enough to me. Thank you!

[@eramletters5205]

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[@sunshineland]

As someone who learned to write cursive as a child, I think there are two aspects that separate cursive from calligraphy. 1) The continuation - you don't lift your pen when writing cursive, but you do with calligraphy. 2) The pressure - you keep the same pressure throughout when writing cursive, but you put more pressure on down strokes and ease it on up strokes in calligraphy.

[@laurenelliott9532]

As a beginner, I can say that this is the best breakdown of calligraphy I have seen so far after watching multiple videos the last few days. This was the first time hearing that cursive and calligraphy are different because calligraphy letters are composed of strokes. So excited to have that base knowledge when I'm practicing the basics! Thank you!

[@user-yt7xw5ox6k]

Lauren Elliott me too! All this time I thought I was doing calligraphy, it's cursive tho!

[@Mookielady]

I agree! I've also watched several videos in the last few days and this is the only one that has broken it down so completely.

[@patrishanotpatricia6456]

Yes!

[@achengster4]

I like how she adds an extra element into writing. most tutorials focus on the lines and spacing. She adds a third element which is pressure. I really enjoyed watching this video as a better break down. Her detailed explanations of each letter is very impressive.

[@melissalang6848]

I completely agree with this above comment! I've never heard of some of the explanations you've given in this video before and I've watched a lot of calligraphy vids. Thanks so much Thehappyevercrafter for breaking it down so well!

[@scottwalker2398]

I'm pushing 70 and never had any interest in calligraphy until I watched this video and several of Becca's other video's. Now I've got Tombow brush pens and Rhodia paper ordered, and I've signed up for one of her courses. I think she hypnotized me with those darned eyes. Her well organized and precise approach to teaching really piqued my interest. Nice job Becca, and thank you.

[@ansleysvlogs2073]

who else is wanting to learn this during quarantine so you watching this video

[@Just.Me122]

MEEE🤣🤣🤣

[@d2row96]

I got into fountain pens.... led to this lol

[@theog8039]

Easily the best calligraphy for beginners video on the internet. My calligraphy got 10x better in a matter of seconds after hearing the information she had to share. Love love love this!

[@TheChunder3]

Now that is what’s known as a ‘threshold concept’ - this 7 minute tutorial unlocks the fundamentals of calligraphy - brilliant!

[@cynk956]

Thank you. How generous of you to share your knowledge at no cost. It helps someone like me, who is a beginner, not to give up too soon!

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@@saujanyaroy4942 they ca earn money from yt but they will not collect money from us before making any comments please think and do

[@eramletters5205]

You can watch my channel too , I am also a Calligrapher

[@BarbieBarbieto19]

That is the FIRST time anyone has ever explained it in a way I understood this. (and I have taken paid workshops and classes!) Thank you!

[@LynS216]

I really like that you have explained why the basic strokes are important and how they connect together in different letters. The way you've described it all here is very easy to understand.

[@mcj084]

After seeing so many demonstration videos without revealing any basic rules of calligraphy, I stumbled upon this gem. It TRULY is Calligraphy 101. THIS is someone that actually knows how to teach. I’m actually trying to not only improve my cursive handwriting, but started getting accustomed to using a fountain pen and also have an interest in learning calligraphy. The more skills we can learn, the better our understanding of their differences and the better our proficiency can become. Thank you, Becca, for making this video and providing such a vital understanding of the basics of calligraphy. I’ll go and check out your course now.

[@suzieqtorres903]

You are the first tutorial video that actually demonstrates how to begin calligraphy. Thank you so much. Very helpful. Can't wait to start practicing. ❤

[@biancaskids8563]

Knowing how to do something and being able to teach others how to do it is two different things. You know how to teach it! This short video is the best how-to on calligraphy. Thank you for sharing.

[@a.dot.rozdesigns7622]

I took a break from calligraphy to start learning how to draw...... but you’ve inspired me to restart show me your drills :) 🇨🇦

[@evettelesch5940]

First video i've seen that breaks down the strokes. Now i know what I've been doing wrong and why i could not get it right! Still struggling with pressure but i believe it would be much easier after knowing what i just learnt. Thank you!

[@ritahanigan7896]

Great video explaining the absolute basics of calligraphy. Nowadays they don't even teach cursive writing in schools - totally blows my mind! Anyway, you have helped me a lot.🥰

[@cozycozie3593]

I’m a kid and I’ve never done calligraphy only cursive and I really wanted to learn it and I am able to write words so easily and I learned under 10 minutes amazing video you earned a like and a subscriber

[@ankitajana3071]

I have never seen a better tutorial than this. On the internet. For free. You are doing an amazing job. Thank you. ❤

[@Justin-ie6ch]

Wanting to make a sign for our wedding in May, this video is a great start. Thank you!

