Fountain Pen Basics by Lisa Vanness - Continuous seminar introduction on the use of fountain pens for newbies.
Friday and Saturday 11:00am - Simple Journaling
Lisa will go over common types of journaling, prompts, and approaches. We will discuss notebook styles, paper designs, and thought processes for various journaling techniques. We ask that you bring your favorite pen and paper.
Saturday 2:00pm - Bert Anderson, owner of Anderillium Inks, will present "The History of Ink".
What does a Mexican beetle have to do with the American Revolution? How did teachers grade homework in ancient Egypt? Which colors carried the death penalty for use in ancient Greece? How can you be killed by wallpaper? Colors have carried importance for us since the dawn of time, come learn a few ways humanity has used colors in the past. Ink maker Bert Anderson will go over a brief history of the uses of dyes and pigments around the world, including some unexpected and intriguing examples. A half hour presentation with a Q&A session following.