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 below.
Room assignments and locations will be published later.
Thursday Workshops
THE ANALOG LINE: A JOURNEY THROUGH PEN & INK, VINTAGE FLEX, AND CREATIVE PRACTICE
Join Scott B. Jones for a lively, hands-on exploration of pen-and-ink drawing, vintage fountain pens, and the living history of the analog line. You will receive a handout and a signed copy of Scott's latest book.
Price
Duration
$60
Thursday, August 6 (9 - 11am)
Friday, August 7 (9 - 11am)
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
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)
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)
Friday Workshops
SHEAFFER SNORKELS FROM THE OUTSIDE ON IN – LITE
edition: Demonstration and discussion
Instructor Nick Mastricola will explain the Snorkel's filling system, its unique anatomy that makes the filling system operate, how it relates to other pens in the Sheaffer line up from the same era, and a full demonstration of the Snorkel filling system.
Price
Duration
$40
Friday, August 7 (9 - 10am)
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)
THE ANALOG LINE: A JOURNEY THROUGH PEN & INK, VINTAGE FLEX, AND CREATIVE PRACTICE
Join illustrator and author Scott B. Jones for a lively, hands-on exploration of pen-and-ink drawing, vintage fountain pens, and the living history of the analog line. You will receive a handout and a signed copy of Scott's latest book.
Price
Duration
$60
Thursday, August 6 (9 - 11am)
Friday, August 7 (9 - 11am)
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
$58
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)
Sunday, August 9 (1 - 2pm)
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
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
$58
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
SHEAFFER SNORKELS FROM THE OUTSIDE ON IN - FULL EDITION: A HANDS-ON REPAIR EXPERIENCE
Nick Mastricola instructor. Each participant will receive a pen (you may also bring your own pen) and necessary supplies (sacs, seals, tools, etc.) to complete the Snorkel restoration.
Price
Duration
$190
Sunday, August 9 (9 - 12pm)
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)
READ MORE! CREATIVE READING JOURNAL EXPLORATION
Thien-Kim Lam. Exploration into more creative reading journals.
Price
Duration
$65
Saturday, August 8 (10 - 11am)
Sunday, August 9 (1 - 2pm)
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)