Hand lettering classes

Book a Hand Lettering Class

Booking a hand lettering class means turning hand-drawn letters into small works of art – no experience needed. Discover 111 hand lettering workshops at 51 creative venues across Germany and Austria, rated 4.91 stars on average from 65 reviews.

Which hand lettering classes can I take?

In hand lettering you draw each letter individually instead of writing in one stroke. Classes range from beginner basics to special workshops:

• Hand lettering basics: Alphabets, practice drills and flourishes, e.g. in Radebeul from €42.
• Brush lettering: Flowing script with brush pens, e.g. in Munich from €79 and Bonn from €65.
• Watercolor and lettering: Script meets watercolor, e.g. in Neuss from €89.
• Christmas lettering: Self-designed greeting cards and pendants, e.g. in Münster from €87, Frankfurt from €89 and Bonn from €55.
• Floral and loop lettering: Script with flower motifs and connected loops, e.g. in Leipzig from €30 and from €59.
• Calligraphy and Chinese ink painting: Brush technique and characters, e.g. in Düsseldorf from €42.
• Online classes: Fineliner lettering with 3D effects and blossoms, from €27.

How much do hand lettering classes cost?

The hand lettering classes cost between 25,00 € and 159,00 € and usually take about 1 hour 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on the experience you choose. You can find all further details directly in the individual event descriptions.

Here is a transparent overview for you:

Key facts about our partners

• Class size: On average 15 to 20 people take part, so the instructor has time for every participant.
• Franka Strangfeld - Illustration & Grafik (Radebeul): Basics class with a practice script for letters, flourishes and shading, followed by your own design.
• dieKunstliebe - Franziska Deißler (Frankfurt am Main): Lettering workshops with practice material on site, rated 4.5 stars by participants.
• SusaMiDesign (Leipzig): Floral lettering where script and flower art come together.
• Qi Xiaoting-Art (Düsseldorf): Chinese fan painting, ink painting and calligraphy.
• Group events: Hand lettering can also be booked exclusively for groups, teams or bachelorette parties.

Hand lettering class: What you will learn

• Different alphabets and styles, from minimalist to playful
• Practice drills, flourishes and shading
• How to use brush pens and fineliners
• How to pair styles, e.g. clean letters with flowing brush lettering
• Lettering on cards, posters and watercolor paintings

Paper and pens are usually included in the class. For practice at home you need smooth paper, a pencil (hardness B), fineliners in different widths and brush pens. Small brush tips suit beginners, large tips take some practice.

Hand lettering or calligraphy?

In calligraphy you write with a nib or brush in one stroke. In hand lettering you draw each letter stroke by stroke. If you also want to work with shapes and color, the drawing class or painting class is a good addition.

Hand lettering voucher as a gift

Hand lettering feels meditative and relaxing, so a class voucher makes a fitting gift for creative people.