Calligraphy Lessons.
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ice any style of calligraphy, you'll definitely learn to write beautifully. Studying with a private calligraphy teacher, you'll learn to create eye-catching script that everyone will enjoy reading. 

Why Learn Calligraphy?

Many people learn calligraphy to experience different cultures in a more intimate way, while others learn historic styles of calligraphy to honor and preserve the past. Calligraphy is also, quite simply, a great hobby. Once you learn it, you'll be able to adorn letters, packages, place cards, decorative signs, and invitations with beautiful inscriptions. 

Calligraphy, however, isn't just for fun; it has professional applications, too. Today, historic calligraphers have opportunities to work in the art field, reproducing and restoring intricately ornate pages of historic texts. Calligraphers can also work as a special type of illustrator. Professional calligraphers are often hired specifically to create eye-catching hand-written menus and message boards for all types of businesses. They can also work in graphic design, inventing new fonts and typography. 

The Best Way to Learn Calligraphy and What You'll Practice in Lessons

Sure, lots of free calligraphy classes and tutorials can be found online, but the best way to learn calligraphy is in private lessons. In private lessons, you'll receive immediate feedback and personalized instruction that you can't get from an online video or larger class setting. A private calligraphy tutor will completely customize your lessons, making sure you get to practice the type of calligraphy that interests you most. 

Plus, every private calligraphy class is different. Teachers design lessons to meet the unique needs of each student. For example, calligraphy lessons for adults differ greatly from calligraphy classes for children in terms of teaching methods and content. You'll stay motivated and interested, while you learn new techniques at a pace that's comfortable for you. 

Sample Curriculum for Beginner Calligraphy

If you're new to calligraphy, then beginner lessons are right for you. In these classes, your teacher will introduce you to all the basic tools and techniques you need to start writing calligraphy. Course content varies, depending on the student's interests, but your teacher might cover the following topics:

• Learn how to hold and use your calligraphy tools
• Practice basic strokes and shapes
• Learn to write the alphabet
• Compare different styles of calligraphy
• Introduction to the history of calligraphy

Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Calligraphy

If you're already familiar with the basic strokes and principles of calligraphy and want to learn more, then intermediate lessons are for you. In these classes, you'll learn new techniques and styles, while challenging yourself to improve your consistency and balance. Your intermediate calligraphy tutor might cover the following topics:

• Improve consistency
• Learn to achieve balance
• Control spacing of letters and words
• Experiment with different tools and inks

Sample Curriculum for Advanced Calligraphy

Advanced calligraphy lessons are perfect for students who're already quite skilled calligraphers. In these lessons, you'll have the opportunity to work with a professional to improve your penmanship and perfect your style. Subjects covered in advanced lessons depend greatly on the student's individual goals and interests, but your teacher might cover the following topics. 

• Develop your own style
• Learn calligraphy variations and/or historic script
• Calligraphy reproduction
• Advanced, free-hand lettering

It's Easy to Find a Calligraphy Teacher Near You

If you want to learn how to write beautiful script, studying with a teacher will give you a good start. Finding a calligraphy teacher on TakeLessons is easy. A quick search will lead you to a list of experienced and talented teachers who offer lessons online and in-person. When searching for your calligraphy tutor, be sure to choose a teacher who teachers the style of calligraphy you wish you to learn. Before you select a teacher, we also recommend reading through several profiles and reviews left by other calligraphy students. 

TakeLessons teachers charge time-based rates per lesson, but the cost of calligraphy classes varies, depending on the teacher. With so many to choose from, you won't have any trouble finding someone who fits your budget and your schedule. Plus, investing in private lessons pays off quickly; you'll learn new techniques fast and improve your calligraphy after your very first lesson!