Master the Magic
of Italics
Elegant, expressive, and endlessly adaptable — this is the script that started it all for most of us.
Italic calligraphy is the go-to hand for both beginners and experienced lettering artists. In this class, Cheryl introduces you to the graceful slant, rhythmic flow, and practical versatility that make Italic so beloved.
You'll explore the anatomy of the Italic alphabet — its angles, spacing, and structure — while building the pen control and letter consistency that make it look effortless.
Inside the Class
What you'll learn
The deceptively simple strokes that make Italic look elegant instead of like it was written during a bumpy bus ride.
How pen angle, spacing, slant, and rhythm work together to create letters that actually behave themselves.
How to turn individual letters into beautiful words and quotations without muttering "why does that one look weird?" every three minutes.
A strong foundation you can build on for years — envelopes, journals, artwork, teaching, or just making your grocery list look suspiciously sophisticated.
Choose Your Class
This isn't one of those giant workshops where you spend the day wondering if the instructor knows you exist. Choose the 8-week series and you'll get personal feedback, your questions answered, and help fixing the tiny things that make the biggest difference — the things YouTube videos can't see and books can't correct.
Whether you're brand new to calligraphy or dusting off skills you haven't used in a while, you'll leave with better letterforms, more confidence, and at least one moment where you think —
Cheryl Tefft
Cheryl's warm and encouraging teaching style makes this a perfect class for those new to calligraphy, as well as those looking to refine their Italic hand.
And because spaces are limited for all our multi-week workshops, once the class is full, it's full — unfortunate for procrastinators, excellent for everyone who likes individual attention.