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Calligraphy, Lettering & Type Blog

Learn modern calligraphy with me! Here I post video tutorials, Procreate lettering tips, new product releases, calligraphy workshop announcements, and more.

 
Free Brush Lettering Course for Beginners!
Free Brush Lettering Course for Beginners!

Want to learn beautiful brush lettering on your iPad? This free 90-minute course is the perfect place to start.

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Calligraphy & Lettering, iPad Lettering & Calligraphy, Learn, Procreate, Tutorial, VideoMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 10, 2025modern calligraphy, modernComment
Lettering Flourishes Masterclass: The Secrets to Elegant, Effortless Calligraphy Flourishing
Lettering Flourishes Masterclass: The Secrets to Elegant, Effortless Calligraphy Flourishing

In this class you will learn my 10 principles for successful flourishing, so you’ll know exactly where, when, and how to add flourishes that enhance your lettering rather than detract from it.

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Learn, Tutorial, Video, Design & Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, SkillshareMolly Suber ThorpeFebruary 3, 2025Skillshare
New Course! Modern Calligraphy: Design A Flourished Script Layout in Procreate
New Course! Modern Calligraphy: Design A Flourished Script Layout in Procreate

This project-based class is a detailed tutorial for a wildly-flourished, full-page calligraphy layout. You will learn how to combine 10+ lines of flourishing into a cohesive, stunning composition.

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Learn, Tutorial, Video, Design & Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, SkillshareMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 3, 2024Skillshare
IAMPETH Virtual Calligraphy Summit 2023
IAMPETH Virtual Calligraphy Summit 2023

Register today for this two-day, online event featuring demonstrations by twelve calligraphers from around the world (including me!) followed by Q&A sessions.

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Learn, Tutorial, Video, Workshops & Events, Procreate, iPad Lettering & Calligraphy, FlourishingMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 2, 2023IAMPETH
New Course! Calligraphy for Mindfulness: 8 Reflections and A Meditative Exercise
New Course! Calligraphy for Mindfulness: 8 Reflections and A Meditative Exercise

In this relaxing Skillshare class, I focus on calligraphy not as a technical skill to be mastered, but as a practice to be enjoyed – one that can stir creativity and evoke a unique sort of mindful focus.

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Learn, Tutorial, Video, Design & Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, SkillshareMolly Suber ThorpeJuly 31, 2023Skillshare
Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop
Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop

In this Skillshare class, you will learn how to combine various Adobe Photoshop effects – in conjunction with real paper textures – to emulate real letterpress printing with beautiful results.

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Learn, Tutorial, Video, Calligraphy & Lettering, Graphic Design, Skillshare, PhotoshopMolly Suber ThorpeApril 5, 2023Skillshare
The Best Gifts for Calligraphers
The Best Gifts for Calligraphers

Whether you’re shopping for a calligrapher in your life or treating yourself, I’ve compiled 27 irresistible gift ideas that any lettering artist will love.

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Books, Calligraphy & Lettering, Favorite Things, Learn, DIYMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 15, 2022lettering, pointed pen, wishlist, gift, gift guideComment
The Best Calligraphy and Lettering Books for Beginners and Pros Alike
The Best Calligraphy and Lettering Books for Beginners and Pros Alike

This list of 46 books is divided between six categories, so you can browse books for studying pointed pen calligraphy, vintage hand lettering, and typography fundamentals.

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Books, Calligraphy & Lettering, Favorite Things, Graphic Design, LearnMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 14, 2022lettering, pointed pen, typographer, typography, type, design, workbooksComment
Introducing Trace-to-Learn Lettering Workbooks!
Introducing Trace-to-Learn Lettering Workbooks!

Introducing my new workbook series: Trace-to-Learn Lettering! These straightforward, traceable workbooks cover everything lettering – from calligraphy to cursive.

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Learn, Flourishing, Books, Calligraphy & Lettering, DIY, Trace-to-LearnMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 18, 2022flourish, workbook, practice sheets, Christmas, animal flourishes, trace
Free Workbook: 8 Principles of Lettering Flourishes
Free Workbook: 8 Principles of Lettering Flourishes

Download my biggest freebie yet! This 18-page workbook covers what I consider to be the eight most important principles for successful calligraphy and lettering flourishing.

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Learn, Tutorial, Flourishing, Free Lettering Toolkit, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 5, 2022flourish, workbook, free
6 Tips & Tricks for Mastering Procreate Calligraphy
6 Tips & Tricks for Mastering Procreate Calligraphy

I’m sharing my top six tips for making the most out of your Procreate lettering practice, from my favorite learning resources to the lettering tools I can’t live without.

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Learn, Favorite Things, Calligraphy & Lettering, Free Lettering ToolkitMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 29, 2022ink, pointed pen, paper, handmadeComment
Publish A Coloring Book: How to Illustrate and Sell Your Book Online
Publish A Coloring Book: How to Illustrate and Sell Your Book Online

Are you looking for a fun way to earn money from your illustrations? Have you ever wanted to publish a book? In this comprehensive Skillshare course, I teach you how to combine the two in a creative, profitable project.

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Learn, Tutorial, Video, Design & Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, SkillshareMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 26, 2022Skillshare
Belgato Elegant Vintage Font Family
Belgato Elegant Vintage Font Family

Say hello to Belgato, a vintage-inspired typeface with delicate details.

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Fonts, Design & Branding, Graphic DesignMolly Suber ThorpeJune 7, 2022typeface, font, serif, retro, midcenturyComment
Santa Rosa Vintage Font Duo
Santa Rosa Vintage Font Duo

Introducing Santa Rosa Font Duo, a set of two all-caps typefaces: a vintage woodblock-inspired display face and a wide, complementary sans-serif.

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Fonts, Design & Branding, Graphic DesignMolly Suber ThorpeMay 24, 2022typeface, font, serif, western, woodblock, retro, sans serifComment
New Book: Modern Cursive Handwriting
New Book: Modern Cursive Handwriting

Say hello to Modern Cursive Handwriting, a step-by-step guide and workbook to learn script penmanship for adults and teens (with bonus downloads)!

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, BooksMolly Suber ThorpeApril 14, 2022modern calligraphy, book, handwriting, cursive, penmanship, modernComment
How to Draw a Drop Cap Letter G in Procreate
How to Draw a Drop Cap Letter G in Procreate

Learn how to draw this 3D drop cap letter G with a retro vibe, geometric dimension, and real texture. This technique uses Procreate for the iPad.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, YouTube, Free Lettering Toolkit, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 4, 2022ipadComment
Magritte Surrealist Serif Font
Magritte Surrealist Serif Font

Introducing Magritte, a serif display font with surrealist sensibilities.

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Fonts, Design & Branding, Graphic DesignMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 1, 2022typeface, font, ornament, surreal, serifComment
Draw with Me: Extra Flourished Calligraphy Layout
Draw with Me: Extra Flourished Calligraphy Layout

Draw with me! You can follow along with this super flourished calligraphy layout from home using my free flourishing practice sheets.

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Learn, Procreate, Tutorial, Video, YouTube, FlourishingMolly Suber ThorpeFebruary 25, 2022flourish, Frederick Douglass, quote, layout, Draw with me
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