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2026 SUPERSHOW
WORKSHOPS

Workshop fees are not included in SUPERSHOW admission. Workshops are available to help you learn more about fountain pens - contact individual instructors for information, registration and payment. ​​​​​​​​​

 

​Course details, registration and payment information follows this overall Workshop schedule/room locations:

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

12 – 1:30 – Journaling with Imaginary Friends – Tom Forsythe (McLean)

2 – 4 – Pilot Parallel Flourishing, Borders & Frames – Dyuti Gayatri (Langley)

4:30 – 5:30 – DIY Mini Notebook – Jolie Tran (McLean)

6 – 7:30 – How to Make Pop Up Cards (Beginner) –  Link Tong (McLean)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

9 – 11 – Scrapbook Journaling for Pen & Ink Lovers - Deniz Bagdas (Langley)

9 – 10:30 – Vintage Fountain Pen Therapy - Scott Jones (Board)

10 – 11 – Draw Your Day the Easy Way – Thien-Kim Lam (McLean)

11 – 1 – The Art of Urushi Seminar – Sophia Ma (Junior 4)

12 - 1:30 – Explore Creative Journaling - Tom Forsythe (McLean)

12 – 3 – Introduction to Italic Calligraphy – Nik Pang (Langley)

12 – 2 – Collage Journaling & Tunnel Pages – Suzette Perez (Board)

2:30 – 4:30 – Modern Calligraphy – Dawn Reynolds (McLean)

3 – 5 – Nib Tuning & Smoothing – Lenny Eiger (Board)

4 – 5 – Mad Scientist Ink Mixing – Thien-Kim Lam (Langley)

5:30 -7 – Make a Pocket Sketch Journal – Judith Dollar (McLean)

5:30 – 7:30 – Pilot Parallel Flourishing, Borders & Frames – Dyuti Gayatri (Board)

6 – 7:30 – The Art of Wax Sealing – Deniz Bagdas (Langley)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

9 – 11 – Scrapbook Journaling for Pen & Ink Lovers – Deniz Bagdas (Langley)

9 – 11 – Maki-E Workshop – Sophia Ma (Board)

10 – 11 – Read More! Creative Reading Journal Exploration – Thien-Kim Lam (McLean)

12 – 1:30 – Get Lost in Your Creative Journal – Tom Forsythe (McLean)

12 – 1 – Draw Your Day the Easy Way – Thien-Kim Lam (Langley)

12 – 2 – Collage Journaling & Tunnel Pages – Suzette Perez (Board)

2 – 4 – Pilot Parallel Flourishing Borders & Frames – Dyuti Gayatri (Langley)

2:30 – 4:30 – Modern Calligraphy – Dawn Reynolds  (McLean)

3 – 5 – Nib Tuning & Smoothing – Lenny Eiger (Board)

5:30 – 7 – Make a Pocket sketch Journal – Judith Dollar (McLean)

5:30 – 6:30 – Intro to Japanese Bookbinding – Alexandra Ozga (Board)

6 – 7 – Magnetic Bookmark – Jolie Tran (Langley)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

9 – 10:30 – The Analog Line – Scott Jones (Board)

9 – 12 – Calligraphic Style of Copperplate Script – Nik Pang (Langley)

9:30 – 11 – How to Make Pop Up Cards (Advanced) – Link Tong (McLean)

12 – 1:30 – Self Portraits Will Save Your Life – Tom Forsythe (McLean)

12 – 1 – Advanced Book Binding – Alexandra Ozga (Board)

2 – 3 – Intro to Block Printing: Make a Stationary Stamp – Alexandra Ozga (Board)

Workshop rooms: Langley and McLean - 2nd floor, Board - 10th floor, Junior 4 - lower level

Thursday Workshops

JOURNALING WITH IMAGINARY FRIENDS

Tom Forsythe with help you create comic characters to populate the pages of your journal.

Price

Duration

$65

Thursday, August 6 (12 - 1:30)

PILOT PARALLEL FLOURISHING BORDERS & FRAMES

Explore Pilot Parallel nibs for Flourishing Borders with instructor Dyuti Gayatri.

Price

Duration

$120

Thursday, August 6 (2 - 4pm)
Friday, August 7 (5:30 - 7:30pm)
Saturday, August 8 (2 - 4pm)

DIY MINI NOTEBOOK

Jolie Tran will help you create your very own DIY mini notebook using simple tools like paper and scissors — no machines needed.

Price

Duration

$35

Thursday, August 6 (4:30 - 5:30pm)

HOW TO MAKE POP-UP CARDS - Beginner Level

Link Tong will teach you about basic pop-up techniques. You will have chance to make your own 3-4 pop up cards.

