Calligraphy & Lettering
Lesson 1
Hand Lettered Alphabet
What You Will Learn |
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Supplies |
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Modifications
- Create initials for primary students
- Create just one letter for pre-k students
Hand lettering is an easy way to start making beautiful words.
Calligraphy artists spend time practicing to perfect their lettering.
You will start to understand the skills that it takes to do calligraphy.
Calligraphy artists spend time practicing to perfect their lettering.
You will start to understand the skills that it takes to do calligraphy.
The term may derive from the Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and “to write” (graphein).
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting.
The Alphabet
Examples of Lettering
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Exercise 1
Make your own alphabet by using lines, dots, and squiggles.
1. Write an alphabet on a sheet of paper. Print off a copy of your written alphabet. Having several sheets will allow you to practice and create many alphabets.
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2. Use lines, dots, and squiggles to embellish your letters. Different colors can add interest to your letters. Extra copies of your alphabet will allow you to try different lettering styles.
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Exercise 2
What is your favorite letter?
"A" is a good letter.
"A" as in apple.
"A" as in ant.
"A" as in apple.
"A" as in ant.
Pick your favorite letter and embellish it.
Draw something that begins with that letter.
Have fun with colors, lines, dots, and squiggles.
Draw something that begins with that letter.
Have fun with colors, lines, dots, and squiggles.
Challenge
Has this all been too easy? Here is a challenge for you! Make the whole alphabet!
alphabet.doc |
Portfolio
Put your alphabet or letter in your portfolio!
How did you do?
Was this a difficult lesson?
Lettering and Calligraphy take time to learn.
How did you do?
Was this a difficult lesson?
Lettering and Calligraphy take time to learn.