Instruction for Young People

Calligraphy for Kids by Eleanor Winters-pb

An easy to follow, basic instruction book for grown-ups disguised as a book for kids! Eleanor covers Italic, Gothic, Uncial, Roman and numbers & punctuation showing correct examples as well as some "not like this" examples for basics. This makes it easy to correct early errors in slant and spacing. Excellent use of color in the book and Eleanor's "Basic Rules of Calligraphy" make for a lively format and reinforce basic ideas. A final section on "Using Your Calligraphy" includes writing smaller, border designs, greeting cards and party invitations. Thirteen guideline pages for the different hands in different sizes are included. Highly recommended for ages 9 and up, including beginning adults. 8.25" x 11.75", pb, 128 pp.

Calligraphy for Kids by Eleanor Winters-pb (CALKID)

Calligraphy: Easel Does It

Calligraphy: Easel Does It by Nancy Ouchida-Howells. Nancy shares lots of tips like inserting a sponge in the reservoir of an automatic pen for two color writing, some basic instruction and eight clever, yet simple-to-execute projects in this beautiful and unusual easel book. The place card project includes cutting an eraser stamp for an accent; the invitation is mounted in a simple but impressive two color, fold-out card; poem in your pocket becomes an accordion book with cut outs; and real leaves are used to print the family tree. Recommended for continuing beginners and beyond. 19.5" x8", 96pp., 170+ color illus., pb with stand up spiral.

Calligraphy: Easel Does It (EASELD)

Usborne Complete Book of Calligraphy

What a bargain! Two volumes -- Calligraphy From Beginning to Expert by Caroline Young with calligraphy by Susan Hufton and Calligraphy Projects by Patricia Lovett-- are combined in this top-notch volume. Directed to 11 year olds and up, this is a dynamic, colorful introduction to lettering with instructional alphabets by two of Britain's best calligraphers. Fifteen alphabets are included along with information on tools and many projects - embossing, using gouache, resist, cards, gifts, nightshirt -- that will appeal to children and adults alike. 7.5" x 9.75", 80 pp., color.

Usborne Complete Book of Calligraphy (COMBOK)

1-2-3 Calligraphy

1-2-3 Calligraphy: Letters & Projects for Beginners & Beyond by Eleanor Winters. A good companion volume to Calligraphy for Kids or a stand alone choice for adults or older kids (5th grade+). Eleanor emphasizes Italic and Gothic (Gothicized Italic, too), and includes poems, envelopes, sign making and calligrams (lettering in the shape of stars, flowers…) Delivers the details you’d expect from a seasoned teacher making this book an encouraging experience. 16 valuable guideline pages. 8.5”x11”, 128 pp.

1-2-3 Calligraphy (ELEANR)