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BLACKLETTER
MASTER CLASS
WITHÂ PATTI ADAMS & SACHIN SHAH
Blackletter Master Class
$240
full year access
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
CLASS OPENSÂ JULÂ 1
00
DAYS
00
HOURS
00
MINS
00
SECS
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
What you'll learn:
Taught by two world-renowned artists, this course is your gateway into one of the most striking and timeless calligraphic styles.
Perfect for dramatic titles and elegant nameplates, Blackletter commands attention with its bold structure and refined rhythm. In this class, you'll learn how to create these iconic letterforms using a broad nib, a parallel pen, or by drawing and painting them for even more creative control.
Whether you're new to Blackletter or looking to refine your skills, this masterclass offers a deep dive into the style’s structure, variation, and visual impact.
All skill levels welcome.
VIDEO MODULES
Work through the material at your own pace, progressing from beginner to advanced concepts in manageable segments.
Getting Started
- Welcome to Class
- Origins of Blackletter
- Blackletter of TodayÂ
Textura Quadrata (Patti)
- Intro to Textura QuadrataÂ
- Foundational Strokes
- Lowercase Alphabet (6 lessons)
- Lowercase Variations
- Letter Spacing
- Uppercase Study Tip
- Uppercase Alphabet (6 lessons)
- Transition Capitals: From Blocky to Curved FormsÂ
- Foundational Strokes with Curves
- Basic Blackletter Capitals (5 lessons)
Fraktur: Sachin’s Preferred Variation
- Intro to Sachin's Style
- Foundational FormsÂ
- Lowercase Fraktur Alphabet (5 lessons)
- Letter Spacing Considerations
- Uppercase Fraktur Alphabet  (4 lessons)
- Manipulating Proportions & Practicing
Fraktur: Patti’s Preferred Variation
- Intro to Patti's Style
- From Quadrata to FrakturÂ
- Fraktur Principal StrokesÂ
- Lowercase Fraktur Alphabet (6 lessons)
- Uppercase Fraktur Alphabet (4 lessons)
- Letter, Word, & Line Spacing
- Manipulating WeightsÂ
- Creative VariationsÂ
Compositions (Sachin)
- Intro to Composition
- Design Considerations
- Design: Poems & Quotes
- Design: Combining Sizes
- Design: Writing in CircleÂ
- Decorative CapitalsÂ
Closure
- Next Steps
Learn Patti's refined and elegant style!
About Patti:
Patti is a New Orleans-based calligrapher known for her diverse commissions, from Mardi Gras proclamations to book illustration and gilding. She teaches nationally, including at IAMPETH, and serves on the faculty at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts and Loyola University. A professional flutist for over 30 years, she also performs with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
@pattinola
Learn Sachin's bold and expressive style!
About Sachin:
Sachin is a software engineer by qualification and a calligrapher by passion for over 25 years. Always fascinated by letters and an inspiration to many Sachin is a Calligraphy Masters Crew member and Co-Editor of the Speedball Textbook 25th Edition.
@sachinspiration
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Blackletter Master Class
$240
full year access
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
CLASS OPENSÂ JULÂ 1
00
DAYS
00
HOURS
00
MINS
00
SECS
How this will work:
- This is a prerecorded class.
- You will have instant access upon registering.
- Includes closed captioning in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese (others by request).
- All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.
- Includes ongoing access to the Student Artboard, our community forum.
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