Johannes Parisurteil - From the Word to the Work of Art: Calligraphy Layouts & Composition - Nov 13 & 20, 2026

img:shop.png
This class is not hosted by John Neal Books. Please contact the instructor for more information.

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

13 & 20 November 2026 (Friday)
20:30 pm – 22:30 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 780.00 or USD 100.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/calligraphy-layouts-and-composition

A beautiful quote alone doesn’t make a finished work of art. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to develop a balanced, strong layout from individual words and sentences. Instead of simply j…

Read More
Frequently bought together:

Description

A beautiful quote alone doesn’t make a finished work of art. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to develop a balanced, strong layout from individual words and sentences.

Instead of simply jotting down text, we’ll give the idea the right framework. We’ll focus on the key building blocks of visual design, including:

  • Format & Proportions: Finding the right frame
  • Font Size & Spacing: Guiding the eye intentionally
  • Negative Space & Balance: Letting there be room to breathe
  • Ornamentation: Setting the right accents
  • Combine these elements into a harmonious whole
  • Primarily use Blackletter as our design foundation

From the Word to the Work of Art: Calligraphy Layouts & Composition
Johannes Parisurteil, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

13 & 20 November 2026 (Friday)
20:30 pm – 22:30 pm (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 780.00 or USD 100.00
Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/calligraphy-layouts-and-composition

Supply List:

-  Paper – A perfect practice paper is the Canson XL Sketch Paper, 120 sheets A4 21 x 29.7 cm 90g Ivory (P108)

-  Ink – Ecoline watercolours or sumi ink (I70, I153)

-  Nib and pen holder – Johannes highly recommend Brause nibs in different sizes, as they have an ink reservoir and work very precisely. Speedball nibs and Mitchell nibs will also work (N02, N09, N04)

-  Pilot Parallel Pens in different sizes (FP67)

-  Pencil – 2H pencil, sharpened (PL38)

-  Ruler – Johannes recommend a rolling ruler as it saves you a lot of work (S730)

-  Scissors (S1665, S1662)

View AllClose

Shop supplies for this class:

Related Products

Related Products