Inkscape Tutorials

This 22 minute Screencasters video shows an overview of how to use Inkscape for page layout mock-up. The first minute is just talking about what desktop publishing is followed by why to use Inkscape for layout. Finally at 2 minutes or so in it starts actually demonstrating document setup, setting units of measurement from pixels to inches, and using a variety of menu items and tools. The final document created is a mock-up for a letter size two-column newsletter or brochure with photos, lots of text. Not a do this, do that, do this tutorial but useful for those wanting to see it in action.

Worldlabel.com presents this illustrated Inkscape tutorial that uses a PDF template they supply. Tasks covered include working with Guides, creating background gradients and patterns, and adding text. 

The Tutorial Geek shows how to make a designer-like grunge business card. Learn to use a background texture and work with layers.

This is part 2 (part 1 was download and installaion). In this video it shows how to set up your card (size, orientation, measurements), where to place items, and create a Christmas ornament graphic for a card. Slow-talking but good audio instruction with the video. Part 3 continues with making the ornament.

In this Penny Duncan Creations video learn how to make an envelope to use for 5x7 cards. Nice clear audio and visual instruction.

Web designers can use Inkscape to create a layout. Even if not doing Web design, this tutorial covers useful tasks such as using grids and guidelines and creating layers.

About.com Contributing Writer Ian Pullen takes you through the steps of setting up your document, adding an image and text, then printing your card from Inkscape.

You can start a project in Inkscape then take it into another program for finishing up. Here's how to export the image for use in a bitmap graphics program (such as GIMP or Photoshop).

A 1 minute video shows how to put your text into a heart or any shape for special effects. Great for greeting cards.

This is a Desiging with Steve video that uses Inkscape for Linux. The video is 7:50 long, slightly fuzzy but easy to follow and goes through all the basic steps including adding and moving around graphic and adding text. Plenty of audio instruction in addition to seeing it on screen.