Calligraphy for Kids

Calligraphy for Kids
Author: Eleanor Winters
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2019-04-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1454936541

For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere. From the tools to the techniques to the fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special, colorful, felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman calligraphy. Children will enjoy using their new skills to write down favorite poems, fashion border designs, and create greeting cards and invitations.

Modern Calligraphy for Kids

Modern Calligraphy for Kids
Author: Sally Sanders
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781641523813

Calligraphy for kids, step by creative step. Help kids learn to dazzle friends and family with beautiful writing, thanks to this fun and contemporary guide to calligraphy. Modern Calligraphy for Kids makes it easy for kids ages 9 to 14 to learn the basic techniques--and develop the creativity and control that come with them. The detailed step-by-step instructions are easy for beginners to follow. You'll even find built-in practice pages--plus a link to print more anytime. Get started with lists of materials you need, and let kids show off their skills with extra projects like making their own party invitations. Jump into the joy of creating fancy, colorful lettering for everything from school assignments to thank you cards and artwork. Modern Calligraphy for Kids offers: A brain engaged--Discover the challenge and satisfying sensation of writing on crisp paper with brush pens. Lucky number three--Learn three kinds of letters (serif, sans serif, and script), and three types of calligraphy (pointed brush, monoline, and classic). Real-time progress--The built-in workspaces let kids look back and see how much they've improved. Give kids the tools to teach themselves the art and fun of calligraphy--no screens required.

The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering

The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering
Author: Nicole Miyuki Santo
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762465107

Create Pretty and Inspirational Hand Lettering Projects for Your Family, Friends, and Yourself! Hand lettering is making a comeback, spurred by platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. And not just adults are getting into hand lettering and calligraphy. Kids, too, can find relaxation as well as enjoyment in using hand lettering to create handmade projects for themselves and their families. The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering will introduce young crafters to the joys of hand lettering through 20 fun and inspired DIY projects that are easy to create at home. Nicole Miyuki Santo will walk children through the basics of hand lettering, including different lettering styles and tools (markers, brush pens, and paint pens) before they begin their projects, which include room art, bookmarks, picture frames, tote bags, party balloons and more. With full-color instructional and inspired photos and pep talks throughout to help spark creative juices, The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering is sure to become a modern-day hand-lettering staple for crafty kids (and their parents too).

1-2-3 Calligraphy!

1-2-3 Calligraphy!
Author: Eleanor Winters
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781402718397

Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids offers them even more artful fun. Inside they'll find new alphabets--and new ways to render the alphabets they already know--as well as fresh techniques and projects. There's coverage of the basic rules of layout; a review of some of the fundamental skills; advice on changing the weight of italic letters and forming italic capitals; and an introduction to both Swing and Modern Gothic handwriting. With just a little practice, children can make eye-catching signs, design their own personal stationery, address colorful envelopes in elegant script, and create calligraphic pictures and other decorations to hang on the wall.

Beginner Calligraphy Workbook for Kids

Beginner Calligraphy Workbook for Kids
Author: Jade Scarlett
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781638079170

Encourage kids ages 8 to 12 to create wonderful words of art using this modern calligraphy workbook Modern calligraphy is a decorative form of handwriting that turns words into gorgeous art and offers more freedom than traditional calligraphy, making it easier for kids to learn. This fun workbook teaches kids how to use modern calligraphy to create their very own beautiful letters using four easy-to-follow steps. What sets the Beginner Calligraphy Workbook for Kids apart from other lettering and modern calligraphy books: The basics--They'll start by learning the difference between classic and modern calligraphy, the supplies they'll need, how to hold their pen, and more. Lots of writing--Next they'll practice the eight strokes that make up calligraphy and learn how to combine them to create letters. Fun alphabets--In this section they'll hone their skills by writing a Whimsical Alphabet, brushing a Bouncy Alphabet, and taking on a Traditional Alphabet. Practice pulling it together--They'll build on all they've learned by focusing on their entry and exit strokes as they practice connecting letters and writing out words. Help them kick off a new creative learning adventure with the Beginner Calligraphy Workbook for Kids.

Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book

Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book
Author: Grace Song
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1612438482

Practice your brush pen lettering til you’re perfect with expert drills, tips, and exercises. If you want to take your hand lettering to the next level, you need to practice, practice, practice. But merely writing the same letter over and over often leads to repeating the same mistake instead of improving your skill. Packed with expert drills, tips and exercises, Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book provides the smart coaching and blank workspace to make your daily practice easier, more efficient and more fun. It’s the ideal way to speed you on your way to creating gorgeous lettering styles. The perfect companion to author Grace Song’s Brush Pen Lettering, this handy workbook features helpful practice pages with guided lines, hints and even specific letter form combinations for many popular words, including: • Congratulations • Greetings • Wedding • Happy Birthday

Hand Lettering for Beginners

Hand Lettering for Beginners
Author: Sarah Ensign
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0744041473

Create beautiful lettering projects, quotes, birthday cards, and more once you’ve learned the basics of hand lettering from artist Sarah Ensign. Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to create stunning letter art? Now you can! This book takes you through different hand lettering styles such as faux calligraphy, brush pen lettering, and creating basic font styles such as monoline, elegant, and brush pen scripts. Sarah Ensign, author and influencer shares this fascinating craft with you through pages of colorful examples and worksheets that allow you to practice what you’ve learned. She also shares practical tips on supplies such as pen and paper, creating beautiful fonts, and master tricky connections, and planning layouts for quotes. Simple Techniques and Endless Possibilities In this colorful, hardcover book, you’ll find hands-on lettering worksheets and step-by-step guides that will quickly build your confidence. Explore your creativity with this fun, creative craft. Hand lettering for Beginners has a fun, non-intimidating approach to guiding readers through hand lettering techniques and possibilities. This book will start a fascinating hobby that will allow you to grow your hand lettering skills and create your own unique projects.

The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners

The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners
Author: June & Lucy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2019-08-12
Genre: Calligraphy
ISBN: 9781646081493

Hello there crafty friends of mine! I’m Kristin - mama to the most incredible little human around, graphic designer, hand letterer, and creator of June & Lucy. I love the 4 C’s in my life: cats, coffee, couches, and cooking, and as you can tell from my Instagram captions, I think I am much funnier than I probably am. My goal with this book is to help you avoid the countless months of research, trial and error, and mistakes that I made along the way, by giving you a straight forward, easy to understand explanation of the process behind hand lettering so that you can start your lettering journey with a strong foundation.

Modern Calligraphy

Modern Calligraphy
Author: Leslie Tieu
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2017-04-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9780998906201

Ever wanted to learn the modern calligraphy style of lettering but didn't know how to begin? "Modern Calligraphy: a beginner's guide to pointed pen and brush pen lettering" includes everything you need to started. This book will cover the tools needed to learn pointed pen calligraphy including pen holders, nibs, inks, and papers. It also explores tools needed for brush pen lettering including reviews of multiple types of brush tips and pens.This guide will explore the basic pen strokes of modern calligraphy. It provides tracing guides to practice these strokes as well as step-by-step instructions on how to write each letter. The guide offers instructions on how to create your own style of lettering by offering over 600 ways to write letters of the alphabet.Define your style and have fun with lettering with instructions on bounce lettering, shadowing, bubbling, and more.

The Kids Book of Creative Lettering

The Kids Book of Creative Lettering
Author: Lindsay Ostrom
Publisher: Cut It Up
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Lettering
ISBN: 9781892726100

This is the best book for beginners. If you want to learn how to letter this book is for you. It is simple enough for kids to use. It also shows you how to do a little doodling to add to your letters. It even includes a practice sheet that you can copy. Trace our letters until you become a pro. We show you how. We also include pen tips & suggestions.