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A Library of calligraphic studies from Live-recorded classes

WORKSHOPS, MINI-CLASSES, SPECIAL EVENTS & TRAININGS

Discover, learn and create with professional calligraphy instructors who take studying the lettering arts to a new level of confidence and creativity.
Most of the Workshops and Mini-classes on this platform were presented virtually, as Live sessions at the 2021 International Lettering Arts conference, - Legacies III, and include special events, and live training courses:

Mini-classes range from 90-minutes to 4-hour sessions.

Multi-Session - One session per week for 6 weeks.

Workshop sessions are offered for in-depth study as:
1-Day (4+ hours)
2-Day (9+hours)
3-Day (14+ hours)

Lettering for Holiday Projects is a composite of short, project-oriented lessons designed to inspire and apply your lettering skills.

Live Training Courses include real-time study with instructors.

All courses are priced according to duration and are listed alphabetically by Title.
Enjoy anytime access to these educational classes and workshops.

Video access does not expire for continued learning and enjoyment.

CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS

medieval art drawing & painting challenges

Give yourself some time to hone your drawing and painting skills.

Join us for a Paint Along, take a 6 week challenge or try a knot a month!

  • $75

Birago’s Botanical 'S'

  • Course

Paint along live on Zoom with Medieval Manuscript Artist, Risa Gettler as we explore a richly ornamented botanical letterform inspired by Giovanni Pietro da Birago. Includes line-art pattern, pre-session video homework, two live paint-along sessions, and a bonus, non-recorded, Open Studio Salon for questions and finishing touches. Gold will be painted with mica watercolor; gilding is not included.

Includes 1 private space

  • Manuscript Arts

  • $55

2026 Angels In August

  • Course

Angels In August 2026 Saturday, AUG 15, 2026 Live & Recorded Work along with Risa using gouache or colored pencils or watercolors to illustrate and embellish during this session inspired from the Risa's manuscript art collection. Line art pattern is provided plus a bonus image!

Includes 1 private space

  • Manuscript Arts

  • $95

The Decorative Page

  • Course

AUG 28 - OCT 2, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time US & Canada This 6-week series will showcase a range of late medieval (primarily Gothic) approaches to mise-en-page (page layout and composition) across different functional contexts. Size and position of text blocks, margin widths, decorated initials, borders and marginal decoration, integration of text + image + ornament and painting techniques using gouache.

Includes 1 private space

  • Manuscript Arts

  • $150

Knot Forgotten

  • Course

Discover the timeless art of medieval knot work in Knot Forgotten, self-paced, year-long journey through history, geometry, and design. Each month you receive a beautiful knot, line-art pattern, and a 90-minute Live Open Studio session with manuscript artist, Risa Gettler for Q&A, sharing, color mixing, technique, and creative community.

Includes 1 private space

  • Manuscript Arts

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3-Day Workshops

Class duration is 12 to 15 hours (Listed in alphabetical order)

  • $95

Zoomorphics

  • Course
  • Includes 1 private space

Includes 1 private space

  • Manuscript Arts

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Lettering for Holiday Projects

Grab an All-Projects Pass for dozens of Step-by-Step lettering-arts-related Projects

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