Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6

Gothic calligraphy originated in Europe during the 1200s. It was not only used for religious works but also for literary and university texts. Known for its tall, narrow, and thick letterforms that create a fence-like texture, scribes could write quicker and produce more books. In 1455, Gothic calligraphy was used to design the moveable type to print Johann Gutenberg’s Bible. The Gutenberg Bible allowed the mass production of books that sparked the printing revolution in Europe.

Please join me for five fun, relaxing evenings of beautiful writing. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.

You will learn:

• A Brief History of Gothic Calligraphy

• The Best Tools and Materials for Broad Edge Calligraphy

• Warm-Up Exercises

• Basic Strokes

• Minuscules (Lowercase Letters)

• Connecting Letters

• Majuscules (Uppercase Letters)

• Punctuation and Numerals

All materials are provided. No experience is necessary. Advance Registration Required.

Cost: $300 ($250 for classes and $50 for supplies)

• New students: A one-time $50.00 supply fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. Cash, Venmo, or Zelle are accepted.

• Returning calligraphy students: Bring your own supplies. The fee will be prorated and based on your supplies, plus the handout fee.