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Online Courses (Live sessions - recorded)
Level
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.
Duration
Recordings of 2 live sessions (around 3h each)
22 & 23 November 2025
About the Pattern
Learn to construct and decorate an elegant Gothic rose window with a peacock feather stained glass effect.
Following on from the success of our first course together, in this new collaboration between Lucie Rose Galvani and Clarissa Grandi you will learn how to construct and ornament a stunning Gothic rose window with a peacock feather stained glass effect.
The Live event took place in November 2025, here are the recordings.
Course Content
On session 1, Lucie will lead us step-by-step through the ruler and compass construction of this stunning rayonnant Gothic rose window from the Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Metz, France.
To construct this 8-petalled rose window, you will learn some key foundational elements of Gothic ornamentation, including the broken arch, tangent circles, trefoils and quatrefoils.
Lucie will finish by demonstrating how to use your compass to trace one quarter of the design onto tracing paper, and how to use this 'slice' to transfer the full pattern onto a separate sheet of watercolour or mixed media paper, if desired.
On session 2, Clarissa will lead you through the decoration of your pattern with a unique stained glass effect infill inspired by the elegant beauty of peacock feathers.
We will first look at how to double outline the tracery in your choice of two different pens, either freehand, or using your compass.
We will then design one section of our peacock feather infills on tracing paper, before transferring this design across the whole window. There will be two layouts to choose from, but you are also encouraged to design your own arrangement, if you wish.
Finally, Clarissa will demonstrate several different methods for adding colour using commonly accessible art materials such as fineliners, felt tips, marker pens and coloured pencils, as well as watercolour pencils and paints.
Please note that you will be provided with a copy of the final pattern for you to print off and practice on during session 2, in case your own version is not yet finished and ready for decorating.
Links to Other Courses
Previous collaboration with Clarissa Grandi, recording available: The Butterfly Gothic Rose Window
Required Materials
Essential:
Session 1
A drawing compass, ideally with a pen attachment
30cm/12inch ruler
An HB pencil(or mechanical pencil), sharpener and eraser
A3 (or similar sized) paper for drawing, ideally 120 to 250gsm
An A4 sheet of tracing paper and a bit of masking (or other low tack) tape
A spoon or smooth polished stone to use as a burnisher
Session 2
Two different pens for outlining your pattern - e.g. one gold pen and one black pen
A colouring medium: e.g. felt tips / fineliners / alcohol markers/ paint pens /coloured pencils / watercolour paints or pencils
An A4 sheet of tracing paper and a bit of masking (or other low tack) tape
A spoon or smooth polished stone to use as a burnisher
Optional (if you wish to use water-based media):
250-300 gsm A3 mixed media or watercolour paper
Paintbrush, paper towel and glass of water
And any other of your favourite art equipment, e.g. metallic pens or sparkly paints.
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Access
Course materials (video recordings, PDFs, images, etc.) will be accessible through your member area on this 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.