Basic Calligraphy Strokes (Beginner Calligraphy 101) | The Happy Ever Crafter

There are 9 basic strokes that create the letters of the alphabet in calligraphy. This video covers all the basic strokes and how to use them! In this video I also cover the main, biggest mistake beginners make when learning calligraphy and how to correct it!

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[Warrendoe]

Am a retired teacher and decided to teach myself calligraphy as you do and ordered some books and pens and made a start it was okay-ish but your video breaking the letter down into strokes makes everything so much easier I’ve looked at other calligraphy videos but speaking as a professional teacher of 30 Years...yours is the best I’ve found for content, clarity ....just all round..

[scottwalker]

I'm pushing 70 and never had any interest in calligraphy until I watched this video and several of Becca's other video's. Now I've got Tombow brush pens and Rhodia paper ordered, and I've signed up for one of her courses. I think she hypnotized me with those darned eyes. Her well organized and precise approach to teaching really piqued my interest. Nice job Becca, and thank you.

[mbm]

The breaking down of the alphabet by different colors to show the strokes is genius!!

[sunshineland]

As someone who learned to write cursive as a child, I think there are two aspects that separate cursive from calligraphy. 1) The continuation - you don't lift your pen when writing cursive, but you do with calligraphy. 2) The pressure - you keep the same pressure throughout when writing cursive, but you put more pressure on down strokes and ease it on up strokes in calligraphy.

[laurenelliott]

As a beginner, I can say that this is the best breakdown of calligraphy I have seen so far after watching multiple videos the last few days. This was the first time hearing that cursive and calligraphy are different because calligraphy letters are composed of strokes. So excited to have that base knowledge when I'm practicing the basics! Thank you!

[theog]

Easily the best calligraphy for beginners video on the internet. My calligraphy got 10x better in a matter of seconds after hearing the information she had to share. Love love love this!

[TheChunder]

Now that is what’s known as a ‘threshold concept’ - this 7 minute tutorial unlocks the fundamentals of calligraphy - brilliant!

[mcj]

After seeing so many demonstration videos without revealing any basic rules of calligraphy, I stumbled upon this gem.
It TRULY is Calligraphy 101. THIS is someone that actually knows how to teach.
I’m actually trying to not only improve my cursive handwriting, but started getting accustomed to using a fountain pen and also have an interest in learning calligraphy. The more skills we can learn, the better our understanding of their differences and the better our proficiency can become.
Thank you, Becca, for making this video and providing such a vital understanding of the basics of calligraphy.
I’ll go and check out your course now.

[naamahdarling]

You managed to explain in 7:39 minutes what books failed to explain clearly enough to me. Thank you!

[biancaskids]

Knowing how to do something and being able to teach others how to do it is two different things. You know how to teach it! This short video is the best how-to on calligraphy. Thank you for sharing.

[LynS]

I really like that you have explained why the basic strokes are important and how they connect together in different letters. The way you've described it all here is very easy to understand.

[janineconway]

Becca is one of the best teachers I have ever seen. This video is a must watch

[elaine-cb]

Wow! You have explained and demonstrated the differences in cursive and calligraphy. How could I have spent my 69 years not knowing this!!!!
Brilliantly explained thank you so much!

[BarbieBarbieto]

That is the FIRST time anyone has ever explained it in a way I understood this. (and I have taken paid workshops and classes!)
Thank you!

[cozycozie]

I’m a kid and I’ve never done calligraphy only cursive and I really wanted to learn it and I am able to write words so easily and I learned under 10 minutes amazing video you earned a like and a subscriber

[cynk]

Thank you. How generous of you to share your knowledge at no cost. It helps someone like me, who is a beginner, not to give up too soon!

[malgosiax]

I’m learning calligraphy since few months, but I like to back to basics. I would love to see this video a few months ago.... It’s best video for beginners I’ve ever seen 💕🌺

[suzieqtorres]

You are the first tutorial video that actually demonstrates how to begin calligraphy. Thank you so much. Very helpful. Can't wait to start practicing. ❤

[SomethingYoung]

You have explained this to me in a way that it FINALLY makes sense- i keep trying to copy whole letters without understanding that it is a series of basic strokes- which of course, has not worked- Thank you much!

[evettelesch]

First video i've seen that breaks down the strokes. Now i know what I've been doing wrong and why i could not get it right! Still struggling with pressure but i believe it would be much easier after knowing what i just learnt. Thank you!