Course Description

Hand Lettering for the DIY Girl!

Think the hand lettering in all those mesmerizing Instagram videos is only possible for those people with great hand writing? NO WAY! You can totally do it, and Jocie from One Project Closer will show you how! You don't need a lot of time, natural talent, or money to get started. You just have to start!



Starting is EASY!

Learn basic hand lettering techniques that can be used in a variety of home decor and DIY projects. Without needing a ton of time or natural skill, learn how to form modern calligraphy letters and mixing styles and tips for composing balanced art, with lots of examples, simple tips, and tricks of the trade. Trust me, you CAN do this!


Decor and More!

Learn how to turn your hand lettered art into Heat Transfer and Vinyl cutouts that can be used for:

  • Mugs
  • Bags
  • Decorative Pillows
  • T-shirts
  • Signs
  • Wall Decals

Wooden Signs for the DIY Girl

Build this fun hand lettered, wooden sign with step-by-step instructions, including what tools and materials to use. And if your hand lettering isn't where you'd like it to be yet, you will learn tricks to getting a beautiful, stress-free end product.


Hand Lettering on the iPad Pro

Take your hand lettering to another level and learn the basics of using your iPad Pro to letter on the go. Letter on the iPad Pro is perfect for the Busy Girls who desire digital lettering for projects and printables.

Beyond the Course

With tons of practice sheets and BONUS materials, the course doesn't end today. Get feedback from peers and your instructor, and keep learning and practicing with the help of an exclusive Facebook Group.

Get a detailed shopping list so you know exactly what you need...and what is fun to splurge on!

  • Printable practice sheets
  • Detailed shopping lists
  • Exclusive Facebook Group

BONUS: Staging Photos!

Once you are done learning the basic, Jocie will teach you how to stage your photos and post your work to social media, including tips and tricks for using your smart phone to get great photos and fun props to use in staging.




Jessi from Practically Functional

"If I could give the course ten stars, I would! ... All the little flourishes and extras are awesome!"
 

Beth from Unskinny Boppy

"My handwriting has never been great, especially cursive, but within just a few lessons I was swooping and swirling my pen like a pro!"
 

Blogger, Lover of Hand Lettering

Jocie Hagan

Jocie (pronounced jah-see) has been blogging at One Project Closer for almost ten years. Over the past few years, Jocie's love of hand lettered decor has turned into a greater focus on helping other learn modern hand lettering techniques including brush lettering and watercolor. Due to the overwhelming interest excitement, she teaches local hand lettering classes. Her love of encouraging others to have fun and use art as a means for decor and relaxation, her classes and tutorials have become a huge hit. She has been featured on Country Living, Good Housekeeping, MSN, Huffington Post, and House Beautiful. Jocie's class will help you gain the confidence to enjoy hand lettering and have fun in the process.

Course curriculum

  • 2

    What is Hand Lettering and Why?

    • The What and Why!

    • Course Notes: The What and Why!

  • 3

    Tools of the Trade

    • What Materials Do You REALLY Need?

    • Course Notes: Materials

    • Shopping Lists

  • 4

    The Basic Technique

    • Materials Used in this Section

    • Basics of Brush Hand Lettering

    • How to Form Letters + Accents

    • Cheater Technique + How to Transfer Designs

    • Course Notes: Basics of Brush Hand Lettering

  • 5

    iPad Pro + Apple Pencil Intro

    • Intro to Hand Lettering on the iPad Pro

    • Course Notes: Intro to Lettering on the iPad Pro

    • iPad + Procreate Cheat Sheet

  • 6

    Hand Letter All the Things

    • Course Notes: DIY Wooden Signs

    • DIY Wooden Signs

    • Course Notes: Hand Letter All The Things!

    • Silhouette with Adhesive Vinyl

    • Silhouette with Heat Transfer Vinyl (Fabric Projects)

    • Hand Lettering Using Paint + Markers

  • 7

    BONUS: Staging your photos for Social Media

    • Course Notes: Staging Photos

    • Staging Photos

  • 8

    BONUS: Resources

    • Printable Practice Sheets

    • Procreate Cheat Sheet

    • Shopping Lists

    • Free Printables/Silhouette Cut Files

    • Downloadable Course Notes

  • 9

    Tell Us What You Think!

