Calligraphy with Powerful Gothics
A course by user147579 surname147579 , Calligrapher
Joined October 2014
Master Gothic calligraphy and design a beer label
Master Gothic calligraphy and design a beer label
Joined October 2014
In this online course, Oriol Miró teaches you all the secrets of Gothic calligraphy. By admiring The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry from the year 1409, and with the letter models of the great German calligrapher Rudolf Koch (1876-1934), explore all the possibilities of the Gothic fonts, touching on expression, gesture, delicacy, strength, and power. Work with different tools, from traditional metal nibs to homemade pens that you will make yourself, to create the logo for a beer label.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 23 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (306)
- 4,964 students
- 20 lessons (3h 43m)
- 23 additional resources (18 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a logo for a beer label and/or compose a calligraphy piece from a short text.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, typographers, illustrators, novice calligraphers, expert calligraphers, tattoo lovers, lettering-junkies, nib and ink addicts, heavy metal sommeliers, beer lovers, and lifelong lettering artists.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
For materials, you need a 3mm square tip Brause Bandzug metal nib, a wooden handle, fountain pen ink, and paper.
Reviews
A course by user147579 surname147579
Oriol Miró Genovart (did you spot the "OMG"?) has been a professional calligrapher since 1994. He was first introduced to calligraphy while studying graphic design, and it immediately fascinated him. He spent hours and hours working, looking for the perfect counterforms and immaculate spaces. Since then, his obsession with letters, spacing, pens and brushes of all kinds, paper, and inks has never waned.
His work combines professional assignments with teaching, having held the title of professor at the Elisava School (UPF) in Barcelona since 1995. He also teaches at other universities, schools, and in master's and postgraduate programs. Since 2009, he has been running his own intensive calligraphy workshops near Girona, twice a year.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Oriol Miró
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Historic context
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Rudolf Koch
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Basic materials
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U2
The Gothic lyrics of Les Grandes Heures by Duc de Berry
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Basic strokes
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Basic letters
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Alphabet of lower case I
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Alphabet of lower case II
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Word composition and spacing
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Capital letters
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U3
Gothic variations of Rudolf Koch
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Lowercase Koch I
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Lowercase Koch II
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Capital letters
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U4
Experimentation and alternative materials
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Change of scales
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Square tip brush and steel brush
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Home feathers
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U5
Beer label
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Project description
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Sketches
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Refine the logo
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Digitize
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FP
Final project
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Calligraphy with powerful gothic
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It is very entertaining and is very good as an introduction.
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displayname2026541
Since this was my first contact with Gothic letters, I think the course taught me how to get started. I liked the explanations and managed to make a brush from an aluminum can. I also expanded my knowledge with the references cited by the teacher.
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The writing is very impressive and quite easy to learn. I heartily recommend it!
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displayname622250
So far I can say that it is a very interesting course! Oriol is passionate about letters and spreads that passion! I liked it a lot!
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I love this course. It is very inspiring. Furthermore, Oriol gives you the necessary tools (and their variants) to be able to write Gothic. The workshop is clear and fun. I highly recommend it for beginners and for those who need to improve their technique as well.
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