Design
Lettering by Hand
Draw and paint letters with a brush, then turn them into finished compositions.
Instructor
Maya Lindqvist
Duration
5 weeks · 18 lessons
Level
Intermediate
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What you will learn
Basic letter anatomy, brush control, spacing and how to build a composition from words.
What you will make
You will finish a set of three hand-lettered pieces, one of them ready to print as a poster.
Syllabus
Week 1
Letter anatomy
Learn the parts of letters and how they relate.
Week 2
Brush control
Strokes, pressure and rhythm.
Week 3
Spacing and rhythm
Space letters and words so they feel even.
Week 4
Composition
Place words on the page with a grid and a focal point.
Week 5
Final pieces
Finish three pieces and review them with Maya.
YOUR MENTOR
Maya Lindqvist
Type designer, Stockholm
Designs typefaces for magazines and publishers across Scandinavia.
Enroll
$169
One-time payment · lifetime access
✓ All lessons and project briefs
✓ Weekly live session with your cohort
✓ Mentor feedback on three projects
✓ Certificate of completion
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