4-Hour Recorded Paint-Along Session Risa Gettler, Instructor Saturday, AUG 23, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm Pacific Time US & Canada Participants work along with Risa using gouache or colored pencils or watercolors to illustrate and embellish during this session inspired from the Risa's 9th century Spanish medieval manuscript art collection. Line art pattern is provided plus a bonus image. USE discount code AUG10 & Save $10

September 13, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm Pacific Time US & Canada Paint along with Risa Gettler This image is from a lavishly decorated manuscript and a love gift from Queen Sancha for her husband, Fernando I of Leon in 1055. This adorned hart is one of the images in the manuscripts that elegantly and delicately reflects her gentle love. Pattern is provided. All registered participants receive a bonus image and pattern.

12th century Europe illuminated manuscripts are teeming with chimerical monsters, AKA drolleries (whimsical things). Participants receive 6 weekly selections of Grotesques from various medieval manuscripts. Choose one or several Grotesques each week to replicate and/or alter to meet your whimsy. Learn how to accurately reproduce any image, share your work, give and receive class feedback and critiques

Create a beautifully detailed majuscule "M" in this paint-along with Risa Gettler! Pattern is supplied so participants can jump into tracing and painting on to good paper. Perfect for Mom (or someone with the "M" initial). An extra bonus pattern included with this 4-hour session. May 3, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm Pacific Daylight Time

Give your capital letters a fresh twist! This 6 week series provides the opportunity for artists to hone their drawing and painting practice. Explore expressive 9th-century Spanish capitals—full of flair, history, and creativity. These majestic majuscules pair beautifully with Uncial, Carolingian, and Textura, and offer endless ways to personalize your lettering art. Sessions are Recorded.

Save $25 when you get all 5 classes ($355 if purchased individually): Three Live recorded "Paint-Along with Risa" sessions: Rascally Rabbits - Saturday, 4/5/25 recording M is for MOM - Saturday, 5/3/25 recording Wyverns - Saturday, 6/21/25 Two 6-week sessions Grotesques - Fridays, 4/18 - 5/23/25 Majestic Majuscules - Fridays, 7/11/25 - 8/15/25

January 9 - February 13, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time US & Canada 6-class recorded sessions
$95 Get ready for a plethora of medieval subjects and techniques during Potpourri. The zodiac signs, anthropomorphic and floral letters, techniques to diaper, tool, paint and shade with gouache. Participants receive pre-session work on January 2nd Optional Open Studio sessions start January 5 at 6:00pm

4-Hour Painting Session Risa Gettler, Instructor The medieval wyvern pattern is provided to learn ways to use gouache and colored pencils to follow along, illustrate and embellish during this session inspired from the Risa's collection of manuscript studies. Bonus pattern included!

Instructor, Risa Gettler leads us through a decorative letter adorned with Rascally Rabbit and gouache from a 14th c. psalter. Participants receive a pattern to paint along with Risa - plus a bonus Visigothic Rabbit pattern. This one-session class is 3 hours for time to paint and create a special greeting.

SUN, 2 NOV 2025 1:00PM - 5:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Join medieval artist Risa Gettler for a festive paint-along session, celebrating the season of gratitude!
Together, you’ll create a radiant illuminated letter ‘T’ inspired by the artistry of medieval manuscripts. Learn how to layer color, add delicate highlights, and build a boxed capital step-by-step with patient, encouraging guidance.
All levels welcome.

Single 4-hour, Recorded Paint-Along with Risa Gettler Create a twinkling wreath inspired by a 1350 manuscript encompassing the magic of the season with gold and colorful decorative elements. Learn the ‘twinkling’ painting technique that makes this wreath visually vibrate with the glow and warmth of the holiday. Registered participants also receive a bonus image and line art pattern.

Jump into creative waters and illuminate your passion for painting in a medium of your choice. We'll create a "knotty" Valentine. Learn ways to use gouache and colored pencils to make illustrations inspired from MS 12148, a 9th century Zoomorphic of kissing, cuddling knotted fish. Whether you're a seasoned scribe or a curious newbie, this is your chance to unleash your inner artist—no lettering experience required!