Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy

4.8 ( 14 REVIEWS )
230 STUDENTS

Overview

Turn graceful lettering into creative work with the Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy course. The UK creative industries contributed an estimated £124.0 billion in GVA in 2023, showing strong demand for visual design and craft-led skills. This online calligraphy course introduces brush pens, paper, colour, texture, metallic effects, scanning, Photoshop editing and digital formatting.

Struggling to make your lettering look polished can slow your progress. This brush lettering course helps you build smoother strokes, neater layouts and stronger presentation from home. Learn to create cards, prints, invitations, journals, brand artwork and social media lettering. After completing the course, you may explore routes such as Calligraphy Artist, Freelance Lettering Designer, Wedding Stationery Designer, Craft Business Owner or Creative Workshop Tutor. Enrol today and start your creative journey online.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

Sneak Peek

Learning Outcomes

This Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy course builds hand-lettering, brush pen, colour, texture, scanning and digital lettering knowledge for creative design projects.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

► Identify key tools for brush-lettering and calligraphy projects.
► Create smooth brush strokes using simple lettering methods.
► Apply modern calligraphy styles to creative design work.
► Use colour, texture and metallic effects in lettering.
► Scan hand-lettering artwork for clean digital editing.
► Edit lettering designs with basic Photoshop techniques.

 

Who is This Course For?

This online calligraphy course suits creative learners who want to make beautiful lettering for personal projects, freelance work or design-based career growth.

► Beginners wanting to learn calligraphy online from home.
► Artists interested in brush-lettering and hand-lettering styles.
► Crafters creating cards, journals, prints and gifts.
► Designers adding lettering skills to creative project work.
► Freelancers exploring calligraphy and wedding stationery services.
► Small business owners designing branded product lettering.

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Career Opportunities

This Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy course can support UK creative routes where calligraphy, brush lettering, digital lettering and artistic design can add value to paid projects.

► Calligraphy Artist — Average UK salary: £20,000–£35,000 per year
► Freelance Lettering Artist — Average UK rate: £20–£50 per hour
► Wedding Stationery Designer — Average UK salary: £22,000–£38,000 per year
► Graphic Designer — Average UK salary: £24,000–£40,000 per year
► Craft Business Owner — Average UK income varies by sales
► Digital Lettering Creator — Average UK salary: £22,000–£36,000 per year
► Creative Workshop Tutor — Average UK rate: £25–£60 per hour

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4.8 Average - 14 Reviews

★ Reviews
Chloe Richardson
The course was clear and enjoyable. I liked the simple flow from supplies and letterform practice to brush lettering, scanning and saving the final work.
Megan Whitfield
A lovely course for creative learners. The lessons on colour, backgrounds and metallics made the lettering process feel easy to follow and fun.

Course Curriculum

Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy
1. Intro 00:04:00
2. Supplies 00:04:00
3. Letterform Practice 00:06:00
4. Brush Lettering 00:07:00
5. Script Lettering 00:05:00
6. Scanning 00:03:00
7. Removing Backgrounds 00:07:00
8. Color 00:08:00
9. Saving 00:09:00
10. Bonus Metallics 00:05:00
Resources
Resources – Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy 00:00:00
Course Certification
Order Your Certificate 00:00:00

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:

Pdf Certificate & Transcript  £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript  £17.99

This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.

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1. What is Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy? +

Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy is a creative lettering course that teaches modern calligraphy, brush pen control and hand-lettering techniques. It helps learners create stylish written designs for cards, invitations, journals, prints, branding, craft projects and digital artwork.

2. Is Brush-Lettering & Calligraphy suitable for beginners? +

Yes, this course is suitable for beginners who want to learn lettering from the basics. It starts with supplies, letter shapes and brush pen control before moving into script lettering, colour work, scanning and digital finishing.

3. What will I learn in a brush lettering course? +

You will learn how to use lettering supplies, practise letterforms, create brush lettering, form script styles, scan artwork, remove backgrounds, apply colour, save files and add metallic effects. These skills support handmade and digital creative projects.

4. Can I learn calligraphy online from home? +

Yes, you can learn calligraphy online from home with self-paced lessons. This makes it easier to practise around work, study or family life while building creative skills using pens, paper and simple digital editing tools.

5. What is the difference between calligraphy and brush lettering? +

Calligraphy often follows traditional letter styles and structured strokes, while brush lettering focuses on expressive letters made with brush pens or flexible tools. Both involve control, spacing and flow, but brush lettering often feels more modern and creative.

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