Strong Lines 3: The Gentle Gothics

In this class we will:

» Learn gothic letterforms

» Learn the basics of letter spacing

» Design a simple greeting card

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In this class we'll look beyond the well-known, well-loved, dense and forceful blackletter, to learn a more gentle, sensitive version of gothic letterforms. 

With a focus on using the Pilot Parallel Pen, our goal is to create a special thank you card or birthday card using this appealing calligraphic hand. We'll look at introducing simplicity – in order to balance the ornate nature of these beautiful letterforms. 

This class is appropriate for students with some calligraphy experience. If you are a complete beginner, I suggest starting with my first class, Getting Comfortable with the Pilot Parallel Pen. Many of the strokes in this class were also taught in my second class, Colour & Curves with the Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen.

This class builds naturally on the first two classes. 

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength. 
– St. Francis de Sales

• Introduction
• Context
• Introduction to Worksheets
• ABC
• DEF
• GHI
• JKL
• MNO
• PQRS
• TUV
• WXYZ
• Project Requirements
• Spacing & Balance
• End Notes