The dancing script is my version of Italic script partially written with the corners of the brush which is a big challenge! Namely, we - calligraphers mostly use hard tools that help us to be stable when writing with the corners of the nibs. This script I developed when I was practicing the Roman Capitals and needed a break from a steady hand and the precise geometrical strokes. The movement with the brush in this script creates beautiful rhythm, which forces your brush to start dancing on its edges - and that is why I call it so!
VIDEOS: 18
LENGHT: 137 minutes
LEVEL: Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
I created the flame script, my own invention, when I was practicing Roman capitals... This script will help you achieve lightness of strokes and pick up the right amount of color, so it is also suitable for beginners. The "flame" or "road" strokes that can be found in each letter will guide us through the entire lowercase alphabet and in the end we will use them to create a simple layered design. It is always a real pleasure to see the work of the students in this workshop.
VIDEOS: 16
LENGHT: 137 minutes
LEVEL: Basic - Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
In this focused session, we’ll explore how capitals can grow naturally from the movement of the script, how they relate to lowercase forms, and how to use them effectively at the beginning of words, lines, or as visual accents.
You’ll practice brush movements and proportions, learning how to integrate capitals seamlessly into longer texts while maintaining harmony and energy.
VIDEOS: 9
LENGHT: 152 minutes
LEVEL: Basic - Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
From examples of these German characters designed in 1923 by Rudolf Koch will take us from this “heavy” writing to the light and transparent, written with a dry brush. This workshop is about learning all the letters of the alphabet. Letters are divided into groups so that we can learn them quicker. Also the second part of the workshop is about learning the letters. We will try to go through all the letters of the alphabet beside learning the dry brush method that makes letters transparent! Learning the manipulation of the brush will be a challenge. Playing with textures and layering will make your trip colorful, fun and immensely creative.
VIDEOS: 14
LENGHT: 152 minutes
LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
In this calligraphy workshop, we will start with a brief introduction to the basics of the foundation hand, which is based on the 15th century humanist script created by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century. The workshop is not only about learning the correct size of letters, but also how to handle the brush to create beautiful and elegant letters.
In this calligraphy workshop, you will be introduced to an advanced version of the beautiful Foundational hand. It is the most essential script to start with, learn the basics of spacing and the proportion. Like in all Latin scripts you will soon recognize the harmony of the elements that calligraphy world consists of. The workshop is primarily about learning the manipulation of the brush - changing the angles. This is a technique that makes a script really look beautiful. I use it quite everywhere that clients wants to have legible inscription: boards, walls, diplomas, cards...
VIDEOS: 22
LENGHT: 181 minutes
LEVEL: Intermediate - Advance
ACCESS: 2 months
Roman Capitals, based on the magnificent inscription on Trajan’s column in Rome, are one of the most important letterforms for calligraphers and therefore are essential to understand the basic of all further letterforms. My own approach to these marvelous letters is a little different. As for all my brush script also for the Roman Capitals I use my dry brush technique, which make the letters lighter and transparent. We will go through all the letters (divided in different groups), step by step.
VIDEOS: 41
LENGHT: 270 minutes
LEVEL: Advanced
ACCESS: 3 months
This beautiful script comes from ancient Roman times. After the 5th century, Rustic Capitals began to fall out of use, but they continued to be used a script in titles. As it was also carved into stone it was written with a brush, too!
So, I took the script and the brush, added some modern details, colors, and shades that gave timeless beauty to its unique strokes. Although the script is 2000 years old, we can still make it lively and attractive. We can use it for the backgrounds, as an artwork with hidden messages or to cover a big empty space! The script is written with a lot of angle changing (manipulation), so it is suitable for more advanced level. However, beginners can work with only some letters, too.
VIDEOS: 21
LENGHT: 120 minutes
LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
Uncial is one of the earliest rounded book scripts, developed between the 4th and 8th centuries and widely used for manuscripts throughout Europe. Its flowing, graceful letterforms and balanced proportions make it a timeless favorite among calligraphers.
In this video workshop, you'll learn the foundations of the Uncial alphabet using a contemporary dry brush technique. You'll explore letter construction, proportions, spacing, and rhythm...
VIDEOS: 18
LENGHT: 173 miuntes
LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
Textura is one of the oldest and most iconic Gothic scripts, flourishing throughout medieval Europe from the 12th century onward. Known for its strong vertical rhythm and elegant, architectural appearance, it was widely used for manuscripts and illuminated books.
In this video workshop, you'll learn the foundations of the Textura alphabet using a contemporary dry brush technique. You'll explore letter construction, proportions, spacing, and rhythm...
VIDEOS: 16
LENGHT: 160 minutes
LEVEL: Basic - Intermediate
ACCESS: 2 months
Bastarda emerged in the late Middle Ages as a lively script that combined the elegance of formal Gothic writing with the speed and freedom of everyday handwriting. Its dynamic rhythm and distinctive letterforms made it one of the most versatile scripts of its time.
In this video workshop, you'll learn the foundations of the Bastarda alphabet using a contemporary dry brush technique. Step by step, you'll explore letter construction, proportions, spacing, and expressive strokes before applying the script to modern calligraphic compositions.
