Starting something new can be intimidating — especially when it comes to a creative skill like hand lettering. Maybe you’ve admired beautiful quotes on Instagram or watched mesmerizing lettering videos online and thought, “I could never do that.” But here’s the truth: you absolutely can. And our Beginner Lettering Course is designed to show you how.
We created this course with true beginners in mind. You don’t need any prior experience, fancy tools, or artistic background to get started. All you need is a pen, paper, and a bit of curiosity. The course is structured step-by-step, so you can build confidence gradually as you learn both the technique and the mindset behind beautiful lettering.
We begin with the fundamentals: understanding how to hold and control a brush pen. This might sound simple, but learning the difference between thick and thin strokes — and how to create them with consistent pressure — is the core of hand lettering. You’ll spend time practicing basic strokes, which are the building blocks for every letter you’ll create.
Once you’re comfortable with your strokes, we move into the alphabet. You’ll learn how each letter is formed, both lowercase and uppercase, and how to break complex shapes into simpler parts. We provide guide sheets, examples, and real-time demonstrations to help you see how it’s done. This stage is where you’ll start to feel the rhythm of lettering and begin developing muscle memory.
After learning the individual letters, you’ll start putting them together. Connecting letters into words can be tricky at first, but we’ll guide you through spacing, balance, and how to keep your words flowing naturally. You’ll also explore different lettering styles, so you can find a voice that feels like yours — whether you prefer classic elegance or bold, playful forms.
One of the highlights of the course is learning how to plan and sketch your lettering layouts. This step is key if you want to go beyond basic practice and start creating finished pieces. You’ll discover how to choose meaningful words or phrases, how to compose them on the page, and how to add visual interest with size, style, and flourishes.
We also include lessons on common challenges beginners face — like shaky lines, inconsistent sizing, and confidence blocks. Through each module, we offer tips to troubleshoot these issues and encourage you to embrace the imperfections as part of the learning process. Mistakes are not setbacks in lettering — they’re steps forward.
Throughout the course, you’ll work on simple but satisfying projects: greeting cards, quote prints, journaling headers, and small framed pieces. These aren’t just practice exercises. They’re finished creations you can feel proud of. And by the end of the course, you’ll not only understand how to letter — you’ll have tangible proof of how far you’ve come.
More than anything, our goal is to help you enjoy the process. Lettering isn’t about rushing to the end or comparing yourself to others. It’s about slowing down, being present, and making something that feels personal. With each stroke, you’re building a skill — but you’re also creating a moment of calm, expression, and creativity.
By the time you finish the Beginner Lettering Course, you’ll walk away with a solid foundation, a growing sense of style, and a deeper connection to the words you write. You’ll be ready to keep exploring, keep practicing, and maybe even share your work with the world. But most importantly, you’ll have discovered that lettering is something anyone can do — especially you.