Courses
Have you always wanted to learn the basics of book illumination? Immerse yourself in the art of past centuries and create your own medieval works. In my online courses, I will guide you step by step through the techniques and secrets of this traditional art form. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, you'll find the right courses here to expand your skills and unleash your creativity.
The Art of Medieval Initial
In my online course “The Art of Medieval Initial”, I give you an introduction to the fascinating world of medieval book illumination and a comprehensive introduction to the art of the initial. Learn step by step how to draw and paint artistic medieval initials and filigree leaf tendrils. Special highlight: I share my tried and tested recipe for homemade gesso with you and show you how to use it to create an authentic, sublime gloss gilding. Immerse yourself in historical techniques and create your own unique works of art.
The course consists of pre-recorded videos, so it is not live but self-paced. However, I will not leave you alone on your journey and you will have many opportunities to exchange ideas with me.
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Registrations are currently closed, the link below will take you to a form where you can sign up to the waiting list to receive a notification when the course reopens:
What my students say:
Elizabeth
“I signed up. It's a great course. Very detailed instructions and good visuals. Plus you can stop the videos, go back, etc. I highly recommend."
Avinash
"First of all, I want to say that Julia is a fantastic tutor and an expert in her field. I am so grateful that I took her session, which taught me many valuable things, including how to craft my own gesso and letters. I plan to take an advanced session soon. Additionally, Julia explains everything in detail, providing comprehensive information about gilding. I loved the session and enjoyed it tremendously; I still practice what I learned every day. Thank you, Julia, and I wish you a very successful future!"
Naomi
“Julia is an excellent teacher. The pace of the class was perfect. Slow enough for students who needed it but not so slow that the class dragged. I appreciated not only her step-by-step instructions, but also her clearly extensive knowledge of the history of her art. It was a pleasure to spend a few weekends learning from her.”