2025 Schedule

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Friday October 17th

	IN THE BALLROOM
9:00- 4:00	Ballroom Closed

4:00 - 8:00	Public Show

	IN THE CLASSROOM
11:00am - 3:30pm	Kirk Speer of Pen Realm will be grinding and tuning nibs in the registration area! You will be able to sign up for time slots 2 weeks or so before the show. Click here to check the PenRealm website for availability.
11:00AM - Noon John Bosley‎	Fountain Pen Doodles Have you ever wanted to use your fountain pens as an artistic, creative outlet but don't know how to get started? Do you enjoy doodling but need to learn some new patterns or techniques? Do you simply want another reason to play with your fountain pens? If any of these apply to you, then you're going to love this class! If you feel like you don't have an artistic bone in your body, don't worry! These doodles do not require any skills or experience. As long as you can draw a line you'll be able to create these patterns. Please note that these are not Zendoodles, although they are a similar concept in that they are repeating patterns. I feel that they are much more organic flexible than Zendoodles. Doodling with fountain pens will provide you with the techniques, patterns, and inspiration to put pen to paper and start doodling immediately. From small space-fillers to full-page doodles, a wide variety of patterns will be covered in this class. ---------------- Required Materials: Please bring a pen and paper to class BYOP - Bring your own pen/paper Fee: $20.00 per person Fee includes: Fountain pen friendly notebook and a fountain pen friendly paper sample pack. Class Limit :15 To register, contact John directly at [email protected] or register on this page https://fountainpenlove.com/product/colorado-pen-show-doodle-class-registration/ Web: FountainPenLove.com Insta: @fountainpenlove Email: [email protected]
12:30 PM- 4:00 PM Richard Pollock-Nelson ‎	Cigar Box Journal – Two Needle Coptic‎ RThis sturdy journal has two unique features: repurposed cigar boxes for covers and a two needle Coptic stitch binding that dates back to the second century A.D. Bookbinder Richard Pollock-Nelson experimented with different Coptic sewing techniques to find one that could handle the heavier covers. He found that a two-needle variation plus extra stitching at the front and back covers results in a strong book that opens flat for easy writing or sketching. He will discuss how to create a paper jig and work with multiple needles to bind the signatures and the covers together with the Coptic stitch. Richard supplies pre-drilled cigar box covers for the class, but he’ll also explain how to modify the measurements to work for other sized covers. There will be a variety of cigar box covers to choose from for the class. You can check out some of the journals he has completed at: Handbounddesigns.com. Required Materials: Please bring a pair of scissors to class BYOS – Bring Your Own Scissors Class Fee: $60.00 per person Class Minimum :5 Class Limit :8 To register, contact Richard directly at [email protected] or register here. Richard Pollock-Nelson started bookbinding in 2012 in San Francisco. He completed the certification program at the San Francisco Center for the book and is currently enrolled in the fine binding program in Telluride, Colorado. He has taught numerous classes in different methods of bookbinding. He is a member of the Guild of BookWorkers and the Hand Bookbinders of California.

Saturday October 18th

	IN THE BALLROOM
8:00–09:00 AM	Setup – Exhibitors Only
09:00–5:00 PM	Public Show
	IN THE CLASSROOM
08:00AM - 09:30 AM Hosted by Dan Cobler ‎	Fountain Pens for Beginners Just getting into fountain pens? Want to learn the what all of the other people at the show are talking about? This class will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to join in the conversations about fountain pens. We will cover the following information during this class: - What is a fountain pen and how does it work - Different types of fountain pens, fill mechanisms, and nibs - Fountain pen inks and papers - Writing techniques - Fountain pen maintenance There will also be demonstrations on several of these topics! Duration: 90 minutes Fee: $35.00 Every attendee in this class will receive a Platinum Plaisir fountain pen to add to (or start) their collection. Please sign up prior to October 15th. To sign up for this class, please visit www.ProvincialMills.com or click on the class link: https://www.provincialmills.com/product-page/in-person-instruction-fountain-pens-for-beginners
11:00AM - Noon John Bosley‎	Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Join fountain pen collector and paper enthusiast John Bosley for a discussion on fountain pen friendly paper. In this class you'll learn what makes paper fountain pen friendly, how different papers can affect both how your writing looks and your writing experience, which papers are the best for different writing qualities, and where to buy good paper. You'll also receive a notebook to take notes in and a paper pack filled with over 20 different fountain pen friendly papers so you can try them for yourself and decide which are your favorites. Please bring one or more fountain pens so you can use them to test your different papers during class. ---------------- Fee: $25 / Person Fee includes: Fountain pen friendly paper sample pack. Class Limit :15 To register, contact John directly at [email protected] or register on this page https://fountainpenlove.com/product/colorado-pen-show-paper-class-registration/ Web: FountainPenLove.com Insta: @fountainpenlove Email: [email protected]
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM From Pen to Post: A Snail Mail Starter Class‎	From Pen to Post: A Snail Mail Starter Class‎ Join us for a fun and creative dive into the world of snail mail! In this hands-on class, we’ll cover the basics of starting your own letter-writing hobby. You’ll craft a beautiful, handmade postcard using rubber stamps and other decorative techniques—perfect for sending a personal touch to someone special. We’ll also decorate some letter writing paper with stickers and washi tape to add extra flair to your letters. Plus, you’ll leave with a set of notecards and a get started booklet to support building your hobby after the class ends. Max attendees: 12 Cost: $30 Length: 90 minutes Link to sign up and pay: A Snail Mail Starter Class Supplies: No supplies needed…just bring yourself! Sara is the founder and organizer of Letter Writer Social, an online community for snail mail enthusiasts. Inspired by her love of handwritten correspondence and a deep passion for connecting with the snail mail community, she created Letter Writer Social as a space where people could cultivate correspondence relationships and learn and grow in their hobby. Outside of her work with Letter Writer Social, Sara enjoys exploring the great outdoors, paper crafts, making music, and spending quality time with her family.
2:30PM- 4:30PM Mark Nassi‎	Urban Sketching! Gain confidence in documenting your observations through on-the-go sketching in your notebook. While photos can be great, nothing captures the essence of a place like a hand-drawn sketch. This beginner's class focuses on the essential tools, observation skills, composition tips, and basic techniques to give you the confidence to sketch what you see. You’ll meet-up with your instructor, Mark, where he'll do a brief discussion on tools, strategies, tips, and techniques before embarking on a guided sketching journey. Ten years ago, Mark reignited his artistic passion as a means of managing daily stress. After experimenting with various art forms, he found his true calling in the form of urban sketching. An astute observer, urban sketching came naturally to him and he was immediately drawn in by the sense of freedom it offered. Since then, he has cultivated a strong personal practice, always carrying sketching essentials to document everyday experiences and grand adventures alike. Please bring the following materials- keep in mind we're traveling lightly! • Pencil for sketching with eraser preferably on the H or hard scale like a 4H, but any pencil will do) • A Waterproof pen (micron as an example) • A couple of small paint brushes – cheap is fine. Water brush is preferred. A small water jar or two (ex: baby-food size) • Your favorite small-ish sketchbook (preferably smaller than 8.5 x 11) • Colorado clothing: hat, sunscreen, and water bottle • Optional:Color!Small, portable watercolor palette, markers,crayons, orwatercolor pencils • Optional:A small camping chair or stool for sitting Fee: $50.00 per person Class Limit :20

Sunday October 19th

	IN THE BALLROOM
8:00–10:00 AM	Setup – Exhibitors Only
3:00PM	Daily Door Prize Drawing
	IN THE CLASSROOM