Belinda Chim - The Flourishing Atelier - Apr 30, 2026

This intermediate workshop is for those ready to elevate their flourishing for both complex uppercase and lowercase letters. We take a logical approach, breaking down advanced flourishes into buildable parts. You will dive deep into shape variations, understand the underlying structure, and learn drills to execute creative, smooth, and confident flourishes with greater refinement.

Part 1: Advanced Foundations & Movement

• Welcome and review of core oval concepts
• Deep Dive: Expanding the oval for more dynamic shapes
• Creating multiple shape variations from a single foundation
• Drills: Strengthening whole-arm movement for confident, large strokes

Part 2: Structure of Advanced Flourishes

• The Building-Block Method: Breaking down complex capital stems and lowercase extensions into simple strokes
• Learning essential structures for both letter types and what connections to avoid
• Practice drills for fluid connections and elegant transitions
• Tips & Tricks: How to plan, pivot, and execute with confidence

Part 3: Variation, Refinement & Style

• Studying varied examples of uppercase and lowercase flourishes to understand their logic
• Hands-on creation of your own custom variations
• Critique & Refinement: How to analyse your flourished letters critically and refine them for professional results
• Final pro-tips and tool insights
• Q&A and guidance for continued growth

You Will Leave Knowing

• The logical structure behind complex uppercase and lowercase flourishes
• How to create and execute your own graceful variations
• Drills to strengthen movement and improve touch
• How to critique and refine your work to a higher standard
• A practical "toolbox" of components and tricks for endless creativity

The Flourishing Atelier
Belinda Chim, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

30 April 2026 (Thursday)
23:00 pm – 01:00 am (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 390.00 or USD 50.00
Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/the-flourishing-atelier

Supply List: 

- Pencil (PL38, PL21)