    • Quick Exit Survey

Reviews

5 star rating

Turning life into art!

Naomi Moseley

Wow! This course is INVALUABLE! I love to create beautiful things just for my own benefit, and I also love to create personalized gifts for family and friend...

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Wow! This course is INVALUABLE! I love to create beautiful things just for my own benefit, and I also love to create personalized gifts for family and friends. Letters have always been my weak point!!!! I cannot wait to put these skills into practice so I can grow in this new area. I seriously cannot believe how much better I already am just after practicing while following along with the videos! Jocie's tips and tricks make these beautiful creations possible for even the below average DIY-er (me)! The resource section with printable practice sheets is extremely useful and helpful. I can't wait to make a few small purchases so I can keep practicing wherever I go! Thank you for putting together such an amazing resource for such an affordable cost!!!!

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5 star rating

It was amazing

Chloe M

I made so much progress, while having fun and using up some free time. It was so easy to catch on to and it was explained so well. It was very well put toget...

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I made so much progress, while having fun and using up some free time. It was so easy to catch on to and it was explained so well. It was very well put together yet you had independence for what you could do.

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5 star rating

The most thorough and informative handlettering class ever!

Beth Bryan

I have always wanted to learn to hand-letter like a pro, but I could never quite figure out the techniques to get it right. My handwriting has never been gre...

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I have always wanted to learn to hand-letter like a pro, but I could never quite figure out the techniques to get it right. My handwriting has never been great, especially cursive, but within just a few lessons I was swooping and swirling my pen like a pro! Jocie broke it down in simple but super informative steps to help me see where I am doing it wrong. On top of teaching the actual hand-lettering technique, this course is chock FULL of printables that even includes vinyl cutouts I can use on my cutting machine! Woot! In addition to all that, there is an excellent tutorial on how to use an Apple pen and the iPad to create easy jpeg and pdf graphics for my blog! I was not expecting such a detail instruction manual on that, but I am so excited to share my new hobby on instagram. This was completely fabulous course. I highly recommend it to anyone who has ever wanted to learn the art of hand-lettering! Beth Bryan www.unskinnyboppy.com

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5 star rating

Excellent

Desiree Ratay

Excellent introductory course with lots of how to's and helpful hints. I especially liked the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil help.

Excellent introductory course with lots of how to's and helpful hints. I especially liked the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil help.

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5 star rating

Awesome Hand Lettering course; for even the Busiest of Gi...

Jacque Knowlton

I love this course! I have been dying to try hand lettering for a long time but had ZERO time. Seriously, full time job, 3.5 yo, 1.5 yo, blog, husband who ...

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I love this course! I have been dying to try hand lettering for a long time but had ZERO time. Seriously, full time job, 3.5 yo, 1.5 yo, blog, husband who travels, special needs dog ... But I was so wrong. Jocie does a great job of going through each step of the process carefully and thoroughly. I love her gentle reminders that this might take some, for some of us, ahem me, to re-train our brains with how to complete the strokes. I can't believe how much better I am from the beginning to even now. The practice sheets are a total life/time saver! Another great thing about her course, how to incorporate your hand lettering into pretty much ALL THE THINGS! The project ideas are awesome! Oh and the fact that you can stop whenever you need to, pick back up, or even re-play sections is amazing. I can't wait to share this with my girlfriends and most likely also gifts for my favorite ladies!

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5 star rating

Amazing! I never thought I could do beautiful hand letter...

Jessi Wohlwend

If I could give the course ten stars, I would! Jocie explains everything so clearly, and she has great tips and tricks for the common issues you might run in...

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If I could give the course ten stars, I would! Jocie explains everything so clearly, and she has great tips and tricks for the common issues you might run into while learning how to do hand lettering. I love the practice sheets provided with the course, and all the little flourishes and extras are awesome! And I love the project ideas and tutorials too; I can't wait to turn my hand lettering into a tote bag!

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4 star rating

Basic technique is unique

Luisa Silva

Great course. It is unique and easy to learn but it requires a lot of practice....

Great course. It is unique and easy to learn but it requires a lot of practice....

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