Gothic Calligraphy & Medieval Illumination

Instructor	Meg Kennedy
Schedule	Thursdays · 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dates	January 21 – March 11, 2027
Ages	Adults
Type	Onsite
Medium	Print, Paper & Book Arts
Level	All Levels
Cost	Members $326.50 · Non-Members $371.25
Fees	Supply Fee: $ 15.00

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Step into the world of medieval manuscripts and learn the art of Gothic-style lettering, also known as Blackletter or Old English! Inspired by the beautiful manuscripts found in museum collections, youll practice writing in this distinctive, angular style and create elaborate decorative capital letters, known as “versals,” that highlight important words and illuminate the page with gold.

Using calligraphy pens, watercolor, and metal leaf, youll learn techniques for creating your own medieval-inspired manuscript reproductions. No experience necessary!

Student Supply List: 

 

• pencils: 2 sharpened HB pencils; 1 sharpened harder pencil—2H or 3H
• pen & ink  
• pen holder
• Speedball “C” nibs—size C2 & C3 ; 
• Pigma Micron black marker—size 05 or PN
• Pigma Micron red or blue marker—size 01
• bottle of Higgins Eternal black ink (must be non-waterproof)
• paper:  some scrap paper; bleedproof graph paper—8 sq./inch;  one sheet of hot press watercolor paper, 90 lb. or 140 lb.
• 12” ruler
• small sharp scissors
• X-acto knife with new blade
• small cutting mat
• For a $15 materials fee, I will loan the gilding tools and supply metal leaf, acrylic base, metallic paints, graphing rulers, small paint brushes, gouache and watercolor pencils, ballpoint embossing tools, and loads of hand-outs.