Brush Calligraphy Workshop

Discover the expressive, dynamic, and modern art of Brush Calligraphy. Characterized by smooth pressure transitions, fluid loops, and flexible strokes, this series guides you through versatile brush pen techniques to master one of contemporary lettering's most popular styles.

Module 1: Brush Calligraphy Foundations (Minuscules & Majuscules)

Duration: 3 Hours

Level: Beginner (No prior experience needed)

What you will learn:

Introduction to brush pen pressure, basic strokes, and pen angles.
Lowercase Letters (Minuscules): Stroke order, letter proportions, and connecting letters.
Uppercase Letters (Majuscules): Structure, entry/exit strokes, and consistency.

Module 2: Dynamics (Flourishing & Bouncy Lettering)

Duration: 2 Hours

Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate (Module 1 recommended)

Break free from rigid baselines and bring your lettering to life. This workshop focuses on adding rhythm, movement, and elegance to your script through expressive bouncing techniques and sweeping flourish extensions.

What you will learn:

Bouncy Lettering: Breaking the baseline, altering letter heights, and rhythm.
Flourishing: Principles of oval-based loops, cross-bar extensions, and balanced flourishes.
Integration: Combining bouncy rhythm with elegant flourishes in full words.

Module 3: Style Development & Application (Create Your Own Style)

Duration: 2 Hours

Level: Intermediate / Advanced

Transform standard brush script into your own signature artistic style. Learn how to experiment with slants, weights, and decorative variations to compose eye-catching final pieces and personalized quotes.

What you will learn:

Style Exploration: Experimenting with slant, weight contrast, and letter spacing.
Composition & Layout: Balancing short quotes and word hierarchy.
Final Project: Designing and writing a personalized quote card.