Balsa Yukimi Annand - Stick Calligraphy: From Calligraphic Line to Abstract Mark-making - Nov 7 & 14, 2026

Name: Pacific Arc Metal Cork Backed Ruler, 12"
SKU: S270
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This class is not hosted by John Neal Books. Please contact the instructor for more information.

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

7 & 14 November 2026 (Saturday)
09:30 am – 12:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 780.00 or USD 100.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/balsa-stick-calligraphy

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Description

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Balsa sticks have been a familiar tool to me since I began my exploration of abstract calligraphy. This course begins with rhythmic stamping exercises to get used to the tool. We create alphabet letters with the tool and then explore the possibilities of calligraphic lines created by writing words and lines. Within that framework, we will explore more abstract mark making through play with the flow of ink and water. In addition, we will try using a wide flat brush as an extension of the balsa stick, and combining thin strokes to play with bleeding ink.

We will examine what can be done with this natural tool derived from wood, and try to see how much emotion we can convey.

Balsa Stick Calligraphy: From Calligraphic Line to Abstract Mark-making
Yukimi Annand, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

7 & 14 November 2026 (Saturday)
09:30 am – 12:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 780.00 or USD 100.00
Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/balsa-stick-calligraphy

Supply List:

- Sumi ink (Fueki bokuju green bottle or Moon Palace green cap recommended) (I22, I70)
- One color of acrylic ink (Magic color aqua blue recommended) (I13)
- Small dishes and middle size (about 10cm) plate
- Water containers, pipettes (S1695, S870)
- Rag or paper towel
- Ruler, pencil and eraser (S270, PL38, E13)

Paper

- 11” x 17” or 11” x 14” (about A3 size) Charcoal, sketch or drawing paper about 30 sheets for exercises (P71, P108)
- One full sheet (40"x25.5". 120gsm) of Arches MBM/Arches text wove paper, 1-2 sheets of Rives BFK white (19 1⁄2” x 25 1⁄2”, 250gms) paper, or any other good quality watercolor/print-making paper (PS91, PS42)

- Craft or balsa sticks: cut 1/16” thickness Basswood (Midwest Products recommended) with a cutter knife.
** The sizes dont must be exact **
- Two or three small size sticks, 20mm x 40mm x1.5mm (3/4”x1 1/2” x 1/16”)
- One or two middle size sticks, 30mm x 55mm x 1.5mm (1 1/4” x 2” x 1/16”)
- One or two large size board, 80~100cm x 70cm x 1.5mm (3~4” x 2 1/2” x 1/16”)

- Fine sandpaper (small size like 2”x2” will be more than enough) (V110)
- Your chosen text: 5 to 10 words

Optional

- 1 sheet of Gray and/or neutral color ingres paper (PS22)
- Good quality flat brushes you already have (1” to 3”) (BR24)
- Folded pen, ruling pen and/or twigs (N155, N22)

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