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Phonetic Alphabet Calligraphy Practice Sheet: Alpha

Beginner Hand Lettering· Cursive & Penmanship· Hand Lettering· Modern Calligraphy

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Practice “Alpha” calligraphy with a free phonetic alphabet calligraphy worksheet. Includes a printable PDF and Procreate practice sheet.

Phonetic Alphabet Calligraphy Practice Sheet: Alpha. Practice "Alpha" calligraphy with a free phonetic alphabet calligraphy worksheet. Includes a printable PDF and Procreate practice sheet.

Phonetic Alphabet A Calligraphy Practice Sheet: Alpha (Free PDF + Procreate)

Welcome to the first worksheet in the Phonetic Alphabet Calligraphy series!

Today’s word is Alpha, and you’ll get both a printable PDF and a Procreate practice sheet to help you master every stroke. Download the freebies below, then enjoy the stress-free trace-to-learn style practice.

Working through the entire phonetic alphabet series? Be sure to grab the free A–Z progress tracker over on the hub page and come back for the next word in the alphabet each week!

Download the Free Alpha Calligraphy Worksheet

Need help downloading? Scroll down for the instructions and FAQs. 

Alpha Practice Sheets

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What’s Included in the Alpha Practice Sheet?

  • Printable PDF worksheet
  • Procreate practice file
  • Trace-to-learn style practice
  • A variety of modern calligraphy styles 

If you’re working on paper, small brush pens, such as the Tombow Fudenosuke, work best for these worksheets, but any flexible brush pen will work. For Procreate, I use the calligraphy brushes from my best-selling Dawn Nicole Original Procreate Brush Kit.

How to Practice Calligraphy Effectively

  • Daily Practice. Short daily practice can build muscle memory faster and is easier to commit to than occasional long practice sessions. You can do one row of the worksheet each day or complete the worksheet and then practice without tracing on the remaining days.
  • Slow Practice. Practicing slowly helps you control pressure and stroke direction, keeping your letters clean and consistent.
  • Trace, then freehand. Start by tracing letters to learn their structure, then move to freehand writing to build confidence and control.
  • Digital vs Paper. Digital practice allows easy undo and layering, while paper practice strengthens hand control and pressure awareness.

Practice "Alpha" calligraphy with a free phonetic alphabet calligraphy worksheet. Includes a printable PDF and Procreate practice sheet.

How to Download & OPEN Files

Each post of this series will feature a set of free worksheets. Here’s how to download the files.

If you’re using a computer:

  1. Download the ZIP file.
  2. Double-click the ZIP file to unzip it, which creates a standard folder containing the files.
  3. Open the folder, then locate the .procreate file and/or the PDF.
  4. Send to your iPad using AirDrop, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or email.
  5. On your iPad, tap the file and select “Open in Procreate” to open the Procreate file, or tap the PDF to open it in your preferred app.

If you’re doing it directly on your iPad:

  1. Download the ZIP file and open the Files app.
  2. Go to your Downloads folder or the location where you saved it.
  3. Tap the ZIP file once. The iPad will automatically unzip it into a new folder.
  4. Open the new folder and tap the .procreate file.
  5. Tap Share → Open in Procreate (or it may open automatically).

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Alpha calligraphy worksheet really free?

Yes. You can download both the printable PDF worksheet and the Procreate practice file for free.

Do I need Procreate to use this worksheet?

No. The PDF worksheet can be printed and used with brush pens, pencils, or other lettering tools. The Procreate file is optional for digital practice.

Is this worksheet beginner-friendly?

Yes. The worksheet includes practice lines and examples designed for beginners learning a variety of modern calligraphy styles.

What if I’m brand new to brush calligraphy?

I have just the thing for you! Get out my free drills worksheet and video lesson, then check out my free Brush Calligraphy Alphabet A-Z Video Lesson series. You can also take my iPad Calligraphy Class in Procreate.

iPad Calligraphy in Procreate Class →

What is Alpha in the phonetic alphabet?

Alpha is the word used to represent the letter A in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

 

Where can I find the rest of the phonetic alphabet worksheets?

Visit the Phonetic Alphabet Calligraphy: Free A–Z Practice Sheets hub page to access all A–Z worksheets and practice resources.

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About Dawn Nicole

Dawn Nicole is a full-time artist known for her playful lettering and illustration style. She's the author of The Art of Playful Lettering, Modern Folk Art Coloring Book, and The Bibliophile's Coloring & Lettering Book. She holds a B.A. in English, an M.B.A., and an Advanced Certificate in Graphic Design and Branding. Most days, you’ll find her with a coffee in one hand, an Apple Pencil in the other, and big ideas swirling in her head. She believes that every letter tells a story, and my favorite stories are the ones written in (digital) ink, color, and a little bit of controlled chaos.

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Slow mornings, sweet thoughts, strawberry skies. 🍓✨ Who else is so ready for summer?I’ve been a bit MIA around here lately because life decided to hand us a completely unexpected adventure. We spontaneously moved into a new-to-us 70s A-frame on a large pond and a bit over 3 acres of land, all somehow within our school district.It was an “as is” sale. Over 200 people attended the open house, and there were 8 offers. We genuinely never expected to get it, but somehow, we did. And now we’ve been here almost a month already, completely in love with this quirky little dream house.Since then, it’s basically been nonstop unpacking, organizing, painting, and trying to survive the steady stream of contractors and projects. And let me tell you, painting heavily textured 70s walls deserves its own Olympic event. Most days, I’ve gotten well over 20k steps! 😅On top of all that, our oldest graduates from high school next week, which honestly feels impossible, emotional, and exciting all at once. So things have been just a tiny bit chaotic over here lately.But even in the middle of all the boxes and paint rollers, I’ve still been creating tons of free lettering content over on the blog and YouTube. Over the past few months, I’ve shared:
✨ a Playful Bubble Lettering Series
✨ a Modern Cursive Series
✨ a Foundational Lettering Styles Series (serif, sans serif, + script)And right now, we’re in the middle of:
💗 Playful Block Lettering
💗 Brush Calligraphy for BeginnersThank you for sticking around while life has been extra full lately. I’m excited to finally start sharing more of this new season with you all, both the creative work and the house projects. 🍓💕