Intro to Neualand Calligraphy (Level 1)
Learn the foundations of Neuland calligraphy with this solid introductory course for beginners.
- Created by Maria Montes
- 9 hours on-demand video
- Full life-time access
- 20 hands-on lessons!
- Neuland foundational knowledge
- Personal class notes provided
- No calligraphy experience
- Intro to variable x-height
- Visual material list
- Neuland guidebook (41 pages)
- Suggested homework
- Intro to gradients
What is included in this course?
Here is a short summary of all the content that you will find inside this course.
Course Content
- 45 lessons in total!
- 9:05 hours on-demand video
- 17 Downloads
Materials List
- Materials for this course explained
- Neuland materials | Visual list + hyperlinks
Handouts
- Neuland calligraphy guidelines explained
- Blank guidelines (5, 6, 7, 8, 9 mm)
Neuland Guidebook
- Neuland calligraphy presentation
- Neuland calligraphy guidebook PDF file (41 pages)
Intro to Neuland Calligraphy
- Basic strokes
- I, L, F, E, H, T
- Maria Montes lesson notes
- D, B, R, P, C, O, Q, round E
- Maria Montes lesson notes
- J, U, G, S, round X, Y, A, K
- Maria Montes lesson notes
- A, M, N, V, W, Y, Z
- Maria Montes lesson notes
Writing Neuland Calligraphy
- Writing words | Part 1
- Writing words | Part 2
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Part 2
- Writing words | Part 3
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Part 3
- Writing a pangram
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Pangram
Working With Colour & Creating Gradients
- Gradients with a bamboo pen | Part 1
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Part 1
- Gradients with a Pilot Parallel Pen | Part 2
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Part 2
- Working with colour over white
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Part 3
Designing a Neuland Piece with Black Paper
- Writing the phrase for the first time (Part 1)
- Working out a centre layout (Part 2)
- Working with metallic inks over black paper (Part 3)
- Final piece! (Part 4)
- Summary + additional applications using Lumiere acrylic paint
- Maria Montes design process (Part 1 - 4)
Neuland Calligraphy Variations
- Breaking Neuland personal constraints (Part 1)
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Quote by Lao Tzu (Part 1)
- Breaking Neuland personal constraints (Part 2)
- Maria Montes lesson notes | Freedom is living with no fear (Part 2)
Neuland Additional Resources
- Intro to Neuland Calligraphy
- How to make a calligraphy pen out of bamboo
- Alternative broad-edge calligraphy tools
- Rudolf Koch’s type design, lettering and drawing in context | Lecture
Maria Montes Portfolio of Work
- Exploring Neuland: A Deep Dive into 25 Calligraphic Works
- Maria Montes folio of Neuland works
Description
This Course In A Nutshell
This course is a solid introduction to my personal interpretation of Neuland calligraphy using a broad-edge pen, walnut ink and liquid watercolours.
Course Overview
On this course you will learn the entire A to Z capital letters, understanding the connections between the whole alphabet and coming up with creative variations, contractions, interlocking letters and ligatures. You’ll be introduced to working with colour and creating gradients as well as the historical context and contemporary applications.
An immersive hands-on experience to learn while doing!
Table Of Contents
This course covers the following topics:
- Module 01: Intro to my Neuland Course!
- Module 02: Materials needed for this course
- Module 03: Blank guidelines explained
- Module 04: Neuland guidebook (41 pages)
- Module 05: Intro to Neuland Calligraphy
- Module 06: Writing Neuland Calligraphy
- Module 07: Maria Montes portfolio of work
- Module 08: Working with colour and gradients
- Module 09: Designing a Neuland piece with black paper
- Module 10: Neuland calligraphy variations
- Module 11: Neuland additional resources
What Will You Learn In This Course?
- Who is Rudolf Koch
- When and where was Neuland designed
- The main characteristics of this alphabet
- The relationship with its contemporary blackletter
- You’ll be working with colour and gradients
- You'll learn how to design a centre aligned piece
- When to use a light box and the benefits of it
- Information about different types of paper
- Creative Neuland variations
- A deep dive into 25 of my personal Neuland calligraphic works.
Who Is This Course For?
- Professional graphic designers
- Professional typeface designers
- Graphic design students looking to expand their typographic skill set
- Type design students
- Calligraphers looking to refine their skills
- Anyone with an interest in letters and visual communication
- Anyone looking for a mindful, creative and meditative practice
About Your Instructor
Maria Montes | Calligrapher, Brand & Lettering Designer
Maria Montes is an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education.
Her multidisciplinary practice expands across brand identity, packaging illustration, custom lettering, calligraphy, fashion, art and culture. She has been teaching calligraphy independently since 2014 including: Copperplate, Italic, Blackletter, Carolingian, Neuland, Roman Capitals and Brush lettering.
Maria studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona and a Condensed Program in Typeface Design at Type@Cooper in NYC. In 2018 she released her first independent display chromatic font family called Green Fairy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do the course if I don’t have a bamboo pen?
Yes! In the Matelist List Module I talk about all the alternative tools that you can use to follow this course including:
Pilot Parallel Pens
Broad nibs
Automatic Pens
Steel Brush Niks
Flat Brushes
Any of the alternative tools above will work just great!
Can I purchase this course as a gift voucher for a loved one?
Absolutely! Purchase this course and email me the person’s details, and I will create a digital voucher for them.
Can I still do the course as a left hander?
Absolutely yes! In fact, left handers are great calligraphers and you may find easier to follow the angle of the writing in comparison to right handers. Check this video about left hander positioning.
Is the calligraphy course in English?
Yes, and I am more than happy to answer questions and offer feedback in English, Spanish and Catalan.
Do you give personal feedback if we send our practice to you?
Yes, if you send me your homework by email, I'll review it and give you feedback.
Do I need experience in calligraphy?
No, all my Level 1 courses are designed for total beginners and intermediate students, with no calligraphy experience required.
Is there a discount for enrolling in multiple courses?
I offer a 10% discount to students who have already enrolled in one of my courses. You'll enjoy a life-time access, plus I’m adding additional content every year!
