Introduction to Brush Pen Lettering WebJam

In our two-session, Beginner Brush Pen Lettering WebJam hosted online via Zoom, our JamMaster will introduce you to the basic techniques of brush pen lettering and guide you through exercises to introduce you to and enhance your modern calligraphy skills.

In session 1, you will learn the basic strokes of brush pen lettering, focusing on pen pressure control to create the brush lettering effect. In session 2, you will learn advanced techniques and build on the basics learned in session 1. This lettering workshop series focuses solely on brush pen lettering, a form of modern calligraphy, leaving you with endless possibilities for card making, gift tags, wall art, and more!

In this two-session WebJam, you will:

• Learn the different types of brush pens and materials
• Practice eight basic strokes
• Practice writing the alphabet
• Practice writing words and phrases
• Learn to embellish techniques to take your brush pen lettering to the next level
• Make a final composition using a postcard or other paper

This class is beginner-friendly; no experience necessary!

Need calligraphy supplies? Support CraftJam and its creative community and order a CraftJam Brush Pen Lettering Calligraphy Starter Kit! We will ship you the kit with all the right materials needed to participate (kit must be purchased at least 5 days prior to WebJam to allow time for shipping - shipping is currently unpredictable, so please order as soon as possible). 

Suggested supplies:

• Brush pens with a rounded tip, like Tombow Fudenosuke Hard/Soft Tip Brush Pen, Tombow brush pens, or even Crayola markers (either Supertips or the regular thick ones)!
• Pencil
• Paper (copy paper will do just fine!)

If you’re interested to learn writing with nib and ink, sign up for our Modern Calligraphy WebJam 1 + 2.

And this is how a WebJam works:

After you purchase your ticket (via the Eventbrite link on this page), you will receive an email with a custom URL link to join. You will be able to add the event to your calendar. Reminder emails will be sent 2 hour and 45 minutes prior to the start. Make sure to login 10 minutes before the WebJam starts to avoid technical difficulties that may delay you.

You have the option to use video and audio to participate. It’s nice to enable video so we can all see each other's faces and projects!