[@elaine-cb]

Wow! You have explained and demonstrated the differences in cursive and calligraphy. How could I have spent my 69 years not knowing this!!!! Brilliantly explained thank you so much!

[@sarahannzelinski5109]

You just made my day! I have been soo struggling with the breakdown of the calligraphy letters! Thanks!

[@Treasures4Food]

This is an awesome thing to share. I've loved calligraphy my whole life! You're a good teacher. Honestly, thank you.

[@franzabananza]

As a person who loves writing and reading it’s so crazy to me that words and letters can be art to. Like WOW

[@user-ol8vd9cx6s]

You in one sentence, taught me why I have been doing it wrong for years. Why I couldn’t get it. In just a few minutes you taught me what made perfect sense. Thank you.

[@jessicadreams1872]

This is the best example of calligraphy breakdown i have ever seen. Thank you for this. Please keep breaking thinga down like thia, it really helped.

[@malgosiax93]

I’m learning calligraphy since few months, but I like to back to basics. I would love to see this video a few months ago.... It’s best video for beginners I’ve ever seen 💕🌺

[@Constan-ceHagen]

Becca is one of the best teachers I have ever seen. This video is a must watch

[@satyambrown]

This is so cool. When I was learning to write the Catholic nuns would cane my hands for messy writing, which made it harder to write neater, resulting in more caning. I have always had messy writing as an adult, and when I try to write neater the trauma would tighten up the muscles in my hands making the writing worse. I am training myself through calligraphy to enjoy writing as artistic expression with your helpful content. Thank you!

[@anandahardial236]

I think I am going to FINALLY learn calligraphy, since most of the videos I have seen have never broke it down this way. I am so excited to finally do this!

[@SomethingYoung1403]

You have explained this to me in a way that it FINALLY makes sense- i keep trying to copy whole letters without understanding that it is a series of basic strokes- which of course, has not worked- Thank you sooooo much!

[@AMentorway4u]

Stoke of genius. Clear, clean, and decisive. Awesome

[@radhikaved4264]

Seriously the best video of calligraphy on KZbin! Beautiful steps and lovely tips to maintain consistency.

[@abumaria5781]

I love this, it explains and gives a clear explanation on the strokes 🤩🤩🤩

[@mandapakags]

Excellent breakdown of tricks and strokes for a beginner. Thank you. This is the first time I am looking at calligraphy and you got me hooked on to it now.

[@farayhaahmed7235]

This is the only video here on youtube that has actually helped me understand how to begin with calligraphy. Thank you for making this easy. ♥️

[@joannew6605]

Thank you! I'm retired, enjoyed a calligraphy class years ago, wanting to try it again. This is great. Much appreciated.

[@stellarstar9340]

This tutorial was phenomenal!! Absolutely amazingly awesome & helpful!!! Ty!! 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻💓❣️ I agree with all of the comments in that this has BY FAR been the BEST tutorial for beginners on calligraphy and how to create the proper, beautiful, and perfect calligraphy writing text! Love it!

[@amitkamble1098]

It's really beautiful! The skill of writing and the teacher both !!! Lovely

[@stancexpunks]

This is such a great intro to calligraphy video! Totally different from what I was expecting/ all the other intro to calligraphy videos out there. Pointing out the distinction between cursive and calligraphy was very much needed.

[@bill_jennings]

This video made total sense the way you've broken down the basic strokes. Brilliantly well done. Thank you.

[@editsOG]

Wooooow you have helped me sooooo much breaking down tha strokes. No joke this blew my mind. Thank you.!!

[@gailalli8086]

Becca this is SO good! Congrats on the new channel!🙌🏻

[@nannyann65]

Love that sign you have under your computer screen.

[@janetallchin1898]

This has been one of the best explanations between cursive and calligraphy I've ever seen!Totally easy to understand with those examples!Thank you!!

[@TeacherMunaUzir]

All this while I thought cursive is calligraphy. Thank you for showing the differences. I’m looking forward for more videos..

