Gothic Fraktur Script

Fraktur is a style of Gothic blackletter script that developed in the German-speaking world during the early 16th century.

Fraktur is a style of Gothic blackletter script that developed in the German-speaking world during the early 16th century. It became the dominant printing and writing style in German books and documents for centuries.

The course comprises four two-hour sessions on the followind dates, from 6 pm to 8 pm:

• Session 1: Tuesday 5th May 2026
• Session 2: Tuesday 12th May 2026
• Session 3: Tuesday 19th May 2026
• Session 4: Tuesday 26th May 2026

This course teaches students how to write the Gothic Fraktur script with historical accuracy and artistic confidence. Through structured lessons, students will learn pen control, traditional letterforms, spacing, and decorative flourishes while producing finished calligraphic pieces.

Ideal for beginners and intermediate calligraphers, the session builds muscle memory through structured exercises and guided feedback.

You will need:

• Any broad nib fountain or dip pen: Brause nibs with a pen holder, Pilot Parallel Pen or Manuscript fountain pen. Fontain pens has their own cartrige, please check you have the correct ones
• Any calligraphy ink (for dip pens only): Higgins Eternal Ink, Sumi ink, Speedball Super Black India Ink
• Layout or marker paper
• Pencil and eraser
• Ruler

A calligraphy kit can be purchase from me. Price depends on the pen you order, kit starting at £25 including P&P.

Handout with instructions and samplers will be sent by email after booking.

Feel free to contact me at alejandra@calligrability.com if you have any questions.