Step-by-step Calligraphy Project Book

This is a comprehensive guide to mastering calligraphy techniques with 15 imaginative step-by-step projects.

Divided into two sections, the first section gives the beginner practical information on tools and materials, teaching the principles of spacing and layout and illustrating the eight core alphabets which can easily be copied.

The second section consists of 15 step-by-step projects which guide the reader progressively from the simplest to quite complex pieces of work. These range from a straightforward jam jar label to more complicated items such as a garden journal or family tree.

By the end of the book the reader should have mastered the basic skills and will be able to invent his own designs.