If you've been wanting to learn calligraphy, but you tell yourself things like...
"I have the worst handwriting... I could never do calligraphy"
"I have no idea what tools to get... it's overwhelming"
"I don't have enough time to learn a new skill"
"I don't wanna waste money on something I might not be good at"
... then you've found your solution.
will take you step-by-step through the basics of calligraphy...
ShowMeYourDrills
... no experience necessary!
sign up before the next start date
share your work, ask questions, and meet other beginners
get daily how-to videos and practice at your own pace!
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I would tell anyone who is on the fence to just do it. The workbooks and videos are so comprehensive! I bought a ton of practice worksheets and books before this course and wish I hadn't blown that money because nothing has truly compared to what is provided in SMYD."
— Regina Exon
“Learning calligraphy this way has been SO fun.
When I decided I wanted to learn calligraphy in 2015, it was really tough to find a basic calligraphy course that didn't require a huge money and time commitment. I wanted something easy– no fluff, just tell me what I need to do, and let me see if I like it before spending tons of money on it.
... so that's what I've created here for you. For free.
I’m here to teach you everything I know! But beware… if puns & Dad jokes aren’t your thing, you might wanna turn away right now 😅…
Find me at: @thehappyevercrafter
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I took a very expensive online calligraphy class with a different instructor and while I learned a lot, I found the way Becca taught things much more helpful and easy to understand. SMYD helped me figure out the things I was struggling with."
— colleen kelly
“I wish I would have found SMYD sooner!
... to do the lettering the correct way, and in such a great format. I would have never gotten this far (and probably would have moved onto other things) if it weren’t for this course!"
— Lori Foster
“This course provided all the knowledge I needed...
...until I heard about the ShowMeYourDrills course. I have seen a dramatic improvement in my lettering. This course restored my confidence in myself that "I CAN DO IT". I thank you from the depth of my heart for giving me my confidence back!"
— Moitree Rahman
“I picked up a brush pen two years ago but then gave up...
Definitely do it! You end up getting much more than you "paid for" with emailed prompts, videos, jokes, and encouragement from your teachers and fellow students."
— Carrie-Ann Kloda
"This course is really intelligently designed!
and I've made so much more progress with them than I ever expected! Previous attempts at calligraphy were nowhere near as successful or enjoyable!!"
— Alexa Bisson
“The course workbooks have been fantastic...
Frequently Asked Questions
ShowMeYourDrills is a completely free 4-week basic strokes calligraphy challenge taught by yours truly. 🙂 During our 4 weeks together, you’ll learn the foundations of calligraphy, so you can move on to learning how to write letters and eventually words!
The entire course is accessible through an online portal that you can access via desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
At the start of the challenge, I’ll share the supplies you need to get started with the calligraphy basics. Each day, I’ll post a new “basic stroke” for you to learn and practice. You can complete the work on your own time at your own pace.
If you’d like feedback, you can post your work in the comments, our private Facebook group, or on Instagram. (Optional!)
Click here to see a full explanation!
Yes! Show Me Your Drills is completely free. If you are looking to learn the basic building blocks of calligraphy, you can join me for 4 weeks of beginner instructions.
Once we finish the basics, there are more advanced (paid) courses, but they are 100% optional!
Inside the Show Me Your Drills course, you’ll find a guide with the exact materials you need. The major tools are a flexible tip pen (pointed pen, brush pen) and paper (Rhodia, tracing paper, etc.).
No, the lessons are not live. Throughout the first week of Show Me Your Drills, new video tutorials will be posted at 7:00 a.m. ET. The lessons are recorded, so you can watch them and complete the drills whenever works best for you.
- Minuscule (lowercase) letters
- Majuscule (uppercase) letters
- Connections
- Bouncing & Stylizing
- Flourishing
These advanced tutorials are 100% optional and you are not required to purchase them.
We will work through these advanced courses together as a group for anyone who purchases them. If you choose to complete all of the advanced courses, the semester will last about six months total.