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Shannon DeBord
Nov 18, 2019
Free Calligraphy Guidelines!
Whether you’re just starting to learn calligraphy, or you’ve been studying for years, guidelines are important. Guidelines help us keep...


Shannon DeBord
Oct 21, 2019
Free Bookmark Download!
"A book is a device to ignite the imagination" - Alan Bennett Just print and cut along the black lines around the bookmark image. You...


Shannon DeBord
Oct 7, 2019
Finished Calligraphy Projects: Where to Start?
One of the parts of calligraphy that no one talks about is all the prep work involved in creating a project. Unless you're a master-penm

Shannon DeBord
Aug 5, 2019
10,000 Hours
If you want to master a skill, Malcom Gladwell tells us that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. Whether you agree with his figure


Shannon DeBord
Jul 15, 2019
Behind the Scenes: My Calligraphy Workspace
In my second level pointed pen class, I often talk about good practice habits with my students. And in my last class, one of my students...


Shannon DeBord
Jul 1, 2019
What to Look For In a Calligrapher
I get it -- you're not an expert in calligraphy! And you shouldn't have to be. So how do you choose a calligrapher when you decide on...

Shannon DeBord
Apr 15, 2019
Types of Calligraphy Pens: Explained (Part 2)
Welcome back to our deep dive into the types of calligraphy pens and tools! If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here. This week, we&#

Shannon DeBord
Apr 8, 2019
Types of Calligraphy Pens: Explained (Part 1)
If you're new to calligraphy, deciding what pen to use can be a difficult hurdle. With all the different calligraphy tools available, ho

Shannon DeBord
Mar 11, 2019
The ONE Tip That Will Completely Change The Way You Practice
I'm sharing the ONE tip that I've learned, that completely changed the way I approach my practicing.
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