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Creative Calligraphy Course Homework
One of my favourite parts about my online Creative Calligraphy Course is the homework aspect. As a teacher, I think itโs extremely important to not only teach but also to...
Creative Calligraphy Course Homework
One of my favourite parts about my online Creative Calligraphy Course is the homework aspect. As a teacher, I think itโs extremely important to not only teach but also to...
Modern Calligraphy Mini Workshop
ย ย 9 years. Thatโs how long itโs been since Iโve been teaching modern calligraphy! Iโve had the privilege of teaching over 1850 students all over the world and since...
Modern Calligraphy Mini Workshop
ย ย 9 years. Thatโs how long itโs been since Iโve been teaching modern calligraphy! Iโve had the privilege of teaching over 1850 students all over the world and since...
Hubby Tries Calligraphy for the First Time/Fath...
If you are needing a good laugh, you NEED to watch this video! I got to feature my better half, Clement and our son, Chase in our Fatherโs Day Special...
Hubby Tries Calligraphy for the First Time/Fath...
If you are needing a good laugh, you NEED to watch this video! I got to feature my better half, Clement and our son, Chase in our Fatherโs Day Special...
New Course! Invitation Design Bootcamp: Learn H...
Ah, the much awaited launch of our newest course is here. Say hello to the Invitation Design Bootcamp, a comprehensive course for learning graphic design for calligraphers and letterers. ย ...
New Course! Invitation Design Bootcamp: Learn H...
Ah, the much awaited launch of our newest course is here. Say hello to the Invitation Design Bootcamp, a comprehensive course for learning graphic design for calligraphers and letterers. ย ...
A Day In A Life of an Invitation Designer: Asse...
You guysโฆ I just made my VERY FIRST vlog of my entire day yesterday. Yesterday was Day 2 of 3 of our Assembly Week, we had 3 different weddings that...
A Day In A Life of an Invitation Designer: Asse...
You guysโฆ I just made my VERY FIRST vlog of my entire day yesterday. Yesterday was Day 2 of 3 of our Assembly Week, we had 3 different weddings that...
My Top Tools to get started as an Invitation De...
If thereโs anything Iโve learned about being an invitation designer + calligrapher, is that thereโs so many different kinds of tools / equipment that you may need depending on the...
My Top Tools to get started as an Invitation De...
If thereโs anything Iโve learned about being an invitation designer + calligrapher, is that thereโs so many different kinds of tools / equipment that you may need depending on the...
#DesignYourDreamInvites Challenge
Iโm so, so excited for this creative challenge Iโm hosting this May 3-5, 2021. I know a lot of you have been following me for a while as an invite...
#DesignYourDreamInvites Challenge
Iโm so, so excited for this creative challenge Iโm hosting this May 3-5, 2021. I know a lot of you have been following me for a while as an invite...
CCC Student Spotlight: @lilbutterflycalligraphy
One of our CCC Students, Jessica from @lilbutterflycalligraphy was having so much fun in her calligraphy journey and documented her daily journey in learning calligraphy. In the Creative Calligraphy Course,...
CCC Student Spotlight: @lilbutterflycalligraphy
One of our CCC Students, Jessica from @lilbutterflycalligraphy was having so much fun in her calligraphy journey and documented her daily journey in learning calligraphy. In the Creative Calligraphy Course,...
Writing the Creative Calligraphy Made Easy Book
I still canโt believe sometimes that I actually have written a book! And a book about calligraphy, for that matter! I still remember when I first picked up Molly Suber-Thorpeโs...
Writing the Creative Calligraphy Made Easy Book
I still canโt believe sometimes that I actually have written a book! And a book about calligraphy, for that matter! I still remember when I first picked up Molly Suber-Thorpeโs...
3 Ways to Learn Calligraphy as a Beginner: Our ...
We know it can be so confusing when we have multiple courses and tons of calligraphy worksheets and practice pads to choose from, but hereโs a course map to help...
3 Ways to Learn Calligraphy as a Beginner: Our ...
We know it can be so confusing when we have multiple courses and tons of calligraphy worksheets and practice pads to choose from, but hereโs a course map to help...
Creative Calligraphy Course Supplies Checklist
The Creative Calligraphy Course is reopening again this July 2021, so mark your calendars! You'll be needing:ย A printer - laser would make it cheaper! HP 32lb Paper at least...
Creative Calligraphy Course Supplies Checklist
The Creative Calligraphy Course is reopening again this July 2021, so mark your calendars! You'll be needing:ย A printer - laser would make it cheaper! HP 32lb Paper at least...
Online Course Scholarship + Supplies Giveaway
Weโre so excited to announce that we have collaborated with Tomโs Studio UK and Ferris Wheel Press to do a scholarship and supplies giveaway! Get a chance to win the...
Online Course Scholarship + Supplies Giveaway
Weโre so excited to announce that we have collaborated with Tomโs Studio UK and Ferris Wheel Press to do a scholarship and supplies giveaway! Get a chance to win the...
Karla lim
@writtenwordcalligraphy
Hi, Iโm Karla, welcome to Written Word.
This blog is where I share all things modern calligraphy, from practical how-tos to thoughtful reflections on creativity and practice. My hope is to help you learn calligraphy in a way that feels encouraging, unhurried, and sustainable.
New to calligraphy? Start with our Beginnerโs Guide to Modern Calligraphy to learn the basics and begin writing with intention.
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