Learn Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Calligraphy Tutorial for Beginners

Download the free worksheet needed for this tutorial here: tinyurl.com/calligraphy-works...
Want all of the supplies needed in order to follow along? Get them in one stop at: thepostmansknock.com/catalog/...
I'm Lindsey Bugbee, and it's my pleasure to welcome you to this detailed calligraphy tutorial designed specifically for beginners! In this ~45-minute video, you will learn calligraphy step by step with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, this calligraphy tutorial is an excellent starting point.
As the artist and calligrapher behind The Postman's Knock (TPK), I've had the pleasure of sharing my passion for calligraphy with over 200,000 online students and seeing more than 1,000,000 worksheet downloads. Since founding TPK in 2012, my work has been featured in publications like Better Homes & Gardens, Parade, and Flow Magazine. I've also had the honor of designing materials for Hollywood weddings and teaching calligraphy workshops across the US. My book, The Calligraphy Book, published by DK/Penguin Random House, is an inspirational coffee table beauty that I'm incredibly proud of.
💡 Remember: this learn calligraphy tutorial comes with a FREE 4-page worksheet to help you practice along with the video. Download it here: Free Calligraphy Worksheet: tinyurl.com/calligraphy-works...
Jump to Sections:
0:13 - Part I: The Supplies
3:43 - Part II: Other Considerations
5:53 - Part III: The Basic Technique
7:55 - Part IV: Filling Out the Worksheet Together
45:27 - Resources and Conclusions
Helpful Links:
✍️ How to Prepare New Calligraphy Nibs for Use: thepostmansknock.com/prepare-...
✍️ About Amy Style Calligraphy : tinyurl.com/about-amy-tpk
✍️ The Amy Style Calligraphy Worksheet: thepostmansknock.com/catalog/...
✍️ The Beginner's Modern Calligraphy Online Course: tinyurl.com/tpk-calligraphy-c...
✍️ The Calligraphy Book: tinyurl.com/calligraphy-book
✍️ Free Calligraphy Worksheet: tinyurl.com/calligraphy-works...
I hope this video helps you to discover calligraphy -- and encourages you to approach your practice with enthusiasm and patience. Remember, it's not just about the beautiful letters you create, but the joy you find in the process.
"Most people start calligraphy with the end in mind. So, what they're looking for is the result. 'I am going to learn how to make breathtaking letters that I can then connect in order to make words.' But, what you don't end up realizing is that the result is the smallest piece of the puzzle. What ends up getting people hooked on calligraphy is not the result, not the ability to create beautiful letters. It's the feeling that keeps you coming back to your desk." - Quote from the video
Happy writing!
Lindsey
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[@WesCrawford]

I had to stop the video for a minute to pre-order the book, LIndsey! I'm so excited that it has come into being and can't wait to explore your exquisite style as a teacher and calligrapher. This video was really helpful and truly meditative to watch.

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

Yay!! Thank you! I JUST finished it two Sundays ago, so there aren't any previews and the cover image isn't quite accurate (it has some gold accenting strokes that haven't been added in yet). But, I can guarantee you that you're in for a treat in November! 🤗 Thanks so much for watching the video and the compliments on it; I really appreciate you taking the time to send some kindness my way. Have a fabulous weekend!

[@UpstateArtist]

Thank you so much for providing both the video and the worksheet. The Fourth of July holiday just got better.

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

That is so nice of you to say -- thank you very, very much! 🙏

[@raelastoddard]

This is AWESOME!!! 🎉 I absolutely L❤VE your beginners course and still working thru it, as it is packed full of soooo much goodness. Yet this is a great mini~course video to give us so much insight and practice. 🥰 You are a magnificent calligraphy teacher! 😘

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

"Mini-course" is a great way to put it! Thanks so much for the kind words about the beginner's course! I'm thrilled to hear you are enjoying it -- and so cool that you're on KZbin looking at calligraphy stuff to complement that. ❤️

[@audreyirving7571]

Hi, I am hoping to learn from this work sheet enough to combine card making and calligraphy. I have fibromyalgia and hope someday to be able to sell my cards. Thank you for your generosity in providing this resource for free.

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

I'm so glad to hear that you're excited about combining card making and calligraphy. That sounds like a wonderful creative outlet, and I hope it brings you lots of joy and relaxation. I'm sure that dealing with fibromyalgia can be really tough, so finding something therapeutic and fulfilling like this is fantastic. You're very welcome for the free resource - I'm thrilled to be a part of your creative journey! Best of luck with your card-making endeavors, and I can't wait to see where your calligraphy skills take you! 💌✨

[@audreyirving7571]

Hi Lyndsey ,Do you have a list of uk prices on your website. Do you ship to the UK ? Thanks .

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

Hi Audrey! We do ship to the UK. UK pricing is not available on the site, but you can just Google the amount in your cart to convert it ... i.e. "$40 USD to GBP". That will give you a great idea of what the amount is!

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

Does anyone know what does 32 pound paper means in international units? 100gsm? 200gsm? Somewhere between?

[@sfong718]

Google says 120gsm.

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

Thank you!