Calligraphy: A Simple Gothic Hand

Learn how to write simple gothic letters with a broad nib in easy way.
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Calligraphy: A Simple Gothic Hand

Learn how to write simple gothic letters with a broad nib in easy way.
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About the Class

First, watch the five videos in the "Calligraphy, the basics" course:

  • Show you how to insert the nib into your holder
  • Allow you to comprehend how to get the ink to flow from your pen
  • Permit you to better understand letter weight and proportion
  • Let you befriend those oh-so-necessary guidelines
  • Have you master the ductus (that's the "recipe" to follow for learning each letter).

What will you learn in this course?

  • Draw each letter of the alphabet, first the lowercase letters, then the uppercase. The letters are not demonstrated in alphabetical order; they are presented to you in groups of similar letters
  • Plan and execute a project with a short text

Using a 3 mm Brause nib (or similar) and ink will give you the most "authentic" experience, but of course, you can use calligraphy markers or cartridge pens with a calligraphic nib if you prefer.

Some of the benefits of doing calligraphy are:

  • Calligraphy is yoga-for-the-soul. In doing calligraphy, you set aside some time for yourself, and you will feel great for it 
  • Calligraphy contributes to neuroplasticity which basically means that, while teaching your (old) brain new tricks, you are creating new pathways in your brain and paving the way to sharper neurological skills
  • Embellishing your daily life with beautiful letters. Creating beauty of any sort is a wonderful thing to do

Several downloadable documents are included (practice sheets, letter reference sheets). Calligraphy is not just a pleasant artistic activity, it is almost a meditative experience. Grab your pen and paper, and come along on this calligraphic journey.

Author

Mary-Jane Roussel

Calligrapher
Hello. Allow me introduce myself: my name is Mary-Jane Roussel. I’m Canadian -- and French! I come from the Kawarthas (in Ontario) and live in the South of France. I’m the chief-cook-and-bottle-washer at creatuto. I head up a non-profit group called Pleins et Déliés, based in Jonquerettes. (Let's say it right! Pronounce it “Plens eh...

School

Mary-Jane Roussel's School

Requirements

You should have a 3 mm broad nib, ink, pen holder, calligraphy marker, and parallel pen to complete this course.

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What's Included

Language: English
Level: All levels
Skills: Neurological Skills, Creativity, Writing, Gothic Style, Letter Writing, Alphabet Writing, Calligraphy
Age groups: All ages
Duration: 30 minutes
11 Videos
12 Documents
1 Quiz
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