We all love calligraphy. It’s that envious skill that looks so pretty as you scroll through your Instagram feed. We’re constantly admiring the work of all the awesome calligraphers out there. Just check out the Instagram accounts of Lauren Essl or Jessica Peddicord for inspiration. And you’d love to have those creative skills too, right? Well, you can! You can start by taking our beginner Calligraphy 101 online class today.

BUT if you’re not quite ready to jump in and buy all the calligraphy supplies, a great way to start is with fauxligraphy. So *what’s* fauxligraphy, you say? Basically, it’s calligraphy using just a pen or Sharpie. No ink or nibs needed! The art of fauxligraphy also mimics calligraphy by using double-lined letters that you fill in, giving the impression of thick downstrokes that you find in all lettering. You gotta fake it until you make it, am I right?

And lucky you, we have a new fauxligraphy class taught by Alyssa Thiel of Parris Chic. If you haven’t already admired her boutique, make sure to do so. And when your heart is fluttering with ideas on how to use pretty handwritten quotes in home decor, come back and spring for her Fauxligraphy: Pen Calligraphy Online Class. Because Alyssa will teach you exactly how she does it, and you’ll walk away with a cute hand-designed coffee mug while you’re at it. Score!

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In Alyssa’s fun calligraphy course, you’ll learn how to:

  1. Turn your everyday handwriting into a calligraphy style unique to you
  2. Use basic strokes and movements to connect letters and make words
  3. Mimic the calligraphy alphabet using a fauxligraphy hack
  4. Transfer your finished designs onto various surfaces (like a mug!) to make fancy gifts
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GET THE CLASS SUPPLIES:

After taking this class, you can follow in Alyssa’s footsteps and make home decor designs of your own. You’ll have the creative skills to create unique throw pillows, wall art, wine carriers and more. The possibilities are endless!

So what are you waiting for? Sign up for Fauxligraphy: Pen Calligraphy online class today. You’ll get access to an exclusive nine-page downloadable workbook that includes a practice alphabet print out, a stroke guide, a grid print out and more!

Want a sweet deal? Scoop up our Lettering Lover Bundle. You’ll save 30 percent on three of our best-selling lettering classes, including Calligraphy 101, Intro To Chalk Lettering, and Fauxligraphy: Pen Calligraphy.

Do you have an awesome creative skill that you want to share? Apply to be a Brit + Co teacher today and join our creative community.

Sarah Vogt
Sarah is an amateur photographer and travel blogger living in beautiful San Francisco. Here at Brit + Co, she helps head up marketing and online classes. When she's not working, you'll most likely find her dreaming up her next adventure. Follow along on her blog, Let's Go Places, where she shares stories, travel tips and photos from all the beautiful places she's explored.