November Guild Meeting

Gothicized Italic:

Unlocking the letterforms
with Victoria Choules

Thursday, November 19, 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
CWI:  Boise Campus  
1360 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, ID 83709
Room: APIN 1302

Meeting Topic:

Explore the distinctive character of Gothicized Italic in this hands-on calligraphy session. We’ll examine the strokes, shapes, and counters that give this expressive hand its unique personality, then practice foundational letterforms with a broad-edge pen. Whether you’re new to the script or looking to better understand its construction, come ready to experiment and discover!

Supplies:

• Pilot Parallel pen and/or broad-edge calligraphy pen with ink of your choice

• Practice paper lined to the recommended Gothicized Italic proportions for x-height, ascenders, and descenders (2:5:2)