Lettering and Calligraphy with Affinity Designer

About the Course

Are you interested in creating custom lettering and calligraphy prints using Affinity Designer? This class is the perfect introduction to both Affinity Designer and lettering. You will not only learn how to create and modify letters, but also the principles behind creating beautiful prints based on those letters and texts.

Throughout the course, you will learn:

How to work with text, including placing patterns and layers
How to use clipping layers, blending modes, and HSL adjustments
How to use the pen tool
How to create masks and modify curves with nodes
How to make text follow a path or fill a shape
How to use color gradients
Design principles to help you create custom prints

By the end of the course, you will be able to create custom posters featuring letters, names, quotes, and texts like song lyrics, novel first pages, and wedding vows. These prints are perfect for personal use or even for selling.

Even if you're completely new to Affinity Designer, don't worry! This class is designed to teach you the basics step by step while creating gorgeous prints. And if you're already an expert in Affinity Designer, this class is still for you as it provides an introduction to lettering and calligraphy, along with a wealth of ideas for creating custom prints perfect for your home or for gifting or selling on platforms like Etsy, Society6, and Redbubble.

Lettering and calligraphy art are everywhere, from fashion to books to home decor, and with the skills you'll learn in this class, you'll be able to create your own stunning prints. So enroll today and start exploring the art of lettering and calligraphy with Affinity Designer!

Your Instructor

Aldara B. Dios

I've been teaching design in different forms for years! In my hometown university and in digital platforms. In Spain and in the UK.

My first class here is Skillshare is Mandala Creation with Affinity Designer. It teaches you in less than an hour a "cheat" way to do Mandalas! During the class, I design a print in less than 10 minutes! And you can, too.

My second class is about Lettering and Calligraphy with Affinity Designer. Learn affinity designer while designing custom prints with letters, names and texts. Ideal for home decor, gifts or for selling in print on-demand prints.