Medieval Calligraphy Online Course: Gothic Cursive (14th Century)

Learn 14th-century Gothic cursive through the example of an original charter from the city of Wisby. This online course is a transformed and expanded version of the live workshop taught at the Battle of Wisby 2025 event.

The course is divided into theoretical and practical parts:

• Theoretical part: We will explore the history of the script and the reasons behind choosing the Wisby charter as our main reference.
• Practical part: We will start from the very beginning—how to line your paper and practice basic pen strokes—and gradually move to more advanced techniques such as preparing parchment, cutting a quill, and creating your own version of the Wisby charter in your personal writing style.

Free introduction about scribe’s equipment: https://youtu.be/VA_ln19yMI0

Practical Information

The course begins on 2 January 2026.
On this date, you will receive an email with a link to the video lessons and downloadable study materials. You will also gain access to a dedicated Facebook group where you can receive support and share your progress.

If you have questions, you can contact me by email. I will reply either directly or, in the case of frequently asked questions, through a video response.

Christmas present: If you want to this course to someone as a gift, put her/his email to the notes in the order form. I will send detailed information about the course directly to her/his email at the beggining of January.

Materials You Will Need

• ruler, pencil, soft eraser, thin colored marker
• nib holder; nibs sized 0.75 mm and 2 mm
• black ink (ideally iron-gall ink)
• smooth, heavyweight watercolor paper (e.g., 200 g/m²)