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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.

 
Book Signing Events & Workshops
Book Signing Events & Workshops

It’s been a busy month of workshops, private lessons, and book launch events (with some late nights of supply kit assembly mixed in)…

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Books, Press, Workshops & Events, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 28, 2019LA, Los Angeles, Boston, Brookline, Angela Liguori, Studio Carta, Maine, The Meadow, Blue Hill, Book signing, Mastering Modern Calligraphy, book signingComment
Today’s the Day! My New Book Is Out!
Today’s the Day! My New Book Is Out!

This is a day I've been waiting two years for, and it seems oddly fitting that I'll spend today flying back across ten time zones…

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Books, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Graphic Design, Press, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 8, 2019book, Mastering Modern Calligraphy, modern calligraphyComment
Skillshare Class: Fauxaics in Procreate
Skillshare Class: Fauxaics in Procreate

Learn how to make digital mosaics on your iPad. This is a fun illustration technique with extremely eye-catching and rewarding results.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Graphic Design, Illustration, Procreate, TutorialMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 27, 2019Skillshare, fauxsaic, mosaic, tiles, brush packComment
A Sneak Peek Inside My New Book
A Sneak Peek Inside My New Book

Watch a 3-minute video sneak peek inside my new book! Volume up for extremely satisfying page turning sounds!

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Video, Books, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Behind the Scenes, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 20, 2019Mastering Modern CalligraphyComment
Honeydew Script Font Release
Honeydew Script Font Release

Honeydew is a monoline script font that’s my modern twist on classic schoolhouse cursive.

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Fonts, Design & Branding, Calligraphy & Lettering, Graphic Design, Wedding CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 19, 2019typeface, cursive, font, monolineComment
Pop-Up Shop!
Pop-Up Shop!

Want a signed copy of any (or all) of my three books? How about one of my limited edition Ampersand tote bags? Until October 12, 2019, I’ll have a Pop-Up Shop open right here on my website.

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Books, Workshops & Events, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 2, 2019tote bag, book, Mastering Modern Calligraphy, Modern Calligraphy, The Calligrapher’s Business HandbookComment
Skillshare Class: Flourished Layouts
Skillshare Class: Flourished Layouts

This project-based class is a guided demonstration of a flourished calligraphy layout using an iPad Pro. The demonstration is start-to-finish, and filled with my commentary every step of the way.

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Flourishing, Procreate, Tutorial, Video, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeMay 9, 2019Skillshare, Procreate, flourishComment
Skillshare Class: The Business of Calligraphy
Skillshare Class: The Business of Calligraphy

This class, presented in a relaxed, conversational format, will help you navigate the best business practices and pricing strategies for your freelance business. I answer the most frequently asked questions about owning a calligraphy business.

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Video, Books, Calligraphy & Lettering, YouTubeMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 30, 2018business, freelance, The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook, pricing, SkillshareComment
Studio Carta Workshops in Photos
Studio Carta Workshops in Photos

Earlier this month I had the privilege to teach three classes — two beginner level and one intermediate — at Studio Carta, a beautiful shop in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Behind the Scenes, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 24, 2018Angela Liguori, Boston, Brookline, workshop, Studio CartaComment
Skillshare Class: iPad Hand Lettering
Skillshare Class: iPad Hand Lettering

This is a comprehensive course on the essentials of hand lettering with Procreate on the iPad Pro. I share my favorite techniques for some of the most popular and fun lettering effects, as well as tips and shortcuts for a smooth workflow.

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Graphic Design, Procreate, Tutorial, Video, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 24, 2017Skillshare, GIF, ipadComment
Summer 2017 Workshops
Summer 2017 Workshops

Join me this summer for an afternoon of calligraphy (and coffee and cookies!). Or, gift a ticket to someone dying to learn or improve their novice skills!

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeJune 4, 2017Boston, Cambridge, Maine, Blue Hill, GSA, GrayMistComment
The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook
The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook

My new book is a guide to best business practices and pricing strategies for calligraphers and lettering artists.

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Books, Design & Branding, Calligraphy & Lettering, Learn, PressMolly Suber ThorpeMay 5, 2017freelance, pricing, prices, business, handbook, policies, The Calligrapher’s Business HandbookComment
My Newest Skillshare Class
My Newest Skillshare Class

Learn to turn a pencil sketch into realistic chalk lettering in Photoshop.

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Video, Learn, Design & Branding, Calligraphy & LetteringMolly Suber ThorpeMay 5, 2017Skillshare, Photoshop, chalk, MarloweComment
Modern Calligraphy Re-release!
Modern Calligraphy Re-release!

My book has been released by U.K. publisher Souvenir Press, which means greatly expanded distribution!

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Books, Calligraphy & LetteringMolly Suber ThorpeMay 5, 2017learn, UK, England, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, book, IrelandComment
Alfred Logo Refresh
Alfred Logo Refresh

In 2013 I designed the antlered "A" for the Alfred Coffee logo. The rest is history....

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Design & Branding, Calligraphy & LetteringMolly Suber ThorpeFebruary 6, 2017Alfred Coffee, West Hollywood, Brentwood, antlers, tea, coffee, SilverlakeComment
A Dublin Workshop
A Dublin Workshop

We put Simon & Garfunkel on the record player, made a pot of tea, and inked letters for a good four hours. Dublin calligraphy heaven!

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Calligraphy & Lettering, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 31, 2017Ireland, DublinComment
Cocoa & Calligraphy: Winter Workshop Schedule
Cocoa & Calligraphy: Winter Workshop Schedule

Winter classes are my favorite! When there are snow flurries out the window, there's nothing like sipping hot cocoa and learning to letter.

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Learn, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 3, 2016Comment
Calligrafile: The 100% FREE Calligraphy Resource Archive
Calligrafile: The 100% FREE Calligraphy Resource Archive

My newest endeavor! Say hi to Calligrafile.com, a curated website of trusted tools and resources for lettering artists.

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Books, Learn, Design & Branding, Calligraphy & Lettering, Fonts, Giveaway, Procreate, Tutorial, iPad Lettering & Calligraphy, Wedding CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 30, 2016calligrafile, Joy DeneenComment
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