[@9647245626]

Most elaborate & descriptive tutorial ever....thanks miss😘

[@Allyourbase1990]

This is one of those things where you either have it , or you don’t I feel like . I don’t have a steady hand , and I’m horrible at art . But wish I could do this . Super cool

[@ME-dp3nf]

That was an amazingly informative class! Tbh all the other videos ive seen is basically people who just made a video about how they do it out of muscle memory without really teaching the basics to people. Youve taught me more in those mere 7 minutes than what 20-30 other youtube and skillshare videos have taught me. Much love to you 🧡🧡🧡

[@denisebmz78]

New to your channel and I LOVE the way you explain things. Thank you!

[@margaretwhitehead7362]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been really struggling to understand the concept and how to connect each letter. You breaking down the lettered strokes has really helped me understand what I should be practicing first! Then go on to forming the words- Once’s I’ve mastered the strokes and thickness something less of my lines that will help me for much better letters

[@liujack4260]

Second time watch this now. Am on my second week, em actually second time of practicing basic stroke, it seemed to me that I was getting a hang out of this. I will keep on doing it and see what it will turn out for me. Thanks a lot for the instruction!

[@jovialdoodles7602]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve watched many calligraphy videos but never one that broke this down into strokes!

[@eramletters5205]

I am also a Calligrapher pls visit my channel

[@mohuyamoonwara1908]

Finally found a video which shows the basic of calligraphy... Thank you💖

[@canvas_125]

I loved this video! Straight to the point and perfect breakdown about calligraphy. Awesome ♥️

[@yellie416]

Thank you so much for this video! I was making the exact mistake and was frustrated why my letter didn't look smooth. This was the most helpful video for beginners like me!

[@ehllwy]

Your description of calligraphy makes so much sense. It has just clicked everything into place for me! Thank you!

[@eramletters5205]

I am also a Calligrapher pls visit my channel

[@VonnieSF]

You are the best calligraphy teacher. Thank you so much! I joined your lecture and I am so excited to learn. Once again, THANK YOU QUEEN. ❤

[@chandrakaelin5222]

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!! This is the most helpful tutorial I've seen so far. The way you explained the breakdown really made it all click for me. I have signed for your curriculum and am so anxious to get started!

[@shivar7125]

this is the best basic for begginers! WOW you are a great teacher

[@OnecaODwyer]

I LITERALLY HAVE CHILLS DOWN MY SPINE IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED! Thanks for the INSANELY simple but oh so powerful advice Becca! PS. I am starting calligraphy/brush lettering for the EXACT same reason you started back in the day - rocking it out as an Archi in an Engineering firm - lacking serious creativity in my life ... Thanks for being an inspiration!

[@aaronb2181]

Over 3 years laters, I'm assuming you won't come back but just in case you do, how is calligraphy going?

[@mariannerayo8070]

What an incredible talent - so beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@alo0801]

I’ve been trying to learn calligraphy but have given up and picked up the pen so many times I’ve lost count. Your video really helped me understand where I’m going wrong, thank you!

[@yourfriend6505]

After a long and lot of seeking finally find the best calligraphy teacher.... thank you... very beautiful ❤️

[@irinabains4300]

Hey Becca! You are absolutely amazingg✨ however I was just wondering if you could pls post a video teaching how you formulate your letters...thanx❤

[@janetleblanc8009]

Hi Becca, your the best! i love the way you teach us and explain the strokes to us! thank you 💕

[@MZLOVLEA1]

I love this!!!!! Thank u for explaining this to me, I’ve searched you tube for beginner calligraphy lessons and this was this first video I actually got some pointers from.

[@MrDidaxi]

Top notch vid. At last: well explained trivia! Bravo! 👌🏻 Many thanks!

[@eramletters5205]

I am also a Calligrapher, pls visit my channel too

[@thecommenter3409]

This is the best video I found about calligraphy... I owe you a huge thanks. but I would like to make a request. Can you make an in depth tutorial on how to do calligraphy with WATER COLOR BRUSHES not with brush pens.

[@Sylviiae]

Thank you sooooooo much I was terrible at calligraphy but now I’m so much better

[@wardani9076]

Thank you so much! This is the best channel KZbin I find to learn hand lettering😍

[@mansijoshi5330]

It totally made sense. It actually clears my mind and now I can easily learn it. Thanku!💗🤗

[@eramletters5205]

I am also a Calligrapher pls visit my channel

[@TracieClaiborne]

I love this video! I teach lettering in person and I start with this concept as well. Cursive is not calligraphy! I just taught a workshop for Bible journaling people who had been attempting lettering in their Bible and when I told them that it's not cursive, they screamed. haha!! I could almost see a light bulb over their heads. I love it!! Great video - your production on your videos rocks!

