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Pencil Structures

With Sachin Shah

Starting date: 21 November 2026

Fees: HK$ 780 or US$ 100

Workshop Description

Discover the art of letterforms using the simplest of tools in Pencil Structures. This workshop strips away the intimidation of traditional ink and nibs, focusing entirely on the creative potential of the humble pencil.

During this workshop, we will explore how to construct beautiful lettering using standard pencils. While we will touch upon the foundational elements of classical scripts as our structural base, this class is not about strict historical replication. Instead, we will use these examples as a springboard to help you build and design your own unique, expressive styles.

Whether you are a complete beginner looking for an approachable entry into calligraphy or an experienced letterer wanting to explore new textures and tools, you will leave with a solid understanding of how to construct beautiful letters from the graphite up.

Workshop Schedule

Lesson 1

Saturday, 21 November, 2026

20:30 pm - 22:30 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)

Lesson 2

Saturday, 28 November, 2026

20:30 pm - 22:30 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time)

Note to Students

  • This is a live online workshop conducted via Zoom. Please ensure you have a Zoom account to access the live lesson.

  • Students will be granted access to the workshop boarding page within 24 hours of registration.

  • All live lessons will be recorded and made available for 90 days following the final lesson.

  • Recordings will expire on Friday, 26 February, 2027 at 12:00 pm (Hong Kong Standard Time).

  • Homework may be submitted to the discussion board for Sachin to critique.

  • Workshop handouts (if any), Zoom links and recordings are posted on the workshop page one week prior to the first lesson (or as soon as practicable).

  • All workshop dates and times are scheduled in Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT).

Recommended Workshop Supplies

  • Click here for the supplies list recommended for this workshop.

Workshop Boarding Page (Only for Enrolled Students)

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  • If you have already logged in, click here to access your workshop boarding page directly.

Refund Policy

  • All sales are final and fees paid for the online workshop are non-refundable.

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