Calligraphy Tutorial | Calligraphy Resources

So you're brand new (or pretty new) to calligraphy and are a little lost on where to start. 

BEEN there. DONE that. Don't blame you a bit.

There are quite a few books and resources out there but we're calling out our favorite GO-TO's.

Books:

Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy (still use this one ALL the time), by Eleanor Winters

Mastering Calligraphy: The Complete Guide to Hand Lettering (which features our very own, Bailey Rivera!!) by the lovely Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls

Our friend Molly Suber Thorpe of Plurabelle's new beauty, Modern Calligraphy

Online:

A newbie on the scene: The Curious Calligrapher is a gorgeous site dedicated to ALL this calligraphy, servicing the calligraphy community. Here you'll find more resources, forums and gorgeous eye candy! 

The IAMPETH (or The International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting-WHEW!) is a trove of AMAZING resources from the best calligraphers in the world. This site could easily suck up days, even weeks of your life. They also have awesome teaching videos too! This one's too good to miss.

 Locally:

You never know, you may just have a calligraphy mentor down the street! Google-ing "__your city__ calligraphy guild" is the BEST and FASTEST way to find local letter-lovers nearby. Plus, these non-profit organizations also offer workshops, get togethers and moral support (when you just can't get your letters to look quite right).

There really are so many more out there...so be sure to share YOUR favorites in comments section! We always love to hear new suggestions:)

Peace, love and letters,
Emma & Bailey