[@eramletters5205]

I am also a Calligrapher pls visit my channel

[@melanieward3846]

I’m so happy I found this video!!! I’m planning on getting started in calligraphy and picking up some supplies this weekend and your video is just what I need! I’m now a subscriber and excited to learn from you!!

[@lisamdrake5696]

Ahhhh...now I completely understand why all these KZbinrs I watch doing bullet journaling all write the same way!! Now I need to learn how! New subscriber here! ❤️😁

[@justrandom8766]

You are a really good teacher and explain it really well. Thank you. I really want to learn and have beautiful writing. What's the difference with beginners pens? What you've shown me here about the strokes you use is really helpful. I will practise every day☺

[@purplecreatives3808]

wow,, you just earned a new subscriber ... thanks

[@CourtneyBriee]

SO helpful and quick! Loved this video. Thank you!

[@ashleelawing9346]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This video has changed my life! It's like I've just had a smack across the face & being yelled at... duh 🙄.... It's opened my eyes! 👀 😊 Thank You!

[@uploadedvideos1955]

YAY! Great video. Looking forward to the course! Feel like this video was just what I needed to get motivated to give this a try. - Josh

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

Welcome! January will be here so soon! :D

[@chinthasriharsha6680]

Born with a talent

[@caroldick6394]

This is the best guide I’ve seen . Explains exactly where I’m going wrong . It doesn’t help being left handed . Thank you for making this video . Subscribed xx

[@deepsaha9085]

You've done a great job!! I'm happy that you exist here on KZbin!! you're the calligraphy queen!!🙌🏼

[@taliakhalid9706]

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[@eramletters5205]

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[@drawwithshagun7949]

@@eramletters5205 I'll visit 💟🖌️🎄🤗:)

[@emilyadeline9328]

I literally had a mental breakdown just to learn the strokes-

[@Jecykshaji]

It's okay. You can do it. Practice makes perfect. 🤗 👍🌼🌻 All the best. Take your time. Be kind to yourself.

[@kylachukes8969]

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[@rickilieberman2136]

Hi I am so proud of you! I am just a student learning right along with you! But you are not giving up! That is great!

[@100mfp]

Loved seeing the basic strokes illustrated. Thank you so much! From reading other's comments I see this was a very helpful video!

[@DityaSangGita]

I'm coming back to your videos so often even when I _am_ now able to do decent calligraphy strokes. All thanks to your tutorials❤. I have been learning this _like_ waaay faster than I thought; in just approximately 2 months. I too learned cursive as everybody did as a child, but even then I just loved to break down the cursive in between a word because I thought the letters would be nicer in appearance. Now that I'm learning calligraphy I'm becoming more and more obsessed with writing as slow as I can to perfect my basic strokes 😍

[@jeffreynatividad1562]

She’s pretty 😊

[@jenbo2547]

Holy crow, your writing looks computer generated, how perfect.

[@moonchekhov6400]

The first seven and a half minutes already makes this form of art very easy to follow and sound very scientific! Thank you so much for demystify this great form of art!

[@namratajain8594]

Wow! Thanks so much. No one has explained that so clearly. I just thought I wasn't putting the right pressure when in fact I needed to build it and not hold my pen to paper.

[@pratishtha78]

Please tell me that which calligraphy brush pen are best

[@boxypunkchick3357]

So would you suggest a beginner should practice the strokes before learning the actual lettering? Then for paper, would it be more beneficial for a beginner to use grid paper? I am asking because my 11 yr old wants to learn Calligraphy but I am not familiar with this beautiful art form.

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[@wacens1]

A complete eye opener! Amazing, thank you!

[@stevephagoo5124]

Super happy I found your channel....I’ve been wanting to learn the art of calligraphy for a while now. Thanks from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

[@LanguageLearningMarket]

I love your desk where's it from?

[@endezeichengrimm]

Probably Ikea.

[@madzy.s1541]

@@endezeichengrimm tbh everything is from Ikea lol

[@Kaymeista]

It's the Ikea malm! Great desk

[@ivyelizabeth9554]

LOVE the "Crafty Bitch" sign lol Great video as well. Looking forward to exploring more of your content.

[@susangriffis4122]

I’m so glad I watched this video 🤯! I as well was trying to incorporate cursive writing. I now see the light and will start from the beginning. Thanks

[@kathylemke7854]

This was an amazing video that really showed how calligraphy is "made". Showing the basic strokes made total sense! Thank you!