Have you ever wanted to master brush lettering but weren't sure where to start? This beginner-level class will guide you every step of the way—starting with how to draw your first stroke. By the end of class, you will be writing modern brush lettering with confidence!⁠
Whether you're brand new to iPad calligraphy or looking to up your hand lettering skills, this step-by-step class will help you gain confidence, control, and style in your script lettering. 
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What You'll Learn
✓  The basic strokes that form every letter ✓  A complete brush script alphabet in lowercase and uppercase ✓  How to use lettering guides for consistency ✓  Pro tips for spacing and overall flow
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➤ Follow Along with the Free Practice Sheets!
To make learning even easier, I’ve included lots of in-depth practice sheets, providing a helpful a road map for continued learning. You’ll also get my very favorite Procreate marker brush and a handy Brush Lettering Cheat Sheet so you can master lettering vocabulary. Everything can be downloaded for free in the Projects &amp; Resources tab of this class.
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➤ Not Just for iPad
The techniques I share in this class are for both digital and ink-on-paper lettering—the same fundamental principles apply no matter which medium you are using. Although I do my demonstrations on the iPad using the Procreate app, you can follow along with paper and a brush marker!
➤ Procreate Brushes
If you’re ready for even more Procreate lettering brushes, you might be interested in my <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/shop/the-ultimate-lettering-and-calligraphy-procreate" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ultimate Lettering &amp; Calligraphy Procreate Kit</a>.
➤ About Me
Hi! I’m Molly Suber Thorpe, a professional calligrapher since 2009. I specialize in modern calligraphy styles and digital lettering techniques. Over the years, I’ve published how-to guides and workbooks on pointed pen calligraphy, brush lettering, and cursive—helping thousands of artists refine their skills.
Teaching is my passion because I love empowering fellow artists, helping them unlock new creative opportunities, and even launch profitable freelance careers.
As a Top Teacher here on Skillshare, I offer a variety of classes on calligraphy, typography, Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and creative freelancing. <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/mollysuberthorpe" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Check out my other classes here</a> or <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">visit my website</a> to learn more about what I do.
➤ You might also be interested in…
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<li><a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Molly’s FREE Lettering Toolkit</a> (my archive of free hand lettering practice sheets)</li>
<li>My <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/shop/the-ultimate-lettering-and-calligraphy-procreate" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ultimate Lettering &amp; Calligraphy Procreate Kit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/MollySuberThorpeLetters?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">My YouTube channel</a> of illustration and lettering tutorials</li>
<li><a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/shop" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">My lettering and calligraphy books</a></li>
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Welcome!

Procreate Canvas Setup

Procreate Brush Basics

Downstroke Practice

Upstroke Practice

Learn the Grid!

Lowercase Letters: a, d, g, q

Lowercase Letters: l, e, f, i, j, u, y

Lowercase Letters: n, m, h

Lowercase Letters: b, k, p, z

Lowercase Letters: r, s, t, c, x

Lowercase Letters: o, v, w

Uppercase Letters: A – L

Uppercase Letters: M – Z

Bonus Flourished Layout

More Learning Resources

READ FIRST.pdf

Lettering Guide Sheet.jpg

Felt_Chisel_Tip_Marker_BONUS.brush

Brush_Lettering:_Basic_Strokes.procreate

Brush_Lettering:_Lowercase_1.procreate

Brush_Lettering:_Lowercase_2.procreate

Brush_Lettering:_Uppercase_1.procreate

Brush_Lettering:_Uppercase_2.procreate

Brush_Lettering:_All_Letters.procreate

Brush_Lettering:_Flourished_Layout.procreate

Brush Lettering Cheat Sheet.pdf

Words for Lettering Practice.pdf

Brush Lettering Manuscript

Brush Lettering in Procreate for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know!

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