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Step away from the traditional and embrace the "bold." In this workshop, we use the versatile B-series (Ornamental) nib to create a compact, quirky alphabet that is full of personality. We will...

In calligraphy and typography, it is often said that letters take shape in black AND white, not black ON white: indeed, conceiving harmony through the spaces by observing the voids between forms is...

Introduction to Gothic Script History and origins of Gothic Script Understanding its characteristics and letterforms Exploring different Gothic Script styles Tools and Materials Essential...

One of the great pleasures of learning Gothicized Italic is discovering the wide range of minuscule letter variations.  The alphabet lends itself to simpler as well as more ornate forms, which can...

This workshop introduces you to the art of ornamental mandala drawing, where precise geometry forms Mandalas can look intimidating, all those perfect circles and tiny details, but they're built from...

Capital letters are the ultimate challenge for any typeface, as they deviate significantly from the general rules and offer – and demand – ample scope for complexity and play. This of course also...

In this workshop, you’ll learn the very basics of how to work your creative magic on a blackboard using a white pencil and acrylic paint. I’ll guide you through creating a good layout, sketching...

Inspired by summer gardens and alfresco dinner parties we will look at a 3-course meal and hand-paint our favorite ingredients. Think vegetables, fruit, edible flowers and others illustrated in...

The use of capitals in a calligraphy piece has a few advantages over lowercase letters: it slows down the reading, you can easily spread or sprinkle them out over the page according to your layout...

What if Andean textiles were read as texts—narratives as rich as illuminated manuscripts?  In the Andes, weaving was more than decoration: it was a system of knowledge and communication, encoding...

This multi-week program introduces participants to the fundamentals of depicting nature within the tradition of Ottoman miniature painting. Each week focuses on a key natural element—clouds, trees,...

Welcome to Madaresque!​ In this workshop we will work on lively, ornate lettering projects inspired by the work of Louis Madarasz. We will create a variety of flourished names, envelopes, short...