2024 Schedule

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Friday October 11th


	IN THE BALLROOM
9:00- 4:00	Ballroom Closed
4:00 - 8:00	Public Show

	IN THE CLASSROOM
11:30AM - 12:30 PM 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 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	Learn Copperplate calligraphy,‎ Come learn the beautiful calligraphic style of copperplate script! Copperplate calligraphy, also known as roundhand, engrosser's, and engraver's script is considered by most to be the mother of all pointed pen hands. It still stands as one of the most recognizable and high demand design elements in pointed pen calligraphic works. In this course we will go over a concise version of its history and learn to use dip pens in order to form the basic strokes of its construction. This course is geared towards beginners but those with more experience may attend it as a refresher course (plus it's always nice to have experienced attendees help beginners). Fee: $80.00 per person Class Limit :10 Attendees are encouraged to bring a ball pen, pencil, and ruler with them.
3:30 - 5:00 PM Janet Faught‎	17th Century Letterlocking‎ What 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. ~~Payments must be received by September 18, 2024 to ensure delivery of supplies.~~. There is still room for one more person in this class. Contact Janet at the email address above if you are interested! Janet Faught Bio BS Biology Cal Poly, Teaching Credential. BFA University of Utah. Adjunct professor University of Utah.
8:15PM - ?????	Meet and Greet Get Together MC'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
8:00–09:00 AM	Setup – Exhibitors Only
09:00–5:00 PM	Public Show
	IN THE CLASSROOM
08:00AM - 09:00 AM 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]
10:00AM - Noon Marie Hornback	Techniques to Improve Your Cursive Writing Are 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 Richard Pollock-Nelson ‎	Personal Journal using cigar box lids for covers ‎ Richard of Handbound Designs will be teaching a bookbinding class at the Colorado Pen Show. The class is tailored to bookbinders of all skills. We will be making a personal journal that has 200 pages, uses Mohawk Superfine 70lb paper (fountain pen friendly), and Waxed Irish linen thread. You don’t need to bring anything, just show up and make a journal. The covers of the journals use repurposed cigar lids/boxes. The journals are sewn using an easy Coptic stitch that dates back to the 2nd century. The journal opens flat for easy writing or drawing. The pages are blank but I include a dark line guide that you can put under the page you are writing on to help you write in a straight line. There will be a variety of journals to choose from. The journals are unique and also make great gifts. So come join us. Class is limited to 6.participants. Fee: $60 per person +$10 materials fee. NOTE: There is a $10 shipping fee which will serve as the materials fee when ordering online. Pre-Registration is required: Click Here to Register Limited to 6 participants
3:30 - 5:00 PM Janet Faught‎	Gothic Hand with Parallel Pens‎ Popular 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. ~~Payments must be received by September 18, 2024 to ensure delivery of supplies.~~. There is still room for a few more people in this class. Contact Janet at the email address above if you are interested! 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 Writer Social‎	Letter Writing Meetup‎ Join 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
8:00–10:00 AM	Setup – Exhibitors Only
10:00-3:00 PM	Public Show
3:00PM	Daily Door Prize Drawing
	IN THE CLASSROOM
09:00AM- 11:30AM 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 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 Ian Nordeck‎ Sara Claggett‎	Collaborative Correspondence Journals Hosted by Letter Writer Social and Incite Co.‎ Description: Remember the joy of receiving a handwritten letter in the mail? Now, imagine if that letter were transformed into a handmade book, one where you play an essential role in its creation. Welcome to the world of collaborative correspondence journals. In this workshop, we will introduce you to the art of collaborative correspondence journals—also known as friendship books—and explore the various styles that make them so enjoyable. Whether it’s sketching, collage, collaborative storytelling, long-form correspondence, or other creative expressions, these journals offer a unique and shared experience of creating and connecting. Make Your Own Collaborative Correspondence Journal: 4 steps, 1 tool, minimal cutting, endless possibilities. Once you understand what a collaborative correspondence journal is and the different ways to approach one, we’ll guide you step-by-step through a simple process to handcraft your own notebook. This will allow you to start your preferred style of journal right away. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave inspired, with a handmade notebook and mailer ready to kickstart your own collaborative correspondence journal. Co-Instructors: Sara Claggett \| Founder, Letter Writer Social Ian T. Nordeck \| Owner, Incite Co. Fee: Workshop: $50 per person Materials Fee (to make a notebook): $30 (Note: You can attend the workshop for $50 without making a notebook. However, the process is simple and enjoyable—you’ll want to make one!) Class Limit: 15 participants Registration: To register, simply email Ian directly at [email protected]. Materials Needed: - Bring a notebook and pen or pencil if you wish to take notes. - All other materials for creating several different styles of collaborative correspondence journals will be provided as part of the $30 materials fee. - Additionally, we will have handmade journals available for purchase, featuring limited edition covers for the Colorado Pen Show: $25 for a 5.5” x 8.5” standard journal with 96 pages, available in three styles: Sketchbook Skirmish, Dot Ruled Correspondence, and Artist Edition Collage. Tools Provided: - Folding jigs - 3M squeegees - Bone folders - Paper punches - Pattern notchers - Scoring tools - Rulers - Scoring board - Triangles - Rotary cutting board - X-Acto cutters - Cutting mat