Most seminars are free with admission but some require a fee. Those with a fee are indicated in the schedule below and have information on how to preregister if required and pay up front. All workshops are 50 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
SCHEDULE OF SEMINARS AND EVENTS
Friday, March 21
Show Hours 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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ROOM 1:
1100am-1200
JIM HINZE
Custom Pen Turning
ONE HOUR free
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200PM-345
KATE EDWARDS
Intro to Modern Calligraphy
Join local calligrapher, Kate Edwards of
Quill and Curl Calligraphy, at the 42nd
Annual Arkansas Pen Show to learn
the basics of modern calligraphy! In
this two hour class you’ll learn about
the supplies used for pointed pen
calligraphy, how to hold a pen holder,
letterforms and how they’re assembled,
and troubleshooting tips and tricks.
You’ll walk away with the ability to get
ink flowing from nib to paper and all the
tools needed to practice and develop
your calligraphy skills. The class
registration fee includes a supply kit
that is yours to keep. Lefties welcome!
Registration fee: $75 - due at the
beginning of class. Cash, Venmo, or
Cashapp accepted
What's included:
• 2 hours of instruction
• Class packet containing upper
and lowercase exemplars,
practice sheets, practice words,
and an abundance of tips, tricks,
and resources
• 2-in-1 pen holder
• 3 nibs
• Inkwell and ink
• Practice paper
About the teacher:
Kate Edwards is a Little Rock native
with over 7 years of professional
calligraphy experience. She has a
passion for pointed pen, both
traditional and modern scripts, and
loves sharing this passion with others.
She specializes in calligraphy for
weddings, custom keepsakes, and live
calligraphy/engraving events. She has
been a member of the International
Association of Master Penmen,
Engrossers, and Teachers of
Handwriting (IAMPETH) since 2019.
1hr45min $75 matl inc
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430PM-530
RUTH CZIRR JOURNALING
Write With Ruth: Quick Journaling Tricks
Jump-start your experience of your brain on ink, or revitalize your practice. Your work is private, and what you can do may surprise you. This hour will fly by! (Arrive early to get set up - and we can linger after 5:30 for Q&A.)
$10 fee covers a buffet of worksheets, papers, and colored pens - plus an extensive set of Resources - plus free admission to a Zoom journaling event of your choice after the Show.
Register at https://www.writewithruth.org/book-online
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ROOM 2:
1230PM-145
LISA VANNESS
Ink & Paper: A Deep Dive Into
Properties and
Combinations for Every
Day Writing
Are you a fan of Sheen and Shimmer? Do you struggle with finding the right journal or notebook for your favorite Inks?
This class will include 4 types of fountain pen friendly paper and samples of several ink types to test out.
Bring your favorite notebook and pens!
Please email vannessonline@gmail.com if you prefer to pay in person at the show
Limit 30 people.
75 minutes $35
330PM-430
Happiness Handmade, LLC
DANIELLE KINDSFATER
https://daniellekindsfater.com/
happy4handcrafted@gmail.com
Bullet Points to a Balanced Life: An Introduction to Bullet Journaling
Have you ever wondered, “why all the hype about Bullet Journaling”? Come explore this flexible and customizable method to streamline tasks, track goals, and unleash creativity. Learn the basics so you can design a system that fits your lifestyle, keeps you organized, and helps you accomplish your goals.
PROJECTOR/SCREEN
ONE HOUR free
Saturday, March 22
Show Hours 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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ROOM 1:
900AM-1000
KEN LESLIE
Veteran’s Pen Turning Program
Web Link
ONE HOUR free
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1100 AM-1200
LISA VANNESS
Fountain Pen Basics
This Basics class will include an overview of
all pen parts and We will learn care and
maintenance on modern filing systems.
Included in the cost are a fountain pen and
cartridge. To gain a better understanding, please bring a small cup of water and any pen you wish to examine.
