Here are a few tips I would give to anyone who is thinking about starting calligraphy as a hobby. Most of these are based on my own experience, but also from speaking to lots of people who have tried calligraphy and have, for one reason or another, stopped. My aim is for you to fall in love with calligraphy, use it as a way to switch off and create something beautiful.
1. Don’t worry about the state of your handwriting
Calligraphy is made up of a series of strokes, and some letters aren’t actually written as you would write them in your normal, everyday handwriting. So many people have told me they couldn’t possibly do calligraphy because their handwriting is awful but I’ll let you into a secret – some of the best calligraphers I know have unremarkable handwriting (including myself!)
2. Find a local workshop
There are great calligraphers all across the country so, chances are, you will be able to find a calligraphy workshop close to you. Since COVID-19 hit, most calligraphers have also launched virtual workshops, online videos and starter kits which can be posted to you, so there really is no excuse not to get started.
