Mark your milestones as you progress in your calligraphic endeavors. Read each of the milestones below and keep track of where you are in your journey.
THIS PAGE WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN AN APP. I'M NOT SURE IT WILL WORK OVER THE INTERNET AS IS (in 2026). Practice each lowercase character until you have written each one 30 times. Mark your progress with each letter. You can write: "a-z 15x." Then update the number after another practice session.
Practice each uppercase character until you have written each one 20 times. Mark your progress with each letter. You can write: "A-Z 5x." Then update the number after another practice session.
Practice writing out 25 sentences or sayings, such as the alphabet sentences containing every letter of the alphabet. See the Links page for examples. Count the number of sentences here.
Challenge yourself to think of your own milestone!
Read some books on calligraphy, such as the ones in your library. Record the details of the first five books below.
Take a course or class in calligraphy. Write down the details of the class here.
Make five projects to give away. Record the details of the projects you made for others ot enjoy.
Sign up for a calligraphy or penmanship forum online. Write about your experience below, and the URL of the site.
Join a local calligraphy guild, get to meet others with the same interests, and continue your learning. Write about the group you joined.
Design a piece to enter a contest and show off your new-found skills. Write down about the experience.
Write two letters by hand and mail them out. Write about it below, including the recipients' reaction.