2024 Schedule
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Friday October 11th
IN THE BALLROOM |
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9:00- 4:00 | Ballroom Closed |
4:00 - 8:00 | Public Show |
IN THE CLASSROOM |
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11:30AM - 12:30 PM
| Fountain Pen Friendly PaperJoin 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 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: $25.00 per 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] |
12:30-3:30PM Nikola Pang |
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
| 17th Century LetterlockingWhat do Queen Elizabeth I, John Donne, and Sir Frances Walsingham have in common? They all used letter-locking! Discover how paper folding techniques such as seals, slits, tabs, holes, and string were used to secure letters in a time before envelopes were mass-produced. Get some hands-on experience by creating your own replicas of this beautiful correspondence art used by musicians, poets, merchants, aristocrats, and spies. We will cover the use of wax seals and other adaptations to allow for modern mail. Includes diagrams and history. Presenter:Janet Faught Class Fee: $40.00 per person Class Minimum :5 Class Limit :20 Pre-Payment/Registration is required Payments can be made by Venmo (Janet-Faught) or contact Janet (jf2436@gmail) for Paypal info. Janet Faught Bio BS Biology Cal Poly, Teaching Credential. BFA University of Utah. Adjunct professor University of Utah. |
8:15PM - ????? | Meet and Greet Get TogetherMC'ed by Fountain Pen Day!Fountain Pen Day will MC our Annual Friday night Meet & Greet! Bring your favorite pens, inks and papers for a pen club style meet up with other pen enthusiasts. |
Saturday October 12th
IN THE BALLROOM |
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8:00–09:00 AM | Setup – Exhibitors Only |
09:00–5:00 PM | Public Show |
IN THE CLASSROOM |
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08:00AM - 09:00 AM
| Fountain Pen DoodlesHave 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] |
10:00AM - Noon Marie Hornback | Techniques to Improve Your Cursive WritingAre you hesitant to use your lovely fountain pens because your handwriting needs “a little work?” Then, this class is for you. Marie will offer helpful tips, focus points, and show you how to use consistent elements in your handwriting that will produce elegant and graceful results. Marie has been teaching cursive handwriting for over 15 years and is presently in her 12th year teaching American Cursive Handwriting to 3-11th grade students at a public school in Fort Collins, CO. Marie has taught cursive handwriting at the IAMPETH Conference for the past 6 years. Marie is also the director of the American Cursive Instructor Certification Program (ACICP). Marie will make every attempt during the 2 hour class to provide some one on one time to help you pinpoint areas in your cursive that can cause immediate improvement. Class Fees: $45 Class Limit : 20 Pre-Registration is encouraged as there is a 5 student minimum To register, contact Marie directly at Crown Calligraphy. IG: @crown.calligraphy Class size is limited to 20 participants so sign up soon! |
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
| Gothic Hand with Parallel PensPopular throughout the medieval period, the Gothic alphabet evolved as a method of saving space on a written page, thus making books and manuscripts more affordable. In this uniform script, the design of the word takes precedence over the individuality of the separate letters. Through step-by-step instruction and practice, gain confidence in this ornamental and methodical style of calligraphy, which is perfectly suited to short texts, gorgeously addressed envelopes, and special inscriptions. What to bring: Wear an apron to protect your clothes. Pilot Parallel Pen - 6.0 mm Presenter: Janet Faught Class Fee: $40.00 per person Class Minimum :5 Class Limit :20 Pre-Payment/Registration is required Payments can be made by Venmo (Janet-Faught) or contact Janet (jf2436@gmail) for Paypal info. Janet Faught Bio BS Biology Cal Poly, Teaching Credential. BFA University of Utah. Adjunct professor University of Utah. |
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
| Letter Writing MeetupJoin us for a letter writing meetup! Bring any letters or postcards you would like to write. We will have addresses on hand from Love For Our Elders as well as The World Needs More Love Letters if you would like to send a card of encouragement to someone who needs it. Or just bring your address book and catch up on writing an old friend or a relative. This meetup will be hosted by Sara Claggett from Letter Writer Social. Sara also hosts the in-person group Colorado Correspondence Coalition locally once a month. Whether you are new to the world of snail mail or have been sending cards and letters your entire life, come to this positive and welcoming meetup and take a mental health break. Don’t forget to bring your newly purchased fountain pens and stationery! |
Sunday October 13th
IN THE BALLROOM |
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8:00–10:00 AM | Setup – Exhibitors Only |
10:00-3:00 PM | Public Show |
3:00PM | Daily Door Prize Drawing |
IN THE CLASSROOM |
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09:00AM- 11:30AM
| 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 BIO Mark Nassi is an avid urban sketcher who enjoys sharing this accessible art form with others of all ages and skill-levels. He helps coordinate urban sketching events throughout the Denver metro area and has taught urban sketching at the Colorado Pen Show and Two Hands Paperie. In a world heavily structured by rules- especially in his work as an accountant and software developer- having a creative outlet that is both portable and memory-building is such a joy. He now shares that joy with others by teaching various urban sketching techniques with an emphasis on how to adapt them to each person’s unique style, available tools, and setting. He can occassionally be found on the interwebs on Instagram at @anglersup andwww.ThingsIThinkPeopleThink.com To register, contact Mark directly [email protected] Payment Methods Paypal: paypal.me/marknassi1 ([email protected]) Venmo: @Mark-Nassi-1 Zele: 303-248-6285 ([email protected]) |
Noon - 1:30 PM
| Collaborative Correspondence Journals |