Online Courses (Live sessions - recorded), Upcoming
Niveau
Introduction & Exploration: It is preferable to have some basic knowledge of geometric drawing, intermediate level of difficulty.
Beginners in geometry who are up for a challenge are more than welcome.
Durée
3 live sessions (around 2h45 each), recorded
Saturdays 25 Oct - 15 Nov - 13 Dec 2025
5pm (Paris time)
A propos du motif
Step into the graceful curves and soaring lines of Gothic architecture—this time through its arches and bay windows.
In this new 3-part course, we’ll explore one of the fundamental elements of Gothic design: the arch. From the simplest pointed openings to more complex, richly ornamented bays, arches form the backbone of Gothic structure and rhythm.
Contenu du cours
A new online course – starting October 2025
3 live sessions (over 3 months) · Recorded · Compass & ruler · All levels
We’ll look at the geometry behind these forms, from different methods of proportioning an arch to full, finished motifs. You’ll learn how to build various types of Gothic arches with compass and ruler, and see how small design variations can shift the whole character of a structure.
On images 1 & 2 you see the plan for sessions 1 & 2, and on image 3 are inspirations for session 3.
Session 1: some theory about arches and tangent circles, and one example of a four-light Gothic Arche (4 columns).
Session 2: 2 examples of 3-light windows.
Session 3: examples of flamboyant Gothic Arches (specific designs to be confirmed).
No prior experience is needed—just a compass, a ruler, and curiosity for the beauty of medieval design.
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Accès
Les contenus des cours (enregistrements vidéos, PDF, image, etc) seront accessibles par votre espace membre sur ce site.
The recordings will be accessible for several years.
If they need to be taken down, registered participants will be informed several months in advance.