{"title":"Online Calligraphy Classes","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalligraphy.org specializes in online classes. Each class comes with a lifetime subscription for one-on-one expert coaching and our written and video lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll read, watch the videos and complete the assignments. Then you'll upload your work to our website to receive feedback from our expert calligraphers. There's no faster way to learn calligraphy online than with Calligraphy.org.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modern-calligraphy-class","title":"Modern Calligraphy Class","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"learnmoderncalligraphy\"\u003eLearn Modern Calligraphy Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you admire beautiful modern calligraphy? Start lettering now with Melissa's online class. Get unlimited one-on-one coaching and and a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003elifetime subscription\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to Melissa's printable lettering exercises, instructional videos and written coursework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"giftoptions\"\u003eBuy the Bundle to Save $$$\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.calligraphy.org\/products\/modern-calligraphy-class-kit-bundle\" title=\"Modern Calligraphy Class + Kit Bundle\"\u003eModern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.calligraphy.org\/products\/modern-calligraphy-class-kit-bundle\" title=\"Modern Calligraphy Class + Kit Bundle\"\u003e Calligraphy Class + Kit Bundle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eto get the best price on your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"purchasethekit\"\u003e15% off a Kit when you buy a Gift Certificate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a 15% discount on a kit anytime you buy a kit and a gift certificate in the same transaction. Make sure they're both in your cart at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift the kit and class to a loved one! Check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.calligraphy.org\/collections\/gifts\" title=\"Calligraphy.org Gifts\"\u003egift options\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend purchasing a $95 gift certificate and a kit together. This way your recipient can get started immediately without having to source supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"purchasethekit\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"supplies\"\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing supplies on your own? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've written our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.calligraphy.org\/public\/calligraphy-supplies-guide\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Calligraphy Supplies Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalligraphy Supplies Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to make sourcing supplies easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/182938047\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"purchasethekit\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreetings Letterers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy name is Melissa Esplin, and I teach this calligraphy course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been obsessed with the alphabet since I first learned to write. As a newly-literate elementary school kid, I practiced my handwriting constantly. I earned a BFA in Painting and Drawing from Brigham Young University, and I paid for my schooling by working as a graphic designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wasn’t until two years after I had finished my University program that I remembered calligraphy. I had some free time, so I broke out my old calligraphy set and started writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"itwasugly\"\u003eIt was ugly.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI needed practice, and I needed better supplies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hit the local art supply shop, loaded up on ink, nibs and paper, and I got to work. My progress was slow, because I was teaching myself, but the obsession returned with full force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have always blogged about my projects on MelissaEsplin.com, so it wasn’t long before I got inquiries about teaching classes and doing freelance calligraphy work. I did a few freelance jobs and taught my first local class in late 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to the Winter of 2011. I’d been teaching local calligraphy workshops in Salt Lake City, and I’d been talking to my husband Chris for well over a year about launching an online course. I had started an email list on MelissaEsplin.com for people to express interest in an online course, and the list numbered over 1,000 email addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eexactly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e what I wanted to teach—I’d been teaching face-to-face classes for over two years—and I already had most of the content written down. Chris took some time off of work and helped me to build this website, and I’ve been teaching online ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"calligraphyistheperfectcrossoverartform\"\u003eCalligraphy is the perfect cross-over art form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphic designers, illustrators, photographers and event planners can benefit from using calligraphy in their businesses. Scrapbookers can decorate their layouts with a huge variety of colorful inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy own calligraphy works its way into the logos and web layouts that I design. I digitize my calligraphy for use in photographic overlays. I also hand letter event invitations, save the dates and place cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvent planners spend $4 an envelope for professionally lettered invitations... but you can teach yourself to hand letter your own envelopes for the cost of the ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"youwilllearnfasterthanidid\"\u003eYou will learn faster than I did\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa Esplin- June 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melissaesplin.com\/2009\/06\/thank-you-thank-you\/\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.calligraphy.org\/cms\/admin\/thxwhrrlsocialluxe.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Calligraphy Sample 2009\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa Esplin - November 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melissaesplin.com\/2011\/11\/last-minute-calligraphy-class\/\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.calligraphy.org\/cms\/admin\/isly-calligraphy-signage-quote-2.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Calligraphy Sample 2011\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily Cavanagh - Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.calligraphy.org\/cms\/admin\/henry.