Gothic calligraphy course with Merike Tamm
Saturday 8. November at 12:00 - Saturday 29. November at 15:00
The course will take place on two days:
8.11, 12PM-3PM
29.11, 12PM-3PM
TYPA letterpress and paper art centre, Tartu
Location: TYPA centre, Kastani 48f, Tartu
Time: November 8th, November 29th 2025
⏰ 12:00-15:00 (2 x 3h)
Price: 55€/45€*
*Discount applies to students up to age of 26, retired persons, persons with disability.
Language: EST/ENG
Step into the world of gothic script!
This course is meant for everyone wishing to explore the beauty of gothic script aka blackletter. During the course we will learn about the history of the gothic script and the different forms it can take. We will be practicing writing the letters and get to know the various tools and techniques used to make them. By the end of the course you will have sound knowledge to write blackletter by yourself and to present it with pride.
Merike Tamm is an alumni of Tartu Art School and the Pallas University of Applied Sciences in Tartu, where she studied graphic design. She continued her studies in the master’s program for art education at the University of Tartu. In addition to working as a calligrapher at the University of Tartu, she also teaches calligraphy courses. She is a lettering artist who enjoys sharing her knowledge of calligraphy practice and the application of hand-written letter designs in various graphic works.
TYPA letterpress and paper art centre • Kastani tänav 48f, 50410 Tartu, Tartu maakond, Estonia
