Practical Calligraphy: Materials, Techniques & Projects

Learn how to turn your scrawls into stunning calligraphic text with just a few basic pieces of equipment and this neat and approachable guide. Practical step-by-step exercises and engaging examples are accompanied by hints and tips from lettering expert Dr George Thompson. From learning about tools and styles to creating your own monograms and invitations, Practical Calligraphy offers everything you need to make a start and achieve appealing results.

Dr George Thomson is an Honorary Research Fellow in the College of Arts, Glasgow University, with expertise in lettering, calligraphy and typography. His work has been widely exhibited and he has written more than fifteen books. His papers have been published regularly in international journals, and he is an acknowledged authority of inscriptional palaeography.