Gothic Textura for Medieval-Style Calligraphy
With Brian Smith
Starting date : 16 August 2025
Fees : HK$ 1,000 or US$ 130
Workshop Description
Have you ever wondered why your attempts at medieval calligraphy lacked that elusive "look" of the ancient originals? Learning and utilizing an authentic medieval hand might just solve your issues.
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Join us for 3 lessons of intriguing and enjoyable information as we draw from a lost art form from centuries past.
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In this workshop, we will learn to write an authentic medieval hand (gothic textualis). We will examine the details and characteristics that define this ancient text, and will learn how to incorporate them in our own unique pieces of calligraphy. We will delve into some fascinating aspects and history of this significant style. After learning to write the textualis alphabet, we will learn about simple Gothic/Lombardic capitals, and how they are incorporated with the textualis hand. Lastly, we will learn how to write our own little medieval-style "piece", which will incorporate a simple Gothic Versal letter.
Workshop Schedule
Lesson 1
Saturday, 16 August, 2025
23:00 pm - 01:30 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 2
Saturday, 23 August, 2025
23:00 pm - 01:30 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 3
Saturday, 30 August, 2025
23:00 pm - 01:30 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Note to Students
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This is a live online workshop via Zoom (please make sure you have a Zoom account to access the workshop)
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All live lessons will be recorded and available for 90 days following the final lesson.
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All recordings expires on Saturday, 29 November, 2025 at 12:00 pm Hong Kong Standard Time.
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Student can submit homework to the discussion board for Brian to critique.
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Workshop handouts (if any), zoom links and recordings are available on the workshop page one week (or as soon as practicable) before the first lesson.
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All workshop dates and times are according to the Hong Kong Standard Time.
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.


