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.

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

➤ 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 & 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 Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit.

➤ 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. Check out my other classes here or visit my website to learn more about what I do.

➤ You might also be interested in…

Molly’s FREE Lettering Toolkit (my archive of free hand lettering practice sheets)
My Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit
My YouTube channel of illustration and lettering tutorials
My lettering and calligraphy books

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