Fraktur & Flourishes 2026
With Nina Tran
Starting date: 23 August 2026
Fees: HK$ 1,170 or US$ 150
Workshop Description
Fraktur is a 16th century German style of Blackletter which combines the dense vertical texture of Gothic Textura and the lively curves of Gothic Batarde hands. The name Fraktur, derived from the Latin word fractura (meaning "broken"), appropriately describes the distinctive fragmentation of joined and overlapped strokes. This four lesson workshop will begin with an undertaking of Gothic Textura Minuscules as a precursor to Fraktur and end with an exploration of flourishes and embellishments to liven up our Fraktur majuscules.
Lesson 1 - Gothic Textura Minuscules
Lesson 2 - Fraktur Minuscules
Lesson 3 - Fraktur Majuscules
Lesson 4 - Fraktur Flourishes
All skill levels are welcome.
Workshop Schedule
Lesson 1
Sunday, 23 August, 2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
OH 1
Thursday, 27 August, 2026
21:00 pm - 21:30 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 2
Sunday, 30 August, 2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
OH 2
Thursday, 3 September, 2026
21:00 pm - 21:30 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 3
Sunday, 6 September, 2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
OH 3
Thursday, 10 September, 2026
21:00 pm - 21:30 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 4
Sunday, 13 September, 2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
OH 4
Thursday, 17 September, 2026
21:00 pm - 21:30 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Note to Students
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This is a live online workshop conducted via Zoom. Please ensure you have a Zoom account to access the live lesson.
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Students will be granted access to the workshop boarding page within 24 hours of registration.
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All live lessons will be recorded and made available for 90 days following the final lesson.
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Recordings will expire on Wednesday, 16 December, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time).
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Homework may be submitted to the discussion board for Nina to critique.
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Workshop handouts (if any), Zoom links and recordings are posted on the workshop page one week prior to the first lesson (or as soon as practicable).
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All workshop dates and times are scheduled in Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT).
Recommended Workshop Supplies
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Click here for the supplies list recommended for this workshop.
Workshop Boarding Page (Only for Enrolled Students)
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Refund Policy
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All sales are final and fees paid for the online workshop are non-refundable.
