Gothic in Uppercase
With Ashok Giri
Starting date: 21 October 2026
Fees: HK$ 780 or US$ 100
Workshop Description
Gothic Uppercase
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Understanding Gothic capital structure and characteristics
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Exploring different capital forms and variations
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Anatomy and construction of Gothic capitals
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Tools & Materials
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Choosing the right broad nibs, pens and ink
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Understanding nib sizes and their effect on letterforms
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Paper and practice sheet selection
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Foundational Strokes & Capitals
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Essential strokes that build Gothic capitals
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Step by step construction of capital letterforms
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Stroke weight, proportion and consistency
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Guided practice and drills
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Spacing, Balance & Composition
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Letter spacing and proportion
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Balancing capitals within words and names
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Creating strong and visually pleasing compositions
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Ornamentation & Refinement
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Adding character and decorative elements to capitals
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Exploring variations and flourishes
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Improving consistency, rhythm and confidence
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Final Project
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Creating a finished Gothic uppercase composition
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Individual feedback and instructor guidance
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** Course Prerequisites **
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Basic familiarity with Gothic Script is recommended
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A genuine interest in exploring Gothic capitals
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By the end of the workshop
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Understand the construction of Gothic uppercase letters
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Develop better control, consistency and proportion
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Create confident and expressive Gothic capital compositions
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Apply the letters to names, words and finished pieces
Workshop Schedule
Lesson 1
Wednesday, 21 October, 2026
21:30 pm - 23:30 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 2
Wednesday, 28 October, 2026
21:30 pm - 23:30 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 Tuesday, 26 January, 2027 at 12:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time).
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Homework may be submitted to the discussion board for Ash 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.
