Over the course of 6 modules, you’ll learn to draw and decorate intricate Celtic interlacing, such as can be found in ancient manuscripts like the book of Kells and the Lindisfarne Gospels.
As you follow through the projects in each session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of knotwork, not only being able to replicate the knots found in this course, but being able to analyse panels of knotwork so that you can replicate them and you’ll be able to devise your own without references.
The projects we’ll be undertaking during this course will be completed in pen and paint on paper, but the applications of this course could be applied to any decorative art including metalwork, pottery and textiles.
In the video for this section, you’ll get a short introduction from me and a welcome to the course.
Check out the resources section under the video on each page for downloads, links and other things mentioned in the videos. Don’t forget to mark each lesson complete as you proceed!
Click the buttons below to download the grid files that I use in the videos. You’ll find small dots, these are spaced around 5mm, large dots are spaced approx 10mm and the alternating dots have a primary grid of 20mm with secondary (lighter) dots in the centres of the spaces.
These files are not ones I used in the videos but created them because you may find them helpful when constructing your knots. There is a grid file with all the diamond markings laid out on a full sheet. There are also two circular designs divided up into 24 or 32 segments.
Finally, there is the tools and supplies list for the course.
Visit the community thread for this course on the forum and share your finished paintings or work in progress with everyone.