Neo-Gothic - Historic Calligraphy [8 week course]
AU$479.00
Neo-Gothic script is a blackletter calligraphy style born from 19th century English revival. It's perfect for titles and headings or paired with Copperplate. Neo-Gothic appears more softer than traditional gothic due to its curves and the short spurs from the corners of each letter add to its ornamentation.
Skill level: Beginner
Contents:
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Lowercase and uppercase letters
- Numbers
- Cloud compositions/ornamentation
- Decorative spurs, stars and lines
Where: Rikota Studios, Studio 10, Marrickville [in-person]
When: 8x Mondays: October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14.
Time: 6:15pm - 7:45pm [1.5 hrs]
Feel free to BYO nibbles and drinks
This class is limited to 9 attendees.
What you get:
- individual feedback each week
- Class notes emailed every week, including all resources
- 20% off calligraphy supplies (even after the course finishes)
- at the end of the course, you'll have a thorough understanding of Neo-Gothic to use in any creative scenario.
No materials included (except for 1.5mm Brause nib). You can buy additional material here. Guidelines and model sheets will be provided.
To bring:
Ink friendly A4 notebook, Pointed nib (Nikko G is the best), Straight pen holder, Your choice of ink (walnut, colour dye-based or black indian ink), Pencil, eraser
The venue is not accessible (has a flight of stairs and no lift). The script is not adapted for left handers, but left-handers who have some experience of blackletter calligraphy are welcome to join. To get the most out of the class, there's optional homework if you'd like to bring in every week for me to correct. Please note these are in-person workshops, there are no catch up lessons if you miss a class, nor are refunds given. Cancellations are not accepted 72 hours before the first week of the course but can be transferred.
All images on this page was done in calligraphy by Jessica Le/Fleur & Fable.
For any questions feel free to email me jess@fleurandfable.com.au.
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About the artist
Jessica Le is the founder and illustrator behind Fleur & Fable. She's inspired by vintage illustration, the Pre-Raphaelites, Art Nouveau and the Arts and Craft era. Using traditional media like dip pens and ink, she brings to life her style of medieval romantic florals and figures. She's been published four times as author and illustrator with her work being translated into French. Jess is a member of the Australian Society of Calligraphers and has done calligraphy for major brands like Dymocks.
