Curious Medium/Flourishing the Alphabet

  • $240

Flourishing the Alphabet

  • Course
  • 31 Lessons

Learn how to flourish the alphabet confidently, and come up with endless flourishes for lowercase & capital letters.

Does this sound like you?

Maybe you think that flourishes are just loops and curves connected to letters.

Maybe you struggle to identify correct which letters can be flourished.

Even if you do, maybe your flourishes look haphazard, messy … or just nothing like what you see on Instagram.

now imagine...

No more uncertainty about what flourishes should look like!

No more messy and awkward flourishes!

No more struggles wondering where to flourish!

Flourishing the Alphabet

can help you

You’ll build a solid theoretical foundation of what makes good flourishes.

Because you can’t create what your mind doesn’t understand.

with the flourish families framework that is weaved into the whole of this course, you’ll:

Simple shapes when flourishing

Start using simple shapes as building blocks for flourishes.

Make your flourishes as simple as you want to, or turn the dial up for more intricate flourishes.

Know the ins and outs of flourishing, and tell the difference between right and wrong.

So you can put them into practice to easily create balanced flourishes that look elegant, not messy.

Uppercase H variations

Build up your own library of endless flourishes for lowercase and uppercase letters.

You don’t need exemplars for inspiration anymore, because that’s how easy it is to come up with new variations.

Sounds like what you need?

Do you want to Learn how to flourish any letter confidently?

Flourishing the Alphabet is a self-paced online calligraphy course.

Once you sign up, you’ll receive immediate access to all the course content and materials.

So you can start learning at your own pace and convenience!

Here's what you'll learn

Introduction to Flourishing Course

What is Flourishing
Supplies & Handouts
Homework (Before)

Principles of Flourishing

Basic Principles of Flourishing
Intermediate Principles of Flourishing
Quiz on Principles of Flourishing

Flourish Families

What are Flourish Families

Flourishing Movements & Warm-Ups

Nib Control
Finger, Wrist & Arm Movements

Flourishing Lowercase Letters

Flourishing Spots (Lowercase)
Crossbar Flourishes
Descender Loop Flourishes
Ascender Loop Flourishes
Exit Stroke Flourishes
Entrance Stroke Flourishes
Hotspots & Ligatures (Lowercase)
Recap of Flourishing Lowercase Letters

Flourishing Uppercase Letters

Flourishing Spots (Uppercase)
Group 1 Letters: IJ
Group 2 Letters: AMN
Group 3 Letters: VWHKZ
Group 4 Letters: SGLCE
Group 5 Letters: PRBTF
Group 6 Letters: YUX
Group 7 Letters: OQD
Hotspots & Ligatures (Uppercase)
Recap of Flourishing Uppercase Letters

Flourishing Numbers & Punctuation Marks

Numbers & Punctuation Marks

Flourishing Demonstration

Flourishing Demonstration

Conclusion

Homework (After)
What's Next

What's included in this course?

over 20 hours of instruction and demonstration videos

With practical tips throughout, including:

  • Getting smooth lines when flourishing

  • Connecting flourishes to letters seamlessly, and in what order to write them

  • Tips for specific letters: how to tweak them and what flourishes to avoid

And more!

close to 80 pages of handouts and 60 pages of scanned notes to guide your learning and practice

and lifetime access

So you can continually revise, and receive any future updates!

here's what others have to say about my previous flourishing workshops!

"Being fairly new to calligraphy it was good to learn correctly how to flourish rather than throwing loops here and there and wondering why it wasn’t quite right. It’s good to learn this early on. It has quickly improved my calligraphy, which would have taken so much longer by trial and error."

Larissa Jensen

"I have taken several classes but felt like I was just copying until learning your approach. The flourish families was the magical key! I also think the notion of balancing the types of flourishes above/below and left/right was a revelation!"

Sarah LaBoda

"Her approach towards flourishing is quite analytical and balanced, which I appreciate! Her explanation is always on point and she ensures that all doubts are cleared. Also, the workshop handouts are excellent and pretty extensive, and everything has been explained well in detail!"

Hershil Garg

Pricing

SGD 240* for immediate lifetime access

* Approximately USD 180 depending on conversion rates upon checkout

money back guarantee

I want you to be completely happy with a course that fits your learning objectives. If you find that this course is not the best fit for you, I’d love to know where things went wrong or how i can help.

Or just reach out to me, with the confirmation email you received upon sign-up, for a no-questions-asked refund within 14 calendar days of signing up. 

Ready to learn flourishing?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have any knowledge of calligraphy?

Yes! This course does not include the basics of calligraphy. Ideally, you should be comfortable writing the Copperplate alphabet with pointed pen tools — that’s what this course is based on and intended for.

Check out my resource hubs if you need some help with pointed pen calligraphy or Copperplate.

I'm learning Copperplate now. When is it a good time for me to start learning flourishing?

The “right time” to start learning flourishing differs from person to person. Ideally, you should be able to write the Copperplate alphabet fairly comfortably without needing to trace or reference an exemplar.

In the course, I’ve made it a point to write each letter in standard Copperplate before flourishing — but that is just quick revision!

What supplies do I need for this course?

You only need Internet connection, a printer and your preferred set of tools for pointed pen calligraphy. Just use whatever tools you’re already comfortable with for your calligraphy practice.

Is this course right for me?

Flourishing the Alphabet is great if you’ve already learned the basics of calligraphy, and want to take it to another level with flourishing. Don’t worry if you have no experience with flourishing! This is a beginner-friendly course that starts with the theory and basic principles of flourishing.

But if for any reason this course doesn’t fit your learning objectives, don’t worry. There’s a 14-day no-questions-asked (in good faith!) refund policy.

Is this course suitable for brush pen or digital calligraphy?

This course, especially the theories and flourish families framework woven throughout, can be helpful regardless of your tool or medium.

But Flourishing the Alphabet is built with pointed pen calligraphy in mind, so:

  • If you’re doing digital calligraphy, the course doesn’t cover how to use and manipulate a digital brush for flourishing.

  • If you’re doing brush pen calligraphy, the handouts (with a 6mm x-height) might be too small for brush pens.

When does the course start?

Flourishing the Alphabet is a self-paced online course. 

As soon as you purchase the course, you’ll get immediate access to start learning right away!

How long do I get access for the course?

You’ll have ongoing access for the lifetime of the course, so you can learn at your own pace. Go through the lessons slowly or quickly, or rewatch the videos as many times as you need to revise. You’ll also get access to any future updates I may make.

As this is a self-paced course, will I receive any support from you?

Yes! In fact, you’ll have ongoing support that isn’t limited to any course schedule. Email me at any time with any questions, problems or struggles that you’re facing.

  • $240

Flourishing the Alphabet

  • Course
  • 31 Lessons

Be on your way to flourishing the alphabet confidently & effortlessly.

Start immediately after signing up.

→ hey there

I’m Dawn from Singapore.  

After leaving a corporate job in the throes of the pandemic, calligraphy has given me more than a hobby and a creative outlet.

Calligraphy challenges me to keep learning, helps me to calm down and focus, and has connected me to so many calligrafriends around the world. 

Drop me an email at any time if you have questions / problems while learning calligraphy, or just want to chat about calligraphy! ♥️