Chiara Riva - Ruling Pen: Controlled Chaos - May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025

The 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!

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

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

Ruling Pen: Controlled Chaos
Chiara Riva, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

3,10,17 & 24 May 2025 (Saturday)
20:00 pm – 22:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 1,170.00 or USD 150.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/ruling-pen-controlled-chaos

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