European Calligraphy classes Tokyo

A school of Traditional Calligraphy, Illumination and Heraldic Design

From beginner's level to professional level, all courses are correspondance courses in Japanese, each including
a detailed manual, charts, elegant models and historical documentation.
ONLINE PROGRAM: courses on the present schedule are combined with Skype sessions in Japanese only.
Student can speak with Muriel Gaggini, watch her demonstrations, record and take snapshots.

All the mysteries of the Latin alphabet will be decoded through an easy-to-understand analysis of each style.


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Come and learn European traditional calligraphy from French-Swiss Master Calligrapher
Muriel Gaggini

ONLINE TEACHING AT THE MG SCHOOL OF LATIN CALLIGRAPHY
Since May 2020 all lessons are available on Skype live combined with correspondence courses

MG SCHOOL	What is calligraphy	Courses	Correspondence	Heraldry
School organization	What is Latin calligraphy?	Beginners' workshop	Beginners 6 months	Video presentation
Muriel Gaggini	The History of Writing Video	Course description	Elementary level 3 months	Initiation
What makes MG School unique	Paleography	Late night courses	Intermediate level	Intermediate level
10th Anniversary	Best students works	Sunday class		How to create a personal coat of arms
15th Anniversary	SWAN project	Workshops		How to create a personal coat of arms
20th Anniversary	MG Private collection	Workshop video		School's coat of arms

Certificates & diploma	International	Products	Widen your world	Schedule
Become a professional calligrapher	Activities	Textbooks	Calligraphy in your life	2023
	UNESCO		MG VIDEOS	Online program
		Poster 1	The History of the Latin alphabet	From May
Diploma award	MG cultural tour	Poster 2
	KIRABIKAI Club	Poster 3	Contact us	Registration fee and tuitions
			Links

2023 is the year to celebrate the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Argentina.
From October 2022, the Argentine Embassy has worked with MG School to prepare a collection of calligraphy works to celebrate this event. Argentinian phrases, literary excerpts and celebrity quotes are expressed in beautiful calligraphy. Through these works of calligraphy and lively illustrations visitors can enjoy the new charm of Argentina. First exhibit: May 11 to 17th at Seisen University Permanent exhibit at the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina until the end of 2023

2023 is the year to celebrate the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Argentina.

　　　
From October 2022, the Argentine Embassy has worked with MG School to prepare a collection of calligraphy works to celebrate this event. Argentinian phrases, literary excerpts and celebrity quotes are expressed in beautiful calligraphy. Through these works of calligraphy and lively illustrations visitors can enjoy the new charm of Argentina.
First exhibit: May 11 to 17th at Seisen University

Permanent exhibit at the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina until the end of 2023

Beginner courses in European Calligraphy
our correspondence courses are available for overseas students:

1. The GOTHIC TEXTURA HAND AND
2. The CHANCERY ITALIC HAND

for details click here

Six-month course available, start whenever you like
Contact our office by e-mail

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Passing on our tradition and knowledge for future generations
Come to MG School and discover a world of beauty, elegance and grace

		At left, MG School slogan in Insular minuscules: Latin Calligraphy It's MaGnificent It's MaGic It's MG

At MG School most classes include the study of illuminated initials.
Illumination courses are also part of the school program (see under).

Illumination class : learn how to create miniatures and use precious metals Class for intermediate level	Pure gold leaf and natural pigments on vellum Scripts: Uncial and Carolingian minuscule	O vitae philosofia dux, O virtutis indagatrix expultrixque vitiorum M. Tullius Cicero	"Philosophy, O leader of life, O searcher of virtues and expeller of vices"
	Click to see demonstration　(Japanese language only)

A symbolic plant in illuminated manuscripts: Acanthus mollis Link: MG cultural tour of Switzerland	Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 Yonbancho 11-4-201 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0081 Mail address: info@mg-school.com Tel. (03) 3261-5273 Fax (03) 3261-5277

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Website concept and design by Muriel Gaggini