Introduction to Gothic Cursive [ SOLD OUT]
In the 12th century, a more compressed and angular form of the late Caroline Minuscule called Proto-Gothic script developed as a response to the growing need for written books and documents. By the 13th century, Proto-Gothic script diverged into two separate families: Gothic Textualis (a bookhand) and Gothic Cursives (a documentary hand) favouring linked letters, and decorative additions. Written with a goose-quill traditionally, Gothic Cursive has a rhythmic, lyrical feel.
In this class, we will learn a Gothic Cursive style based on the work of Julien Chazal, a renowned French calligrapher. We will begin our lesson with a formal study of a standardized version of Gothic Cursive and warm our way up to a more whimsical and “spirited” variation.
DATES | TIMES
10, 17, 24 November 2023 (Fridays) | 6.30pm (PST)
11, 18, 25 November2023 (Saturdays) 10.30am (Singapore)
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FEES
From 1 Sep 2023: USD 216 | SGD 295 | Euro 201
(Early bird fees no longer apply)
Classes ‘live’ on Zoom
Classes will be conducted ‘live’ on Zoom. Participants will be able to interact with the coach, ask questions, observe the writing posture, etc. Participants will enjoy a lively community of enthusiastic, cool calligraphy friends.
Google Classroom
A Google Classroom will be set up to share class notes, supplementary notes and resources, homework and homework critique! Participants have a lot of ‘goodies’ to look forward to in their Google Classroom!
Review Videos
Class sessions will be recorded, and the recordings made available for viewing for a month after class ends.
Fees
Part of your fees go towards supporting The Art of Letters events and initiatives.
USD $158 | $212 SGD
About Nina Tran
Nina Tran is a calligrapher based in the San Fernando Valley. In 2015, she was introduced to Copperplate calligraphy and has not put the pen down since! She currently teaches in-person and online classes including Copperplate, Spencerian, Pointed Pen Flourishing, Monoline Foundational, Gothic Textura & Fraktur, and Gothicized Italic.
A beloved and talented teacher, she has taught for the Society for Calligraphy, Pacific Scribes, Coastal Calligraphers Guild, Michigan Association of Calligraphy, Idaho Inkspots, Letters California Style (2019), Legacies III (2020), The Gentle Penman, and the Art of Letters. As a single mom of three, she finds balance by reserving her early mornings for reflection and journaling.
Read more about Nina in the blog. Follow Nina on Instagram.