Rick Paulus - Versals Old & New - Oct 21, 29, Nov 5 & 12, 2025

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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)

 

Oct 21, 29, Nov 5 & 12, 2025


22:30 pm – 00:30 am (Hong Kong Time)

 

Class Cost : HKD 1170.00 or USD 150.00


Versals, those beautiful capital letters which traditionally indicate the beginning of bodies of text, have drawn our eyes to the page for centuries. Versals are typically colorful, often decorated, a…

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Versals, those beautiful capital letters which traditionally indicate the beginning of bodies of text, have drawn our eyes to the page for centuries. Versals are typically colorful, often decorated, and always full of life and sprit, no matter how simply drawn. Beginning with a simple analysis of the Roman alphabet, we will embark on a journey through the ages with Versals as our guide. Participants in this workshop will be gently guided through the process of developing their very own constructed, or drawn, Versal letters with the benefit of historical reference to draw from.


Versals Old & New
Rick Paulus, Hosted By The Gentle Penman

Live (Also recorded for later viewing)

Oct 21, 29, Nov 5 & 12, 2025
22:30 pm – 00:30 am (Hong Kong Time)

Class Cost : HKD 1170.00 or USD 150.00

Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/versals-old-and-new


Supply List:

  • Slant board/desk that slants up to 20 degrees or more Any stiff board, even two pieces of Foamcor taped together, measuring at least 18” x 20” (Masonite works best; Gatorfoam, and plexiglass work well also)
  • Pen holders and nibs Minimum of three straight penholders – full compliment of 6-8 best Full set of Speedball “B” series nibs - Ink Black ink (Sumi Moon Palace recommended)
  • Gouache Small tube(s) (Holbein, Winsor & Newton, Schmincke ….) or pan set You will be creating much of your work in color during this workshop, please use judgement as to how many colors you need on hand. Minimum one color, in addition to the black ink you will be using.
  • Watercolor Small tube(s) (Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Dr. Martin, QoR ….) or pan set You will be creating much of your work in color during this class, please use your judgement as to how many colors you need on hand. Minimum one color, in addition to the black ink you will be using.
  • An old “retired” small brush for mixing colors (can be poor quality!) The more, the merrier!
  • Mechanical pencil I like to use a medium-hard lead, .05, HB. Others prefer a softer lead, still others prefer good -ol’ wooden pencils with frequent sharpening.
  • Erasers Clean plastic eraser such as Staedtler/Mars, Tombow, or clean kneaded eraser.
  • Ruler Metal will give you more accurate measuring and a good, straight, sharp edge.
  • Tape Artist tape, or removable scotch tape, ½” or ¾” roll.
  • Water container and paper towels or clean up cloths
  • Text from which to work
  • T square

    Recommended but not required
  • Triangle – 90-degree plastic triangle recommended but not required
  • X-acto knife – recommended but not required
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