Royal Letters: How to Paint a Tudor Rose Initial

A free live workshop with illuminator Julia Bangert

Tuesday, July 21, 2025 | 12pm Eastern /
6pm Central European Time
Free to attend. Register below to get your Zoom link.

Have you ever looked at a medieval manuscript and wondered how they made those incredible decorated letters?

In this free workshop, illuminator Julia Bangert will show you exactly how to create a beautifully decorated letter "T" crowned with a Tudor rose, one of the most iconic motifs in the history of illumination.

Step by step, you'll sketch and paint your own decorative initial, combining the elegant letterform with the timeless symbolism of this royal flower.

Whether you've never picked up a brush or you're looking to add a new skill to your repertoire, this workshop is for you.

PS - if you can't attend live, go ahead and register anyway, and we'll send you the recording afterwards.

Julia Bangert has been working as a professional illuminator since 2013. Since 2024 she has been sharing her craft through online courses covering a wide range of illumination techniques. For Julia, illumination is more than a skill. It is a practice in mindfulness, and a commitment to keeping a remarkable art form alive.

Join us on July 21 at 12pm US Eastern

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