Hand Lettering 101

Join me on this self-paced course, which will guide you through the fundamentals of hand lettering. We’ll cover terminology, layout, shadows, flourishes, recommended supplies, and practical steps to turn a pencil sketch into a final work of art.

If you are just getting started and need supplies, you can shop our Supply List or purchase our Hand Lettering 101 Kit [INSERT LINK]!

What you’ll get

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    Each section includes guided instructional videos that you can watch at your own pace, on your own time.

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    We start by laying the foundation for lettering, including terminology, letter anatomy, famous examples of hand lettering, and layout building.

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    Each section contains exercises for you to complete while following along with the videos or whenever inspiration strikes.

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    Printable worksheets, guides, and traceable alphabets to practice bevels, shading, etc.

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    You’ll be guided on how to transform your pencil and paper sketches into murals, logos, and more!

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    The instructor is available to answer questions and provide feedback via email. Private 1-on-1 guidance is also available for an additional cost.

What’s inside

Module 1

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Module 2

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Module 3

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Limited Time Discount

Limited Time Discount

Single Course
$15.00
One time
$1.00
For 2 months

Get anytime access to our self-guided course.

✓ Guided video content
✓ Printable exercise pages
✓ Self-paced learning
✓ Unlimited lifetime access

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • This course is designed for the beginning letterer, though it will be helpful for anyone who wants to brush up on their layout, spacing, and design fundamentals. Especially those who want to take a break from the iPad or computer!

  • This is a fully analog materials-based course. We are using pencils, paper, and ink. Though I appreciate the convenience of iPads (I use mine all the time!), there is simply no better way than to learn the muscle memory of drawing your own layouts and letterforms. Your posture, hand, and arm movements are integral to learning this skill.

  • Not necessarily, but it is definitely helpful to print out the exercise sheets from each section. If you don’t have one, I suggest visiting your local library, a copy/print center, or asking a friend.

  • As you progress through the course, I hope you DO have questions! If something isn’t making sense or you need clarification, I’m available by email. Please be sure to include “Hand Lettering 101” somewhere in the subject line. My email is meg [at] paintedladysignco [dot] com.

  • There are five sections, and short videos in each. Most of the time will be you practicing what we learned, so it’s really impossible to say. The intention is that you will watch a few sections and spend most of the time on the exercises, so this is totally up to you.

  • From time to time, I offer in-person workshops in my studio in Massachusetts. You can join my mailing list to be notified.