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Text here. I teach lettering in modern and historical styles, using both analog and digital media. I also design resources for sustained penmanship practice, and write about the cultural significance and history of handwritten forms.

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I teach lettering in modern and historical styles, using both analog and digital media. I also design resources for sustained penmanship practice, and write about the cultural significance and history of handwritten forms.

Calligraphy and handwriting are practices—and ways of thinking—that develop over time, through attention, patience, and repetition. Whether working on paper or on a screen, the creative work is grounded in tools we’re born holding: our hands.

I teach lettering in modern and historical styles, using both analog and digital media. I also design resources for sustained penmanship practice, and write about the cultural significance and history of handwritten forms.

Close-up of Molly Suber Thorpe’s hand writing calligraphy with white ink on black paper using a pointed calligraphy pen, with art supplies and notebooks in the background.

Calligraphy and handwriting are practices—and ways of thinking—that develop over time, through attention, patience, and repetition. Whether working on paper or on a screen, the creative work is grounded in tools we’re born holding: our hands.

I teach lettering in modern and historical styles, using both analog and digital media. I also design resources for sustained penmanship practice, and write about the cultural significance and history of handwritten forms.

A fabric pen roll with a floral pattern and white ties, holding colorful calligraphy pens.

Calligraphy and handwriting are practices—and ways of thinking—that develop over time, through attention, patience, and repetition. Whether working on paper or on a screen, the creative work is grounded in tools we’re born holding: our hands.

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Various erasers arranged on a white surface.

Minimalist workspace with a closed laptop, a glass of water, a notebook, a pen, and decorative vases with dried flowers casting shadows on a beige wall.

Person sitting at a white table, using a laptop with their right hand and writing in a notebook with their left hand, with a glass of water nearby.

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Hi, I’m Molly.

I create custom lettering for brands and individuals around the world, digital assets for artists, and books for calligraphers. Since 2009, I’ve helped letterers hone their skills, opening doors to new creative opportunities and careers.

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I’m honored to bear the badge of Top Teacher on Skillshare, with over 45,000 students and 2 million minutes of watch time. I teach calligraphy, iPad lettering, and Adobe Photoshop classes.

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Design & Publish A Coloring Book (Copy) (Copy)

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Procreate Brushes

I design realistic Procreate brushes for iPad lettering and illustration. These are tools I originally created for myself to use in my own work, and have made available to other artists and creative freelancers. View all.

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YouTube Calligraphy Tutorials

I release calligraphy and Procreate tutorials on my YouTube channel. The videos are generally bite-sized, and target specific lettering techniques. I also publish relaxing, quiet demonstrations, if you’d like to sit back and watch me work. View all.