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Bryn Chernoff
ASSIGNMENT
Select a short name, passage, or quotation to calligraph in a beautiful, modern, custom script. This
assignment is a great way to practice your hand at calligraphy– developing your own style, a confident
stroke, and beautiful work that you can use for everything.
DELIVERABLE
Upload a photo of your calligraphy piece. A finished piece includes a name, quote or passage written in
calligraphy.
Materials
As shown in the lessons, students have a basic set of calligraphy tools—including a pen holder, pointed
nibs,sumi ink, dinky dips, and a pad of layout paper—and should keep a cup of water, paper towels, a
pencil, and an eraser on hand. You are free to purchase whatever materials you'd like to try, but to make
things easier, you can order either of the following supply kits at a special Skillshare discount from John
Neal Bookseller, Bryn's favorite source for calligraphy materials.
Paperfinger Supply Kit #1 : The Basics ($20.99) includes a pen holder, 2 pointed nibs, small bottle of sumi
ink, dinky dips and a pad of layout paper (great for practice).
Paperfinger Supply Kit #2 : Complete Collection ($57.99) is for those looking for a more substantial set of
materials that will last you a while and provide more options for paper and inks. This kit includes a pen
holder; 2 pointed nibs; a larger bottle of sumi ink; dinky dips; layout paper; a thicker bleedproof paper; and
my favorite white, gold and colored inks. You also have the option to add on a light box, chisel/broad edge
nibs, and a sample kit of beautiful calligraphy papers.
Project Steps
1. Share the name or phrase you’ll calligraph: Share the name, quotation, or passage you’d like to
calligraph and explain, in 13 sentences, why that phrase has personal resonance for you. It could
be a name of a friend, an everyday mantra, or a short passage that’s always inspired you.
Share: In words or pictures, the words you'll calligraph and a bit about why.
2. Share a pencil sketch of your script: Using the guidesheet lines as reference, script your words
in pencil. Share your pencil sketch (or several) with the class, and feel free to pose questions to
other students about style and technique. When you’re writing, think about each letterform, how they
connect together, and any line breaks. Decide whether you will use capital letters. The vocabulary
sheet is a helpful reminder of the possibilities: slants, angles, entrances, descenders, and exits.
Stay aware of your baseline, xheight, and cap height—and remember that you can always return to
the practice worksheets.
Share: A sketch of your script and a few lines about your process. Feel free to include a series of
sketches over time.
3. Share your final, inked piece
Share: A photo of your final phrase and, using true calligraphy vocabulary, explain some of your
artistic choices.
Additional Resources
● Calligraphy is all about play and practice! Explore the following 7 worksheets—all created
exclusively by Bryn for Skillshare—and use them to familiarize, guide, and inspire you in finding
your style and writing beautifully.
● Lined guide sheets are crucial for perfecting your baseline and slant. In addition to the following 2
downloads, explore a range of sheets at the following sites: Printable Paper (Lined Paper), Printable
Paper (Calligraphy Paper), and IAMPETH Guide Sheets.