Freestyle Script Lettering

Freestyle Script is a casual, hand-drawn style of cursive lettering that captures the freedom and spontaneity of handwriting. (Don't worry; you don't need good penmanship to draw it.) Loose, expressive, and packed with personality, Freestyle Script is an essential tool for lettering artists who want to create lively, inviting work. Use it to add warmth to headlines, create engaging logos, or give lettering pieces a playful, uniquely individual touch.

Although Freestyle Script looks like it’s made quickly and effortlessly, it’s actually carefully planned and meticulously drawn by hand. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to develop one-of-a-kind Freestyle Script lettering through a clear, repeatable step-by-step process. We’ll cover how to construct connected letterforms, arrange them in rhythmic compositions, and modify their contours to create unique and compelling lettering. You’ll also experiment with a range of common writing tools to produce endless variations of Freestyle Script.

This info-packed class combines detailed presentations with interactive drawing demos. You'll also receive a FREE 38-page illustrated guidebook packed with essential drawing techniques and loads of real-world examples. You can also add the bonus 28-page workbook for extra instruction and practice. Whether you’re a beginner eager to expand your skills or an experienced artist interested in bringing something new to your professional work, this class will provide you with the techniques and know-how you need to create truly distinctive Freestyle Script lettering.

Can't attend the live online meeting? No problem. Watch the workshop recording as many times as you like for four months following the workshop.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Create eye-catching Freestyle Script logos and wordmarks

• Properly construct and connect casual cursive letters

• Add personality to script letters by tailoring their contours

• Arrange energetic, attenting-getting compositions

• Troubleshoot script lettering to avoid common mistakes

• Broaden your professional skill set with proven techniques

• Enhance your personal and professional lettering work

This class is ideal for:

• Eager newcomers and artists interested in making expressive pieces of Freestyle Script lettering

• Experienced letterers who want a deeper grasp of the script lettering process

• Designers and typographers looking to add individuality to logo designs and layouts

• Illustrators and visual artists interested in exploring dynamic script lettering in their work

• Students from my previous workshops who are ready to level up their script lettering skills

I'll give lettering demonstrations on my iPad using Procreate, but you can also use these analog tools:

• pencils and a pencil sharpener, or a mechanical pencil

• an eraser

• tracing paper

• grid/graph paper

• a ruler

• a 5mm broad edge calligraphy marker (like Marvy Uchida or Kuretake Zig brands)

• a large chisel marker (Sharpie Chisel Tip is my go-to)

• an assortment of large brush markers (like Tombow Dual Brush Pen) and small ones (Pitt Artist Pen is a personal fave)

• a computer or other electronic device, a reliable internet connection, plus a Zoom account to join the live online meeting and to watch the video recording

• access to a printer if you want to refer to a hard copy of the PDF guidebook

• a copy of my Lettering Manual is strongly recommended

• Although I'll be drawing in Procreate on an iPad, class time will not allow for hardware or software instruction.

• Check out my Type & Lettering Amazon storefront for more of my favorite tools and resources

Freestyle Script Lettering is great for enthusiastic students of all skill levels—register today!