Calligraphy for Kids

by Eleanor Winters

For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere.

From the tools to the techniques to the  fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special, colorful, felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman calligraphy. Children will enjoy using their new skills to write down favorite poems, fashion border designs, and create greeting cards and invitations.

Genres: Art, Reference, Nonfiction, History

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2004

Reviews

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

If and when I feel like taking up calligraphy, I'll start here :)

[Pinot noir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nicely put together book, the guidelines prove to be quite useful. However, I still suck at calligraphy and envy whoever's child masters this book

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent beginner's book for learning calligraphy. I refer to this book again and again. Multiple fonts and easy to follow brush strokes. It has definitely improved my penmanship.

[Joy Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Mary Elenburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for anyone, not just children, wanting to learn calligraphy.