Self-Instruction in Handwriting--Ages 12 and Up

This book is divided into two parts: manuscript and cursive. It provides opportunities to practice the letters in isolation and within the context of words and sentences. Paper positions, pencil positions, hints and self-evaluation guides are included to help you learn to write legibly with ease and fluency.

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Calligraphy: From Beginner to Expert Kit

Now your kids can add that special touch of beauty to their cards, stationery, gifts, and more! This comprehensive, fully illustrated calligraphy guide explains basic skills and advanced techniques. Soon they'll know how to write in more than 15 alphabet styles. Kit includes three Speedball Elegant Writer markers in red, black, and blue. 48 pages, softcover.

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Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy

Create hand-lettered Victorian valentines and Christmas cards. Send invitations in Celtic script. Sure to inspire your 10- to 18-year-olds, this beginner's guide features 365 different calligraphy alphabets and 52 creative lettering projects. 111 pages, softcover from Perigee.

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Spencerian Theory Book- Set

Since 1874, Spencerian penmanship has been admired for its beauty and acclaimed for its ease and speed. Now you can use this time-tested method to teach your students how to write clearly and gracefully. Encouraged to think about the theory's principles while they are writing, children learn step-by-step how to form letters, words, numbers, and sentences from seven basic strokes. Includes detailed teacher's guide and five practice booklets. From Mott Media.

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The Complete Calligraphy Set

The original Greek word means "beautiful writing." And your budding calligraphers will get off to a beautiful start with this kit designed to instruct and inspire. Two 96-page spiralbound tutorials cover all the fundamentals and provide expert guidance; stunning examples of poetry, brochures, and more; and over 30 step-by-step projects. Includes pen holder, nibs, HB pencil, paint brush, paint, and ink. From Penguin.

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Cursive Writing Skills: Left-handed

This handwriting book is not for elementary school students, but for those who have reached adolescence, or even adulthood, without mastering cursive handwriting. This workbook is divided into three stages: pre-writing exercises, lowercase formations, and uppercase formations. Pages for practice in joining certain combinations and in copying are also included.

The pre-writing exercises provide training in correct posture, pencil grip, and paper position. For students who have formed inefficient habits, the process may involve training a different set of muscles. These initial exercises should therefore be done under the supervision of the teacher or tutor. Once students have established the correct grip, paper position, and posture, they can practice on their own. Left-handed edition. Softcover, 48 pages. (Right-handed edition book also available.)

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The Art of Calligraphy: A Practical Guide to the Skills and Techniques

Here is a comprehensive guide explaining everything you need to know to master the skills and techniques of beautiful writing. Beginning with a review of Western calligraphy from antiquity to today's electronic age, The Art of Calligraphy helps the reader choose equipment--brushes, pens, pencils, papers,a nd inks - and then shows exactly how to hold and angle the pen to produce every letter of the alphabet in a number of different scripts.

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