Want to learn calligraphy?

ashtonink offers limited corporate workshops.

In the meantime, here are some ways to get started.


A few of my favorites ...

Worksheets

Free ashtonink worksheets available. Sign up here to get them!

Free from other artists : Warm-up drills, Supplies + Drills + Basic Strokes


Supplies

If you're starting out, don't stress. Grab a pencil and any paper.

Then, gradually try other writing tools as you find your style and purpose. 


Here are a few reliable stand-bys (many available at hobby store others from specialty stores like Paper & Ink Arts):


Paper

Tracing paper or Marker paper

Rhodia pads

HP printer paper


Tools - small lettering

Blackwing pencils

Pentel Sign pen

Pen holder + nibs + ink starter set

Oblique pen holder (off-set style aligns easier for right-handed folks)


Tools - large lettering

Crayola markers (great for beginners!)

Karin Brushmarker PRO (Tombows ok, these are better)

Ecoline brush pen (extra juicy! and  they're refillable)

Round tip brushes + watercolor paints (any, I love a good metallic!)


Other

Inks - Gold, White, other colors with smooth Nicker poster color or gouache

Digital lettering - iPad + Apple pencil + Procreate app


Workbooks & Courses

Many more online! I recommend starting with penmanship and/or a drills course, then selecting other options as you gain a feel for the styles and tools that you like.

Great classes always happening at learncalligraphy.org too.


Handy add-ons