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Ruling Pen: Controlled Chaos

With Chiara Riva

Starting date : 3 May 2025

Fees : HK$ 1,170 or US$ 150

Workshop Description

he world of “informal” tools is vast: ruling pens, folded pens, cola pen and narrow bladed ruling pen. The tools are numerous, with many names and the most varied shapes, but they have one thing in common: they allow us to create “messy” and irregular strokes. Ruling pen has the ability to shape strokes and letters, giving them dynamism and expressiveness. It is capable of anything from bold and dramatic to delicate and understated: we will explore its unpredictability to strike a balance between spontaneity and intentionality.


Embrace smudges, splatters and irregularities! This workshop will be focused on how to use this tool and have fun with letters!

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Lesson 1
Discovery and curiosities about ruling pen
Look at the various tools: Tips and Tricks

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Lesson 2
Warm-up exercises
How to write an alphabet: practicing both formal and informal letter shapes

Lesson 3
how to write an uppercase alphabet and draw inspiration from other styles

 

Lesson 4
Layout, texture and word design; try using different types of paper and ink

Workshop Schedule

Lesson 1

Saturday, 3 May, 2025

20:00 pm - 22:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)

Lesson 2

Saturday, 10 May, 2025

20:00 pm - 22:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)

Lesson 3

Saturday, 17 May, 2025

20:00 pm - 22:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)

Lesson 4

Saturday, 24 May, 2025

20:00 pm - 22:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)

Note to Students

  • This is a live online workshop via Zoom (please make sure you have a Zoom account to access the workshop)

  • All live lessons will be recorded and available for 90 days following the final lesson.

  • All recordings expires on Saturday, 23 August, 2025 at 12:00 pm Hong Kong Standard Time.

  • Student can submit homework to the discussion board for Chiara to critique.

  • Workshop handouts (if any), zoom links and recordings are available on the workshop page one week (or as soon as practicable) before the first lesson.

  • All workshop dates and times are according to the Hong Kong Standard Time.

Recommended Workshop Supplies

  • Click here for the supplies list recommended for this workshop.

Workshop Boarding Page (Only for Enrolled Students)

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Refund Policy

  • All sales are final and fees paid for the online workshop are non-refundable.

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