Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials

Looking to master the art of hand lettering? Try your hand at these hand lettering design ideas! We’ve rounded up some of the best and most popular Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials for beginners and those who desire the skill of script. Happy writing!

Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials

I happen to be stuck between Gen X and Millennials. That put me right between the transition from paper and pencil writing to the more recent heavy reliance on technology. So in school, I learned penmanship and handwriting, but after college I only rarely picked up a pencil or pen — my handwriting skills went out the window!

Everything went through email, Word, PowerPoint and every other form of technology possible. I feel like it’s reached a new level in recent years. In all honesty, I go days without picking up a pen, and I know I can’t be alone!

With all that being said, my handwriting is awful. I mean, it looks super juvenile. Maybe even worse.  Just like my fourth grade cursive class, I had to re-learn the talent of script and handwriting. In an effort to improve my general handwriting, I came across the art of hand lettering design — and fell in love!

Hand Lettering Tutorials for Beginners

These hand lettering tutorials are perfect for beginners. You will be impressed on how quickly you too can create some amazing hand lettering all by yourself! Hand lettering skills are the perfect tool to have in your crafting arsenal. Hand lettering design looks amazing on chalkboard art, DIY crafts, and so much more.

What’s the best brush pen for hand lettering practice?

After a lot of research, I discovered the most popular brush for hand lettering design is the Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set. They offer different prices, colors, and quantity options, so there is something for everyone’s hand lettering needs. Just check out the reviews — 5 stars across the board!

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Hand Lettering Fonts and Ideas

Let’s kick things off with all the basics of hand lettering! Take a look at this Hand Lettering 101 — the best tips to “fake” calligraphy. This blog is full of amazing tricks and tutorials. | The Child at Heart Blog

Of course, we had to include some wisdom from the decor queen herself — Joanna Gaines! Check out her Secret to Chalkboard Calligraphy Tutorial. | Magnolia Market

I found this tutorial super helpful for hand lettering practice. When you are pulling your pen or brush down the page, push down really hard to make that stroke thick. When you are going up the page, make the stroke thinner and lighter with less pressure! | Child at Heart

Here is another lettering printable to practice the names of the months on the iPad or with your favorite lettering brushes. The goal is to practice two different types of fonts and mix them together to create beautiful titles. This is great for a DIY calendar! | Life is Messy and Brilliant

Follow this 7-Step Plan to Become a Lettering Expert! | Creative Market

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Practice all of the letters of the alphabet with this brush hand lettering tutorial. Download your Free Hand Lettering Practice Sheets! | Kelly Sugar Crafts

Try out these 6 different hand lettering fonts with this Noel practice sheet! | Lemon Thistle

This is such an easy tutorial on Chalk Art. I had no idea it could be so easy for a beginner like me! No special skills are required to get started with this one. | Blesser House

These bounce lettering worksheets include the words spring, flowers and ice cream. When you download them you’ll have one worksheet for each word. Perfect hand lettering practice for spring! | Brittany Luiz

Check out this amateur’s guide to Chalk Lettering — Tips, Ideas, and Techniques. It shows you how to practice tall, short, feet, no feet, thick, thin, and more styles of lettering! | The Happy Tulip

Want to enjoy the beauty of hand lettering without picking up a pen? Download our hand lettering poster with an inspirational quote for kids! Easy as click, click, click, add to cart, buy! | Frugal Coupon Living

This is a genius way to map out your Chalk Art and look like a pro. The grid ensures your lettering stays even. | Ella Claire Inspired

How cute and unique is this font? Check out Showcase’s Curly Q Alphabet Font Tutorial to learn how to do it yourself! | Showcase

You’ll want to keep these Chalkboard Art Tips and Tricks in your arsenal. | Neat House Sweet Home

I was able to meet this blogger at a conference this past summer! Not only does she have an incredible book, Hand Lettering for Relaxation, she also has a quick tutorial on her blog on Basic Hand Lettering. | One Artsy Mama

Use graphite to stencil your Chalkboard Art. | The Wedding of My Dreams

You can use the same stencil technique in Sincerely Sara D.’s tutorial to make your chalkboard lettering look perfect every time. | Sincerely Sara D.

Get your brush calligraphy practice on with these double-letter practice sheets! | By Dawn Nicole

Print off the free brush pen drills worksheet included in this post as many times as you need to in order to help you to improve your brush pen calligraphy! | The Postman’s Knock

Need a comprehensive guide to master your chalk stills? This tutorial tells you everything you need to know to get started with Chalkboard Art. | Clean and Scentsible

Got a month to dedicate to your brush skills? Take on the 30 Days to Better Brush Calligraphy Challenge! There’s thirty days of Free Brush Calligraphy Worksheets and Videos to help you grow your skills with daily practice! | By Dawn Nicole

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Learn How to create a list of fonts with a font catalog! Pin to Pinterest.

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