Learn the basic calligraphy strokes with this beginner-friendly guide featuring step-by-step illustrations and free worksheets.

- Entry Stroke: Begin with a light, angled downstroke, then lift and make a smooth, upward curve.
- Underturn: Start with a downward stroke, then curve smoothly underneath to form a U-shape, ending with an upward motion.
- Overturn: Start with an upward stroke, then curve over the top to form an inverted U, ending with a downward motion.
- Compound Curve: Combine an underturn and overturn in one continuous motion, creating an S-like shape with three distinct directional changes.
- Oval: Begin at the top, draw a clockwise loop that curves down and around, closing the shape with a smooth connection.
- Reverse Oval: Begin at the top, draw a counter-clockwise loop that curves down and around, closing the shape with a smooth connection.
- Ascending Loop: Start with a vertical downstroke, then loop upward and to the right, finishing with a slight curve or flourish.
- Descending Loop: Start with a vertical upstroke, then loop downward and to the right, finishing with a slight curve or flourish.