This 2-Day (8+ hour) workshop lead by Professional Calligrapher, Eleanor Winters offers one of the most popular calligraphic hands to study. Edward Johnston’s “Black Italic,” the modern (20th century) Gothic script often called “Gothicized Italic,” is a rhythmic, elegant variation on medieval Black Letter hands, Gothicized Italic has its roots in these earlier scripts. 
Students will study the basics of this lively minuscule script as well as variations in form and size. The class will learn about the flourishing possibilities of the hand and will concentrate extensively on spacing. Johnston’s original letterforms as well as variations of this hand practiced by contemporary scribes will also be examined.
Appropriate for all skill levels.
Download the Supply List and Handouts prior to starting the class and get ready to study Gothicized Italic!
The lessons have been separated for self-pacing.