Calligraphy for Mindfulness: 8 Reflections and A Meditative Exercise

Discover the mindfulness of calligraphy! This class explores how the beautiful art of hand lettering can be a powerful tool for stress reduction and creative expression. Learn to connect your thoughts and language to physical movement, fostering a unique sense of mindful focus.

What You'll Learn:

• The Mind-Body Connection: Explore the profound link between calligraphy and well-being. Understand how writing by hand benefits both your inner and outer world.
• Benefits of Hand Lettering: Discover how calligraphy practice can enhance self-awareness, strengthen connections with others, and tap into a deeper sense of self.
• Meditative Calligraphy Exercises: Follow along with a guided calligraphy exercise designed to calm the mind and spark creativity. Learn to slow down and reflect on language, a contrast to the speed of modern typing.
• Process Over Product: Embrace the journey of calligraphy as a meditative practice, focusing on the act of creation rather than striving for perfection.

About Molly Suber Thorpe:

Molly Suber Thorpe is a professional hand lettering artist and experienced teacher since 2009. She's passionate about empowering artists to develop their skills and build successful creative careers. As a Top Teacher on Skillshare, Molly offers a wide range of classes on calligraphy, typography, Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and creative freelancing.

Explore More:

• Molly’s Lettering Toolkit: Access a free archive of hand lettering practice sheets.
• Procreate Brushes: Get the Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit.
• YouTube Channel: Find helpful calligraphy and illustration tutorials.
• Books: Discover Molly's lettering and calligraphy books.

Tools & Resources:

• Calligraphy Guideline Sheet: Download a printable guideline sheet to help you get started.
• iPad Tools: Learn about recommended hardware and apps for digital calligraphy (iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, Procreate).
• Procreate Brushes: Utilize the "Molly’s Favorite Letter Sketching Pencil" and "Classic Pointed Pen" brushes from the Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit.
• Writing Tools: Explore a curated list of nibs, pens, pencils, and inks suitable for calligraphy.
• Paper Recommendations: Find the best paper for your calligraphy projects.

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Important Note: For full access to course materials, please access this class from a desktop browser rather than the Skillshare app.