60min $15 includes pen
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1230PM-200
JUDITH DOLLAR
Pocket Sketchbook
Join us Saturday afternoon at the Arkansas Pen Show for this fun, hands-on workshop. You’ll fold and customize your own pocket-sized sketch journal for ink swatching, journaling, urban sketches, collecting pen show ephemera. From one piece of premium paper you’ll fold a pocket-journal, which is both pocket-sized and has pockets inside and out. Then you’ll customize it with an accordion-fold page inserts, note cards & more. A brief introduction to Urban Sketching will provide you with creative ways to fill your journal, even for beginner sketchers. The size makes it easy to keep on-hand to fill throughout your day.. Once filled, your pocket-journal will turn into a quirky visual diary unique to you. Plus being a great souvenir of the Arkansas Pen Show. Materials will be provided for creating & customizing your pocket journal. Basic sketching supplies will be available for use in the classroom, or bring your own. Recommended: basic watercolor palette, waterbrush, pencil, PEN (waterproof ink), colored pencils and/or markers, (you do not need a lot of supplies, remember keep it portable)
You must have a Arkansas Pen Show 2025 ticket to attend this workshop.
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Class size: max 24 attendees
Find Judith on Instagram @tx_sketcher
90min $50
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300PM-400
LISA VANNESS & MIKE
BYLER
Modern & Vintage Pen
Filling Systems or ARE
YOU READY TO LEARN
ABOUT VINTAGE PENS?
This class would include touching- testing and
using the various filing systems and it will also
include a discussion on why not every nib works in every situation ( vintage flex for example).
Mike has pens taken apart so that the insides are viewable and can be more easily understood. Lisa will have a few modern pens apart as well and tools for the intermediate user when performing maintenance.
Limit 30 people, free
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ROOM 2:
1000AM-1100
KENNETH WILLIAMS/ Central Arkansas Urban Sketchers
On Facebook
“trends in use of pens
and inks in line & wash
sketches” PROJECTOR/
SCREEN
ONE HOUR free
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1130AM-1230
KERRY KEMP
On Instagram
On Facebook
Getting Started with Calligraphy
Are you thinking about learning calligraphy?
Wondering which style goes with which type of pen or brush? This is a quick introduction to the main categories and tools for handlettering.
Bring tools for discussion. There will be some items for show-and-tell and some to try.
ONE HOUR free
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200PM-300
FERNANDO PADILLA
Basic Pen Repair
Ark Pen Club’s own pen guru will discuss pen repair and troubleshooting.
ONE HOUR free
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400pm-500
RICK BECKHAM
Pen Turning with Kits
Discussion on the materials, tools, and
techniques for turning a kit pen.
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700PM
Sunday, March 23
Show Hours 9:00 am - 4 pm
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ROOM 1:
1030AM-1130
SHAWN NEWTON
"Making a Custom Pen"
How a custom pen is made, from our first
conversation, to the final polish, and shipping to your door.
Bring your most fantastical custom pen ideas, let's make some drawings, and see if they're possible.
Learn why everything starts with the nib and barrel threads, and goes from there.
Limit 15-20 people
ONE HOUR, free
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200PM-300
NICOLE SMITH
Turn Ink Swatching Into Works of Art!
Come experience some artistic ways to swatch inks and make interesting, unique, and beautiful pieces of art at the same time. Templates will be provided for those that need some guidance.
Bring inks and let’s have fun!
No charge.
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ROOM 2:
1230PM-115
ELYCE LONGAZELLE &
BOB DUPRAS
Magic of Resin Casting
magic of resin casting.
Stop by and see how
resin casters work their
magic to create artisan
pen blanks. We will
explore our own
experiences with resin
casting, how we approach
color, and how the caster
adds their own unique
style which adds
personality to pen blanks
your favorite pen markers
use. This will be a demo
only. No materials will be
required.
45minutes free
Show Information: Contact Tim Joiner, 501-350-1174