2026 Schedule

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Friday October 09th

	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.
Noon-1:30PM John Bosley‎	Exploring Vintage Inks Details TBA To register, contact John directly at john@fountainpenlove.com or register on this page https://fountainpenlove.com/product/colorado-pen-show-doodle-class-registration/ Web: FountainPenLove.com Insta: @fountainpenlove Email: john@fountainpenlove.com
2:00-3:30PM Christyn Homes‎	Meditative Doodles: From the Alphabet to Art with Christyn Holmes from Christyn Creates You don't have to be "an artist" to make art you love — you just need a pen and a few minutes to slow down. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you'll learn how the same simple strokes used to form letters of the alphabet can become the building blocks of beautiful, repeatable patterns. No drawing experience required, no mistakes possible. In this session, you'll also turn your fountain pen ink into a watercolor-style background for your finished piece, so your patterns sit on a wash of color as unique as the ink you brought to the show. Walk away with a finished, framable piece of art and a calming new practice you can do at home without buying anything new What to bring: A notebook and your pen of choice — black ink preferred, fine nib recommended. Provided: Step-by-step handout, blank tiles, ink for the watercolor background, and brushes. Duration: 90 minutes \| Capacity: 20 (4 person minimum) \| Fee: $50 Sign up: https://ko-fi.com/s/2693cf698c About Me: Christyn Holmes is a lifelong educator and creative at heart, and the voice behind ChristynCreates, a YouTube channel exploring fountain pens, inks, and the joy of analog stationery at every price point. Through honest reviews, ink pairings, and meditative doodling, Christyn makes the hobby approachable for beginners while keeping it interesting for seasoned collectors — proof that you don't have to call yourself "an artist" to make art you love. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christyncreates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyncreates Contact: akchristyn@gmail.com
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 10th

	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 Pen Ink for Beginners Unlock the vibrant world of fine writing! Join Dan Cobler of Provincial Pen Co. for an exclusive, hands-on Fountain Pen Ink for Beginners workshop live at the Colorado Pen Show. Whether you just bought your first fountain pen or want to demystify the endless options of colors and properties, this interactive 90-minute in-person class is your perfect starting point. ✨ BONUS: Every attendee takes home a free set of 5 ink samples from various brands with different properties! What You’ll Discover: • Ink Terminology – Crack the code on jargon like shading, sheen, ghosting and wet vs dry. • Ink Chemistry – Learn what goes into your ink and how it affects performance. • The Perfect Match – Master how to pair the right ink with the right pen and nib size. • Paper Dynamics – See how different papers change your ink's color and dry time. • Ink Maintenance – Tips to clean and care for your inks so they last. Time: 90 Minutes Cost: $35 Space is strictly limited to ensure personalized, hands-on guidance for every student. Don't miss out on this unique Colorado Pen Show experience—reserve your spot today! 👉 How to Register: Secure your ticket today at REGISTER by adding this class to your cart. You will receive a confirmation email with a check-in sheet to bring to the event. Please note: Due to limited seating, tickets are non-refundable for no-shows.
10:30AM - Noon Janet Faught‎	Pen Show Ink Tasting and Art book‎ A pocket size sampling of pen show inks. Participants will receive a hand made book and ink samples with directions to fill the book with inky creations. Provided Materials: Materials provided include book, ink samples, syringe, paper towels, spray bottle, paint brush, Jinhao pen and instructions. Presenter:Janet Faught Class Fee: $40.00 per person Class Minimum :8 Class Limit :20 To register: Contact Janet at jf2436@gmail.com. Janet Faught Bio BS Biology Cal Poly, Teaching Credential. BFA University of Utah. Adjunct professor University of Utah.
1:00PM-2:00PM Jeanne Florini‎	The art and science of journaling - the Happiness Edition “We write to discover the layers that reside below the surface of our ordinary day.” - Kay Adams “Art opens the closets, airs out the cellars and attics. It brings healing.” – Julia Cameron In this hands-on session, Jeanne explores both the art and the science of journaling. You’ll learn how handwriting, letter writing, and creative journaling can support mental and physical wellbeing, discover unique journaling approaches you can use at home or at work, practice “being present”, and receive visual “prompts” to stimulate creation. Whether you are a beginner or “seasoned" in journaling, this class is geared towards you! Children who have an interest in journaling (around age 10 or higher) also welcome! Fee: $35.00 per person Fee Includes: Included with your fee is a curated journaling set (each one unique) with a fountain pen–friendly notebook, decorative paper, stickers, stencils, several pens, and journaling prompts. Pre-registration is required. Send an email to jflorini@iCloud.com. jflorini@iCloud.com and include “Journaling class Colorado” ins the subject line. Payment Methods PayPal: https://paypal.me/jeanneflorini1 Venmo: @Jeanne-Florini (last 4 digits of cell is 8340) cash at the door. Class Minimum :5 Class Limit :20 About Jeanne: I love photography, art, paper, and writing instruments! I use these things to hand make stationery, cards and customize journal notebooks. Nature, travel, reading, and culture are my inspirations (especially Hawai’i and Italy). I love sending mail as spirit lifters! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a recently retired college professor. On instagram: @jeannesohanadesigns
2:30PM- 4:30PM Joon Bae‎	Korean Ink paintings In this 90-minute session, participants will be introduced to the foundational techniques of Korean ink painting using traditional materials such as rice paper, brushes, and ink. The workshop will focus on: Basic ink strokes and handling, Understanding water control and ink tones Fee: $75.00 per person Class Minimum :5 Class Limit :15 To register: contact Joon directly at kpjoonbae@yahoo.com Joon Bae https://joon-bae.com Or, Send an email to Joon-Bae at kpjoonbae@yahoo.com or register All materials include...Just bring your smile! Materials attendees will receive:Tote bag, (after student’s paintings)

Sunday October 11th

	IN THE BALLROOM
8:00–10:00 AM	Setup – Exhibitors Only
3:00PM	Daily Door Prize Drawing
	IN THE CLASSROOM
9:00-12:00 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: $95.00 per person Class Limit :10 Attendees are encouraged to bring a ball pen, pencil, and ruler with them.
Noon - 1:30PM Janet Faught‎	Create Your Own Stationery with Fountain Pens‎ MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! Presenter:Janet Faught Class Fee: $40.00 per person Class Minimum :8 Class Limit :20 To register: Contact Janet at jf2436@gmail.com. Janet Faught Bio BS Biology Cal Poly, Teaching Credential. BFA University of Utah. Adjunct professor University of Utah.
2:00-3:00PM 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 john@fountainpenlove.com or register on this page https://fountainpenlove.com/product/colorado-pen-show-doodle-class-registration/ Web: FountainPenLove.com Insta: @fountainpenlove Email: john@fountainpenlove.com