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Cavanagh Calligraphy Sample Envelope\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.calligraphy.org\/cms\/admin\/wedding-invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Cavanagh Calligraphy Sample Announcement\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI spent years teaching myself slowly by reading and practicing calligraphy on my own. My coursework and the feedback gallery are designed to help you practice and learn efficiently from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"abeginnerwithzeroexperiencecanlearncalligraphy\"\u003eA beginner with zero experience can learn calligraphy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI receive emails every week asking how hard it is to learn calligraphy for a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy answer is that it takes practice, but the learning curve is gentle thanks to our custom \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003efeedback gallery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. As you progress through the course, you’ll upload snapshots of the assignments that you complete. I will review your work and respond with suggestions for improvement. I can diagnose most calligraphy issues immediately, and if you’re advancing quickly, I’ll suggest ways to practice and continue your growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"learncalligraphyin30days\"\u003eLearn Calligraphy in 30 Days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course includes 8 lessons with 4 videos and 3 printable guides for practice. You will have \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elifetime access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to the course materials and a private feedback gallery for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eone-on-one feedback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from yours truly. We have a recommended 4 week timeline to keep you motivated and on track, but you can truly go at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo get the most out of the course:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the \"With Kit\" option on this page to receive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.calligraphy.org\/public\/modern-calligraphy-kit-description\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Modern Calligraphy Kit Description\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMelissa's favorite calligraphy supplies\u003c\/a\u003e on your doorstep, or purchase your own supplies at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.yahoo.com\/cgi-bin\/clink?yhst-141105795965626+uVysAc+istilllovecalligraphy.html+\"\u003ePaper \u0026amp; Ink Arts\u003c\/a\u003e. Follow the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eConference \u0026amp; Classes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicate 2-4 hours per week to coursework and practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpload assignments (both good and bad!) for critique and troubleshooting (upload at any time, but feedback is given twice a week on Mondays and Fridays).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo slowly and practice, practice, practice!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.calligraphy.org\/public\/faq\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:melissa@calligraphy.org\"\u003eemail me\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"satisfactionguaranteed\"\u003eSatisfaction guaranteed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the course is not working for you, I would rather give you a full refund than have a dissatisfied student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy calligraphy teaching method is not merely an eBook and some videos like you may find elsewhere on the web. I spend time on each of my students to understand their technique and to help them correct their mistakes and learn faster. 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Nobody else is involved at this point, so when you purchase the course, you get \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eboth of us\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. We eat, sleep, take care of our children, and teach calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am always available by \u003ca href=\"mailto:melissa@calligraphy.org\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e to answer any questions. I get a lot of them, so don’t be shy. 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In the coursework you'll find a recommended timeline for approaching the work and getting the most out of your time with the feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've moved to unlimited, lifetime subscriptions. 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This class does just that: we'll be diving into the foundations of calligraphy through hand-lettering, how to break and expand on stylistic rules all with copy paper and pencil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.calligraphy.org\/products\/lettering-class\"\u003ethe online class\u003c\/a\u003e. Optional materials used in the course: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wycHfU\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1591299380105000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNF9vjRuNdisFL9h4TE7NrRlw8y3-w\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wycHfU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral Pencil \u003cspan\u003ehand\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003elettering\u003c\/span\u003e set\u003c\/a\u003e OR Watercolor pencils and a regular pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aZg6TV\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1591299380105000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGSyqjRo_NW4SdH6GOIByezhSTROQ\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aZg6TV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicron PN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wxsprC\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1591299380105000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFDRfpg1S1qhH3ZjxsoFSp1rWmDeA\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wxsprC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGelly Roll\u003c\/a\u003e (size 10 is my fave, but any size will do)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RsokMJ\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1591299380105000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFq7zJZB3lA1X0TPVXm3O7eAiiQZQ\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RsokMJ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStrathmore Toned Tan Paper\u003c\/a\u003e or Strathmore Mixed Media paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/amzn.to\/3a2a7we\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1591299380105000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGk9oL_nBJSuWTU7Z3Y9BXKhsEP0A\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3a2a7we\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheet of felt or foam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wtY9xP\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1591299380105000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGqB5OYJWsHl5_e58kWjxhdclAozw\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wtY9xP\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmall Watercolor brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials listed above are optional. Course can be completed with just pencil and the printable handouts provided in class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass will cover the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapital letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowercase print letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowercase script letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to add width to letters and maintain readability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to stylize letters and abide by classical rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal class project to get the creative lettering flowing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCheck out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Calligraphy.org Gifts\" href=\"https:\/\/store.calligraphy.org\/collections\/gifts\"\u003egift options\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend purchasing a $45 gift certificate to gift this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"purchasethekit\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Calligraphy.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15550516068454,"sku":"lettering-class","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1770\/6471\/products\/marketing_2Fuploads_2Fmini-handlettering-class-melissaesplin-calligraphyorg-sq.jpg?v=1542901357"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1770\/6471\/collections\/DSC03580-square-pretty-pics-ii.jpg?v=1541679981","url":"https:\/\/store.calligraphy.org\/collections\/calligraphy-classes\/modern.oembed","provider":"Calligraphy.org","version":"1.0","type":"link"}