Modern Calligraphy
24 Videos
27 Challenges

Explore the art of modern calligraphy and techniques to become a pro!

Join Modern Calligraphy and learn how to use a simple brush pen to write letters, personalise your belongings and apply your new lettering skills in a variety of creative ways!

Introduction to Calligraphy
1 Topic
Jessie B.
Mom from Ohio
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6 Packs
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11 Projects
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Meet The Expert
DIY experts are passionate professionals who also happen to be awesome at inspiring kids.  They share all their trade secrets and create videos  exclusive to DIY so your kids can build their skills.  Some experts share a hand-picked selection of their best pro videos, too.
Hi, I'm Kimberly. I'm a professional calligrapher and an artist. I started my journey with calligraphy a few years ago and I haven't put my brush pen down ever since! Let's explore the art of calligraphy and learn to personalize notebooks, backpacks and even write letters to our favorite fictional characters!
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Testimonials
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Amy M.
from Indiana
My 8 year old daughter loves the animation course. She rushes in now to complete her homework so she can start on her favorite subject.
Michaela P.
from Victoria
After two weeks the kids are still really interested in making more engineering masterpieces. Their bedroom has become one enormous marble run using books, bits of LEGO, cushions, and random things from the kitchen. I can totally see this craze lasting for months! Thanks!
Peta K.
from New South Wales
I think it is fabulous that you are offering courses the are of interest and relevance to kids in an accessible format. Absolutely love it!!
Michelle W.
from Ontario
DIY has really good projects plus it's convenient to work on from home.
Tanya H.
from Victoria
My daughter loves it and her drawings are so great! Love the lessons and the creativity it brings out!
Amanda R.
from Illinois
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Marina H.
from Yangon
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Deborah L.
from Lewisham
My daughter loves the projects, is inspired by other kid's work and has been drawing loads since we joined. She also loves doing the videos. Before DIY there wasn't a safe platform for her to do this on. I am reassured by the lengths you go to to keep the kids safe.
Fiona P.
from New South Wales
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Maranatha P.
from Florida
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Jessica B.
from Maryland
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Joanne G.
from New Brunswick
My son is spending way more time drawing plus he is learning new techniques!
Vivian V.
from British Columbia
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Brandy K.
from Tennessee
We are raising kids in a small town in a school system that revolves around sports which my child cares nothing about. This has been great for my daughter to help with her self confidence in her own art and uplifting others by commenting on their art.
Cynthia D.
from California
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Sarah L.
from Victoria
My son is enjoying the projects and feels like he is getting some good ideas. Also, I'm always keen for my kids to take up something that is screen based but isn't just consuming other people's content. Thanks!
Patrick R.
from Quebec
The non-linear format with content tailored for different age groups is great. The partnership between students, mentors, parents is the kind of mix I really appreciate. Keep up the good work!
Anna V.
from Illinois
The work is all fun. There's a lot to do. You get to pick which project you do when. There's always the option of inspiration from other people because there are so many posts.
Alicia M.
from Louisiana
I really appreciate the feedback my son gets on his projects and how he is positively challenged by someone outside of our home.
Anne P.
from Queensland
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from Texas
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from Washington
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from Florida
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from Madrid
It is a fresh way to look at things. It has a lot more to do with the way my daughter thinks and with what she naturally does than all those textbooks and theory.
Rana R.
from Texas
Kids can do DIY at home without parents having to drive everywhere. I like feedback in addition to the convenience.
Lisa B.
from Florida
My child is engaged and excited to learn.
Alison D.
from Victoria
I recommended DIY to my homeschool community. We are loving the personality of the mentor and the feedback from the mod team. The projects are in achievable bites and my daughter is loving being connected to the community for inspiration.
Anu
from California
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from Manitoba
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from Georgia
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Beth S.
from Ontario
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from South Carolina
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from California
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from Oregon
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from Minnesota
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Tammy R.
from Georgia
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Natalie
from Louisiana
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Anna V.
from Illinois
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from Tennessee
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from Arkansas
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Dezarae O.
from North Dakota
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Brenda S.
from Ontario
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from Kansas
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from North Carolina
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from California
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from Colorado
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Andrea M.
from Oregon
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Chelsea J.
from Missouri
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Rose H.
from California
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from Ohio
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from Washington
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from New South Wales
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from British Columbia
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from Ohio
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from Maryland
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from Ontario
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from Texas
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from Washington
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from Leeds
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from New South Wales
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from New York
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from Ontario
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from New York
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from Florida
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from Missouri
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from Nebraska
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Judith W.
from New Hampshire
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Victoria G.
from Illinois
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Sheila R.
from Michigan
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Nikita H.
from Georgia
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Caroline L.
from Queensland
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Jim N.
from Pennsylvania
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from Iowa
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Elizabeth M.
from Louisiana
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from Kansas
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from Tennessee
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from Texas
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from California
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from California
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from Georgia
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from Quebec
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from Tennessee
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from Ontario
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from Ontario
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from North Carolina
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from Ontario
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