HOORAY! IT’S FINALLY HERE!
MY VERY FIRST ONLINE LETTERING COURSE!
I’ve been teaching lettering for 5+ years, and in that time, I’ve listened to you:
You admire beautiful hand lettering and wish you had the skill.
You are BUSY, and you have a million things grabbing at you at all times.
You want to make time for a creative lettering habit, but you need someone to break it down into easy, bite-sized steps.
You’ve tried the basics on your own—maybe even purchased a printed workbook or two. It’s time for some guidance & demonstration.
You may have even been to an in-person workshop and know the basics, but you haven’t been practicing. You need a structure!
I gathered everything I know about what people want to learn, and I put it all together for you. If you’re new here, here’s a bit about me:
I’m Alex, a former teacher educator turned full-time letterer with SIX YEARS in the creative industry. In this course, I help BUSY PEOPLE develop a creative LETTERING HABIT by providing FUSS-FREE, accessible, FRIENDLY videos and workbook materials.
Here’s a look at what’s included
7 Instructional Videos
Each practice session begins with one or two videos no more than 10 minutes in length. The course portal allows you to go completely at your own pace. Since you get lifetime access, there’s no rush—and you can revisit any video as many times as needed. The videos were shot and edited by professional videographer Molly Thrasher.
50+ Workbook Pages to Download
Each section includes handouts that provide additional detail and invite you to apply what you’ve learned. Download and print the pages again and again, use tracing paper to save trees, or save to your iPad to practice there. To save you time, I also offer a pre-printed packet option, hole punched & ready to stash in a binder once it lands on your doorstep.
A Roadmap for Practice
You’ll have the videos and the printed materials—but you’ll also need a plan to help you put them to use. I’ve included an entire section called How to Practice, featuring a course roadmap with actionable steps in a suggested order. I also include extended practice ideas based on your learning style. You even get a printable practice chart and weekly email check-ins the first four weeks after you join the course.
Here’s what you’ll learn
SECTION 1: Introduction, Course Roadmap, and Goals
Learn about how the course is structured and how to make the most of it. Get a preview of the course roadmap, and download or purchase a set of all of the printed handouts in one place. Set quick & reasonable goals with support.
SECTION 2: Supplies
Learn all about supplies—what to buy, what to prioritize, and my theory about the accessibility of lettering supplies. plus sources for all. Select your choice of three practice papers and copy to your heart’s content.
SECTION 3: Basics
Watch two videos in this session: one all about upstrokes and downstrokes, and one all about pen grip. Practice upstrokes and downstrokes with guided support.
SECTION 4: Letterforms and the Alphabet
Watch a demonstration of the alphabet. Download a range of alphabet practice tools based on your learning style.
SECTION 5: Making Connections
Learn all about making connections—how letters work together to form words and how best to practice connections in context. Download a practice packet to help you with unique letter combinations.
SECTION 6: How to Practice
Learn how to practice. Revisit the course roadmap and see extended practice suggestions depending on your learning style. Download a fun resource to help you practice words and phrases.
SECTION 7: Bonuses
Learn some helpful tips for brush lettering. Access a bank of quotes to practice. Additional bonuses will be added periodically!
Here’s what you’ll get
7 instructional videos
50+ pages of downloadable worksheets—download section by section or in one big packet
Full supply lists with a range of sources and advice
Course roadmap and suggestions for practice for various learning styles
Printable practice chart
Weekly email check-ins for 4 weeks to help you stay accountable
Free access to a Facebook community where you can connect with other folks in the course & ask questions
Lifetime access to the course portal
Need help with the registration process? Click here for step-by-step instructions!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Here are a few snippets from our course tester feedback:
Frequently asked questions
What is the time commitment?
The time commitment is whatever you want it to be! The course was made specifically for busy people and was designed to be consumed in sections. I suggest watching a section’s video(s) and completing that section’s handouts while the instruction is fresh in your mind, though many of our testers said they felt comfortable bouncing from section to section given their own practice needs. You can pause and re-watch videos to your heart’s content, so you get to decide how long your practice sessions last, and how often they occur. I also have an entire section devoted to developing a practice habit; my goal is that the materials equip you with the resources to develop an ongoing habit of practice.
I am interested in the course but I have a busy week/month coming up. Should I just wait to register?
The course will be available for the introductory rate of $29 through 2/6 only, and the price will never again be that low. I suggest you snap up the course with the best deal and start the materials when you’re ready, since you get lifetime access.
What supplies do I need?
Once you’re inside the course, you’ll have access to a TON of information regarding supplies and where to get them. I have also prepared a limited number of supply kits (over 90% of poll respondents wanted this option!). Click here to order one. This is a course designed with busy, no-fuss people in mind. With that said, my aim is to suggest as many easy-to-find, affordable supplies as possible so that you don’t have to break the bank to get started—and you may even find the bulk of what you need around the house or one quick trip to your nearest retailer.
Can I buy the course and share my login/worksheets with a friend?
Each person who takes the course is required to register independently. If you want to gather a group to do the course together in a party-style, please email me at [email protected] so I can set you up with a material/supply bundle at a discounted rate for a group of 6 or more.
Is this course appropriate for kids?
I have had in-person workshop guests as young as 8, and my general rule is that a motivated, interested young learner with great motor skills and a general command on handwriting/cursive will do well with this course. Some of the text-based printed materials may be too lengthy or detailed for an elementary school student, but you can certainly make modifications to make the course work for a young artist. This course would be perfect for an interested teen or preteen. If you have any questions about readiness, please email me at [email protected].
I have taken your in-person workshop/another lettering course before. Is this course going to be right for me?
This course is designed to cover the basics of hand-lettering, so if you have previous experience, there may be some parts of the course that refresh skills you’ve once learned. This is not an advanced course of study, and though there is a simple brush lettering bonus, the bulk of the class focuses on hand-lettering with markers and pens—not lettering done with a brush/nib and ink. This course is definitely for you if you have a handle on the basics of lettering and want resources and/or a structure for ongoing practice. I can see many of my own workshop students benefiting from this aspect of the course’s design. If you have questions about your unique situation, please email me at [email protected] and I’d be glad to help! ( As a rookie letterer, I took classes from at least four different teachers and am a major proponent of learning from a variety of sources.)
I’m extremely structured. OR I’m an extreme free spirit. Is there a place in this course for me?
As a former teacher educator, I love appealing to unique learning styles. About 75% of my in-person workshop students are structured, and about 25% of my students are completely free-flowing. For that reason, I took careful measures to provide differentiated resources and practice options based on the spectrum of loose to structured. You will find so many different ways to practice in this course, so YES, there is a place for you.
I write like a kindergartener. Are you sure I can do this?
I’m always surprised by how many people write themselves off before they even get started, and this is a question I get all the time in my in-person workshops. We’re always our own worst critics. Because of my teaching background, I focus on the very most important skills to get started, and quickly build from there. I say that I am obsessed with practice because it’s literally the ONLY thing that makes a significant difference in anyone’s lettering—so there’s always a place for anyone in this course, no matter how messy or illegible they perceive their writing to be. The stated outcome of the class is to help inspire & equip people to build a habit of practice—not to reach a certain bar or achievement level—but to RELAX, try something new, and tap into creativity. That said, JOIN US! You’ll be amazed at what you can do!
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ADD COURSE UPGRADES
You asked, I delivered! On my Instagram poll, over 90% of respondents indicated that they wanted the option to purchase the printed worksheets and a starter supply kit. Allow me to save you time—purchase a worksheet pack, a supply kit, or bundle the two and save. Click the link below to be taken to the shop section of my website; this will be a separate checkout.
