Calligraphy and Lettering Fundamentals in Procreate
A course by Chiara Bacchini, Modern Digital Calligraphy Artist
Learn the basics to start drawing letters digitally and create inspiring quotes to share on Instagram
Modern calligraphy and lettering have become one of the top trends on Instagram for sharing positive messages and inspiration. Want to learn how to draw digital letters and share your creations online with your followers?
Modern calligraphy artist Chiara Bacchini teaches you the fundamentals of calligraphy and lettering to help you find peace of mind and cultivate a positive outlook in your daily life. Discover how to create digital illustrations with Procreate and design inspiring quotes to post on Instagram using this romantic and relaxing art form.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 20 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know Chiara Bacchini, Italian calligraphy artist and expert in cursive writing. She tells you about her childhood, her creative influences, and her first encounter with what would later become her career.
Dive straight in and learn the basics of calligraphy and lettering, in particular, the cursive writing style. Chiara then teaches you how to use Procreate and some of its basic features, including how to open a new canvas, create brushes and digital stamps, and insert purely graphic elements into your pieces.
Now it's time to start designing your final project to post on Instagram. Choose an inspiring quote that reflects your personal style and discover why selecting the right color palette is crucial to expressing your message and building your brand. Once you've finished the design, Chiara shows you how to animate your quote and transform it into an eye-catching work of digital art.
Lastly, find out what formats you should use to export your creation for Instagram. Chiara ends the course with some useful tips on how to post your quote and engage with your followers.
- 97% positive reviews (172)
- 7,668 students
- 15 lessons (2h 0m)
- 20 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Portuguese, Turkish
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Illustrate an inspirational quote of your choice with the most popular graphic elements on Instagram. Use the digital calligraphy techniques you learn throughout the course to design your composition and then export it to share with your followers.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn the art of digital calligraphy and lettering.
Requirements and materials
No specific knowledge is needed for this course, just an iPad with Procreate.
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Chiara Bacchini
A course by Chiara Bacchini
Chiara Bacchini is an Italian calligraphy artist who grew up in a family of craftsmen and women: her aunts were dressmakers, her uncle was a carpenter, and her grandmothers were experts in embroidery and crochet. As a result, she spent her childhood immersed in a creative atmosphere. She began studying calligraphy in 2009 and went on to pioneer a movement in Italy when she started posting her work on Instagram and creating a buzz.
Riding on this success, she started teaching courses as well as producing and selling stamps with her designs. In 2014, she decided to take the leap and transformed her passion into a full-time job by opening her own online stationery store.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Inspirations
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U2
Introduction to calligraphy and lettering for Instagram
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Basics for learning to write with Procreate
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The brushes: properties and functions
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Learn the basics of calligraphy and lettering for IG
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How to find your calligraphic style
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Your graphic style and digital stamps
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U3
The creation of our inspirational phrase
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My odds of the day
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Creation of the color palette for IG
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Preparation of the canvas and drawing of the sentence 1
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Preparation of the canvas and drawing of the sentence 2
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How to create an animation
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U4
Post on Instagram
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Different formats, different functions: how to export for Instagram
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Aesthetic variations
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Practical advice for when you post
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FP
Final project
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Creative Lettering for Instagram using Procreate
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Meet expert teachers
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FAQs
The course is designed for users with basic knowledge of Procreate and calligraphy but includes detailed explanations that also make it suitable for intermediate learners wanting to deepen their skills.
To take the course, you'll need an iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate app installed. No advanced skills are required, but some basic familiarity with digital tools is recommended.
You'll learn how to create custom brushes, compose motivational phrases, digitize lettering, design stamps and calligraphy graphics, optimize content for Instagram, and develop a unique personal style.
The course covers modern calligraphy techniques, brush customization, layer management, digital graphic creation, and strategies to boost engagement on social platforms like Instagram and Pinterest.
The course walks you through step-by-step how to duplicate, modify, and customize brushes in Procreate by adjusting shape, opacity, pressure, and importing textures to achieve unique effects.
Yes, the course includes techniques for designing and digitizing custom calligraphy stamps, useful for both personal projects and online sales.
You'll learn how to export optimized images in JPEG and GIF formats, prepare files for feeds, stories, and Pinterest boards, choosing sizes and formats tailored to each social platform.
Procreate
this course is very useful , but the video miss some english audio
excellente curso
Acabo de comprarme un ipad y soy nueva en Procreate, y este curso me viene muy bien!
Ottimo corso. Molto dettagliato. Lo consiglio vivamente!
muy bien explicado, brinda buenos recursos