Price

Duration

$55

Thursday, August 6 (6 - 7:30) Beginner
Sunday, August 9 (9:30 - 11am) Advanced

Friday Workshops

SCRAPBOOK JOURNALING FOR PEN & INK LOVERS

Instructor Deniz Bagdas will teach you how to create and decorate a scrapbook journal, then use your own fountain pens and inks to begin journaling.

Price

Duration

$125

Friday, August 7 (9 - 11am)
Saturday, August 8 (9 - 11am)

VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PEN THERAPY

Join illustrator and author Scott B. Jones for a lively, hands-on exploration of pen-and-ink drawing and vintage fountain pens. You will receive a signed copy of Scott's book "Vintage Fountain Pen Therapy."

Price

Duration

$60

Friday, August 7 (9 - 10:30am)

DRAW YOUR DAY THE EASY WAY

Instructor Thien-Kim Lam will help you add some pizazz to your journal by illustrating your day!

Price

Duration

$65

Friday, August 7 (10 - 11am)
Saturday, August 8 (12 - 1pm)

THE ART OF URUSHI SEMINAR

Sophia Ma will explain urushi - with over 7000-8000 years of history, the world of urushi is invariably deep and complex, and has been developed into an important traditional craft that is still used today.

Price

Duration

$5

Friday, August 7 (11 - 1pm)

EXPLORE CREATIVE JOURNALING

Tom Forsythe Instructor. Get over your fear of the blank page and get using those pens, notebooks, art supplies, stickers, and washi in fun and creative ways. Great for beginners and avid journalers looking for a new perspective.

Price

Duration

$65

Friday, August 7 (12 - 1:30pm)

INTRODUCTION TO ITALIC CALLIGRAPHY

Join Nikola Pang in learning the beautiful, classical, forms of Italic script.

Price

Duration

$80

Friday, August 7 (12 - 3pm)

COLLAGE JOURNALING AND TUNNEL PAGES

This workshop is open to beginners and experienced collagers/journalers both, It is for those who want to learn about Collage journaling and tunnel pages with instructor Suzette Perez.

Price

Duration

$85

Friday, August 7 (12 - 2pm)
Saturday, August 8 (12 - 2pm)

MODERN CALLIGRAPHY 101 - POINTED PEN LOVE

Learn Modern pointed pen calligraphy with instructor Dawn Reynolds.

Price

Duration

$150

Friday, August 7 (2:30 - 4:30pm)
Saturday, August 8 (2:30 - 4:30pm)

NIB TUNING & SMOOTHING: MAKE EVERY PEN WRITE LIKE A DREAM

Lenny Eiger will teach you how to adjust your pen to be scratch-free, with a perfect flow, and buttery smooth (or as smooth as you like).

Price

Duration

$99

Friday, August 7 (3 - 5pm)
Saturday, August 8 (3 - 5pm)

MAD SCIENTIST INK MIXING

Thien-Kim Lam Instructor. Ink Mixing exploring CMYK color theory using fountain pen inks and shimmer additives.

Price

Duration

$85

Friday, August 7 (4 - 5pm)

MAKE A POCKET SKETCH JOURNAL & GET STARTED FILLING IT

Judith Dollar instructor. From one piece of premium paper, you'll fold and customize your own pocket-sized journal for ink swatching, journaling, urban sketches, and collecting pen show ephemera.

Price

Duration

$60

Friday, August 7 (5:30 - 7pm)
Saturday, August 8 (5:30 - 7pm)

PILOT PARALLEL FLOURSHING BORDERS & FRAMES

Dyuti Gayatri instructor. This introductory workshop invites participants to explore Pilot Parallel nibs for Flourishing Borders.

Price

Duration

$120

Thursday, August 6 (2 - 4pm)
Friday, August 7 (5:30-7:30pm)
Saturday, August 8 (2 - 4pm)

THE ART OF WAX SEALING

Deniz Bagdas instructor. Explore the art of wax sealing through a hands on experience focused on texture, detail, and impression. You will learn how to work with wax, experiment with color, and create seals that feel both intentional and unique. You will leave with your own creations and inspiration to continue.

Price

Duration

$110

Friday, August 7 (6 - 7:30pm)

Saturday Workshops

SCRAPBOOK JOURNALING FOR PEN & INK LOVERS

Deniz Bagdas instructor. You will learn how to create and decorate a scrapbook journal, then use your own fountain pens and inks to begin journaling.

