The SF Pen Show for 2024 has an amazing roster of classes and workshops. Some will even be taught by me! If you missed our previous post about class opportunities at the DC Supershow for 2024, check out this post.
The Secrets of the Ink Collector: Swatch & Catalog Your Collection
In SF, I will be teaching a class “Secrets from the Ink Collector” in a two-hour session where I will share techniques I use for cataloging and swatching inks. I will demonstrate swatching techniques, methods for organizing and inventorying your ink collection and even some fun ways to choose an ink for your next fill-up.
Class participants will get to try out some tools and techniques for starting their own swatching collection. Class fee for SF includes a mini ink swatching kit. No additional materials are needed for the class but feel free to bring a notebook, recent ink acquisitions, and ink samples.
This class will be a two hour, hands-on session. Be prepared to get inky.
Sign-up for the SF PEN SHOW Secrets from the Ink Collector
- Friday, August 23, 2024
- 11am-1pm
- $60 class fee
- 25 student max
SIGILS Make Magic with Pens & Ink
In SF, I will also be teaching a class showing you how to make magic using pens and ink. I’ll discuss the ancient technique of sigil making and help you in creating your own sigil, a symbol imbued with intent and meaning to help you manifest your goals.
I will discuss the process of making a magical symbol, how to use color correspondences to strengthen your intention and what you can do with your sigil creations.
We will walk through the process of making your very own sigil so bring paper and a pen (or multiple pens) to the class (no additional materials are required.)
Sign-up for the SF PEN SHOW SIGILS: Make Magic with Pens & Ink
- Sunday, August 25, 2024
- 11:30am-1:30pm
- $50 class fee
- 35 student max
Fountain Pens for Lefties: What every left-handed person needs to know about fountain pens.
- Seminar time TBD: Stay tuned!
- Free
And I’m not the only one teaching some cool classes, my pal Julia will be teaching a couple classes as well.
Inkwash Workshop: Painting with Ink
This one is for the ink-lovers! Learn brush and ink techniques to explore the depth and range of your favorite inks.
Students will practice brush handling, experiment with water and paper, and create an art piece in this hands-on workshop.
Bring an object for still life, or paint from memory and imagination. Materials included in class fee.
To sign up, visit Julia’s Artwork Atrium site.
Method to Madness: Creating personal systems with all our fun stuff
Do you have stationery or art supply items that are waiting for their own special purpose?
Do you have a purpose in mind but have yet to find the right supplies for expression?
Do you flip between digital and analog throughout the day?
Join artist and web developer Julia van der Wyk as we match up methodologies and systems with our beloved stationery and art supplies. Our daily routines can be structured or fluid, and either way have great opportunities for enjoyment of stationery, pens and ink. We’ll talk about what we do, what we’d like to do, and finding a routine that sticks.
Bring your favored stationery or art supplies, questions, and conundrums!
To sign up, visit Julia’s Artwork Atrium site.
There are lots of other classes and workshops coming for SF so check out the SF Pen Show site to get all the info. In the meantime, don’t wait! Sign up for these sessions now so you don’t miss out!