VIDEOS: 13
LENGHT: 84 minutes
LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
Fraktur developed in the early 16th century and became one of the most recognizable blackletter scripts, widely used in German-speaking regions for centuries. Its bold structure and distinctive rhythm continue to inspire calligraphers today.
In this workshop, you'll discover the expressive beauty of Fraktur through a contemporary dry brush technique. You'll learn the fundamentals of the alphabet, focusing on letterforms, proportions, and rhythm...
VIDEOS: 11
LENGHT: 70 minutes
LEVEL: Intermediate
ACCESS: 2 months
Explore all the alphabet of Italic script! We’ll dive into the beauty of brush-written italics — one of the most difficult scripts. That is why we will start with basics!
This workshop is perfect for calligraphy lovers who want to deepen their skill with italics, discover the versatility of the brush, and bring new life to one of the most timeless scripts.
VIDEOS: 17
LENGHT: 173 minutes
LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced
ACCESS: 2 months
Loredana Zega - oblikovalka (Designer)
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SI - 5270 Ajdovscina
Slovenia
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Carolingian script was developed during the reign of Charlemagne in the 8th and 9th centuries as a clear and elegant writing style for books and official documents. Its balanced proportions and exceptional readability laid the foundation for the lowercase letters we use today.
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Textura is one of the oldest and most iconic Gothic scripts, flourishing throughout medieval Europe from the 12th century onward. Known for its strong vertical rhythm and elegant, architectural appearance, it was widely used for manuscripts and illuminated books.
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Fraktur developed in the early 16th century and became one of the most recognizable blackletter scripts, widely used in German-speaking regions for centuries. Its bold structure, elegant curves, and distinctive rhythm continue to inspire calligraphers today.
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Bastarda (or Bâtarde) is a lively Gothic script that emerged in France during the 14th and 15th centuries. It combines the structure of Gothic writing with a freer, more fluid movement, often featuring sweeping strokes and an expressive rhythm. This style later influenced the development of Fraktur and other Gothic cursive forms, like Flemish Bastarda and forms that gradually evolved toward cursive Gothic and Civilité.
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Rotunda is the elegant Italian form of Gothic script that flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries. Softer, rounder, and more open than the northern Gothic hands, it combines the richness of medieval lettering with remarkable clarity and readability. Along with other Gothic scripts, it inspired the earliest metal typefaces used in European printing, particularly in Italy.
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Italic script was developed during the Italian Renaissance in the early 16th century by humanist scribes seeking a faster, more elegant handwriting for everyday use. Its graceful slant, flowing rhythm, and balanced proportions soon made it one of the most influential scripts in Europe, inspiring the italic typefaces that are still widely used today.
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This Advanced Italic workshop is designed for calligraphers who already have a solid foundation in Italic and want to take the script beyond its traditional form. Widely regarded as one of the most versatile—and one of the most challenging—calligraphic hands to master, Italic offers endless possibilities for personal expression and contemporary design.
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Copperplate developed in the 17th and 18th centuries and became the script of elegant correspondence, official documents, and master penmanship throughout Europe. Its graceful curves, delicate hairlines, and dramatic shaded strokes continue to make it one of the most admired and widely practiced calligraphy styles.
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"Thank you so very much again for a wonderful week of workshops, and for your kindness and generosity! You did so much for all of your students, and I am sure that I'm not the only one who is feeling grateful for your help and energised by your enthusiasm."
Donna D.
Participant - live & online workshops
"I would like to sincerely and genuinely thank you for the knowledge you so selflessly share. You have such a personal approach toward the course participants, and you convey your knowledge with such ease while constantly encouraging us, that success is guaranteed. How lucky we are to have Loredana as our own, here in Slovenia."
Dušan K.
Participant - live workshops
"Many thanks Loredana. I loved the workshop! You have given me lots of ideas for loosening up. This workshop was perfect for me, being a combination of my favourite tool, the brush, and focusing on composition instead of text paste-ups! This is the direction I ought to focus on."
Mary N.
Participant - live & online workshops
"Thank you Loredana for all your inspiration. I am really enjoying the workshops. I find it difficult to make something beautiful during class but you have given me lots of ideas."
Karen B.
Participant - online workshops
"Thanks a lot! That was great. And interesting. Especially the tips about mixing the colours. Looking forward to the next workshop!!!"
Elke R.
Participant - online workshops
"I’m so happy and thankful for all the ideas you gave us on how to create with Roman capitals."
Laurence V.
Participant - online workshops
Loredana is a professional artist with a rich creative energy and a strong passion for her work. After many years of practical experience she expanded her education, graduating in calligraphy in 2013 advanced level with distinction - from the English institute – CLAS - The Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society. https://www.clas.co.uk/
Loredana has held calligraphy classes throughout Europe, United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia. She has received numerous international awards: first prize at the prestigious calligraphy exhibition in Westerloo, Belgium, and her works have been widely exhibited, notably at the National Gallery and Archives of Slovenia, at the Bartlhaus Museum of Script in Austria and many other galleries. She has her works in many collections around the world, the most precious one is: The San Francisco Library collection of Calligraphy.
Loredana often works on a grandiose and theatrical scale. She has created many calligraphic wall art performances, large wooden calligraphic sculptures and given theatrical performances - the musical “A Day of a Calligrapher” played at San Francisco's international conference of calligraphy.
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