Price

Duration

$125

Friday, August 7 (9 - 11am)
Saturday, August 8 (9 - 11am)

MAKI-E WORKSHOP

Sophia Ma instructor. Learn about urushi and make Hira Maki-e on urushi plate (black plate).

Price

Duration

$320

Saturday, August 8 (9 -11am)

READ MORE! CREATIVE READING JOURNAL EXPLORATION

Thien-Kim Lam instructor. Different journaling approaches that will make you excited to read more and get more out of your books and
receive a mini kit and a Creating Reading Journal guide.

Price

Duration

$65

Saturday, August 8 (10 - 11am)

GET LOST IN YOUR CREATIVE JOURNALING

Join Tom of Sugar Turtle Studio for a quirky, messy, informative journey into the world of Creative Journaling.

Price

Duration

$65

Saturday, August 8 (12 - 1:30pm)

DRAW YOUR DAY THE EASY WAY

Thien-Kim Lam instructor. Add some pizazz to your journal by illustrating your day.

Price

Duration

$65

Friday, August 7 (10 - 11am)
Saturday, August 8 (12 - 1pm)

COLLAGE JOURNALING & TUNNEL PAGES

Suzette Perez instructor. This workshop is open to beginners and experienced collagers/journalers both, It is for those who want to learn about

Price

Duration

$85

Friday, August 7 (12 - 2pm)
Saturday, August 8 (12 - 2pm)

PILOT PARALLEL FLOURISHING BORDERS & FRAMES

Dyuti Gayatri instructor. Explore Pilot Parallel nibs for Flourishing Borders

Price

Duration

$120

Thursday, August 6 (2 - 4pm)
Friday, August 7 (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
Saturday, August 8 (2 - 4pm)

MODERN CALLIGRAPHY 101 - POINTED PEN LOVE

Learn Modern pointed pen calligraphy with instructor Dawn Reynolds.

Price

Duration

$150

Friday, August 7 (2:30 - 4:30)
Saturday, August 8 (2:30 - 4:30pm)

NIB TUNING & SMOOTHING: MAKE EVERY PEN WRITE LIKE A DREAM

Lenny Eiger instructor. This course will teach you how to adjust your pen to be scratch-free, with a perfect flow, and buttery smooth (or as smooth as you like).

Price

Duration

$99

Friday, August 7 (3 - 5pm)
Saturday, August 8 (3 - 5pm)

MAKE A POCKET SKETCH JOURNAL & GET STARTED FILLING IT

Judith Dollar instructor. From one piece of premium paper, you'll fold and customize your own pocket-sized journal for ink swatching, journaling, urban sketches, and collecting pen show ephemera.

Price

Duration

$60

Friday, August 7 (5:30 - 7pm)
Saturday, August 8 (5:30 - 7pm)

INTRO TO JAPANESE BOOK BINDING

Alexandra Ozga instructor. Learn the fundamentals of traditional Japanese stab binding to create your own hand-stitched notebook.

Price

Duration

$60

Saturday, August 8 (5:30 - 6:30)

MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS

Jolie Tran instructor. Hands-on workshop where you’ll design, cut, and assemble your very own magnetic bookmark.

Price

Duration

$35

Saturday, August 8 (6 - 7pm)

Sunday Workshops

THE ANALOG LINE

Creative session on pen-and-ink drawing using vintage flexible-nib fountain pens. You receive a copy of "The Analog Line."

Price

Duration

$60

Sunday, August 9 (9 - 10:30am)

CALLIGRAPHIC STYLE OF COPPERPLATE SCRIPT

Learn the beautiful calligraphic style of copperplate script with instructor Nik Pang.

Price

Duration

$80

Sunday, August 9 (9 - 12pm)

HOW TO MAKE POP-UP CARDS - Advanced Level

Link Tong instructor. Learn about basic pop-up techniques. You will have chance to make your own 2-3 pop up cards.

Price

Duration

$55

Thursday, August 6 (6 - 7:30pm) Beginner
Sunday, August 9 (9:30 - 11am) Advanced

SELF-PORTRAITS WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE

Tom Forsythe instructor. Combine art journaling techniques with traditional journaling techniques to search for yourselves.

Price

Duration

$65

Sunday, August 9 (12 - 1:30pm)

ADVANCED BOOK BINDING

Alexandra Ozga instructor. Learn the fundamentals of traditional Japanese stab binding.

Price

Duration

$60

Sunday, August 9 (12 - 1pm)

INTO BLOCK PRINTING: MAKE A STATIONARY STAMP

Alexandra Ozga instructor. Design and carve their own custom rubber stamp using traditional relief carving printmaking lino techniques.

Price

Duration

$80

Sunday, August 9 (2 - 3pm)

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