Are you interested in learning calligraphy and wondering where to get started? Are you unsure what materials and supplies you will need in order to learn calligraphy? Do you need a “calligraphy set for beginners” in order to learn calligraphy? Can’t you just buy some ink and a pen and get started?

If you are curious about how to begin learning calligraphy and ensure you have the right tools to improve your skills, it can be well worth it to invest in a calligraphy starter kit.

Calligraphy Set For Beginners, Do I Need One To Learn Pointed-pen? 

The short answer: Yes. Find our starter kit + video tutorial here! This beginner’s kit has all the essentials you need to begin your calligraphy journey, from helpful tools and an online tutorial.

The longer answer: Still Yes! When you are just beginning to learn calligraphy, we very highly recommend a quality calligraphy kit with tools curated for beginners along with detailed instructions on how to actually use them. We’ve heard from countless beginners over the years who have tried to learn calligraphy on their own only to find that they “can’t do calligraphy”.

This makes us so sad because in reality it’s more likely that they don’t have the right combination of tools to be successful in pointed-pen as not all inks and paper combinations will work well. Some pen nibs are better for beginners than others, and those might not be what your favorite calligrapher, who has been doing this for a decade or more, is using. This is precisely why we first developed our starter kit for pointed-pen calligraphy back in 2013. We want you to actually enjoy the art and be set up for success with this skill!

Learn from our beginner’s mistakes and save yourself some time and frustration. Learn the secrets of a great calligrapher and you are sure to succeed on your journey to learn calligraphy.

Remember, pointed-pen calligraphy is not easy. It takes patience and dedicated practice – but it starts with the right quality tools.

Our calligraphy starter kit + online course is specifically curated with high quality tools that we already know will work well together for beginners. The curriculum covered in the instructional book is the same as what we cover in our workshops – it’s detailed, it’s down-to-earth, and it’s been fine-tuned over the past six years of teaching beginners at our in-person workshops. The key to improving with calligraphy is practice, but first you need to learn about the tools and how to actually use them. Our calligraphy essentials starter kit covers the tools of pointed-pen calligraphy – how they work & how to get them to work for you – then moves into practice strokes and then covers a full beginner alphabet in upper and lower case. Every letter, close up footage, stroke-by-stroke. The beginner alphabet is a more modern script style, but ultimately once you learn how to use the tools of pointed pen, you can study either more modern styles or more traditional styles.

Even if you’ve already tried to learn calligraphy on your own without success, we still recommend giving our starter kit + video tutorial a try. You might find that with the right combination of high quality tools, and expert guidance, you too can succeed with this beautiful art form.

Happy calligraphy writing!

Be sure to check out more of my calligraphy tips and advice to learn more, as well as our shop for the best calligraphy supplies, tools and courses to support you in your calligraphy journey. Our FREE beginner calligraphy guide has everything you need to get a jump start on your calligraphy practice.