Friday, October 16th
Showroom open 1PM-7PM, with extended shopping hours for weekend pass holders
*** We will have free demonstrations in the show space- Including-washi storage, pen and paper testing , various ink swatching methods and samples of sticker and planner set ups. These will be interactive showcases from vendors.
1:00 | Find your Style- Ink swatching with Olive Octopus
2:15 | Notebook Systems with Joe Crace
Join Joe Crace from the Gentleman Stationer in this free event for an overview of different notebook systems, including those from Traveler's Company, Lochby, Midori, Roterfaden, and many more! Joe will have samples available to handle in person and will be available to answer questions. Due to the number of options available in today's market, choosing a notebook system can feel intimidating, but it's all about matching the system to your needs. Joe will also be bringing a limited selection of organizers and notebook covers for purchase. Located in the classroom - Limited seating
3:30 | Carve your own rubber stamps
Hosted by Ana Reinert of The Well Appointed Desk
Using simple tools, I will walk you through the process of making and carving your own rubber stamps from readily available materials like erasers and other cutting materials.
What’s Included:
Carving tool, assorted package of blades, and cutting materials. Paper, pencils and stamp ink pads will be available for use in class. (Retail value: over $25)
What's needed:
Any simple black and white design, preferably line art or solid shapes, approximately 1-2" in size that you might want to carve. Additional sample images will be provided if you are stumped what to carve. Also, please bring a notebook to use to swap stamps with other attendees.
90-minute workshop in the classroom
Fee: $60 (Class size limit: 12) | Sign up here
5:30 | Advancing Your Stationery Hobby With Typewriters with Derek DeWeese
Join Youtuber Derek DeWeese as he talks about how he has added typewriters into his stationery hobby. He will have a variety of typewriters on hand for people to be able to try on various papers as he talks about how he integrates the user of typing in his journaling, ink swatching and letter writing. No need to bring a typewriter, but if you have one you want to use, feel free to bring it along for the fun.
6:30 - Hang out and enjoy time with pen friends
Saturday, October 17th
Showroom open 9:30AM-5:30PM, with extended shopping hours for weekend pass holders
10:00 | Journaling for Your Mental Health with Lisa Vanness
Free seminar in the classroom
We will cover general concepts and encourage you to bring your favorite journal so we can share ideas together.
11:15 | Washi and sticker ideas with Kaleidocraft
Free Demo in the ballroom
12:00 | Journaling for Your Mental Health with Lisa Vanness (EXTRA CLASS ADDED)
Free seminar in the classroom
We will cover general concepts and encourage you to bring your favorite journal so we can share ideas together.
1:00 | Notebook systems with Joe Crace
Free Demo in the Ballroom
2:15 | Ink Pony Club
Free Demo in the ball room
Take a break and visit the Ink Pony Club Lounge to paint with fountain pen ink. See inks in a whole new way as the colors come alive when mixed with water to paint.
Everyone can color-no painting experience required! Water brushes, ink, and designs to paint (including ink ponies!) will be provided.
2-3 hour come-and-go session (all materials will be provided)
3:30 | Create your own mini junk journal
Hosted by Ana Reinert of The Well Appointed Desk
Using a variety of scrap papers (found and sourced) and paperboard boxes for the covers, I will show you how to make a small 3.5” x 5” junk journal perfect for collecting ephemera and memories from a trip, project, book or anything else. We will bind them together using staples or stitching so you will learn a bit about bookbinding while making your very own junk journal. All the techniques can be applied to any size notebook so you will learn skills you can use in the future.
Class fee includes use of materials listed below and attendees will be able to take home at least one 3.5” x 5” junk journal.
What’s included:
Selection of plain and printed papers to build your notebook
Selection of recycled box material to make your cover
Metal straight edge/rule
Cutting mats and craft knives
Binding materials
What's needed:
Feel free to bring your own bits of scrap paper (at least 5” x 7” in size) as well as any ephemera, stickers, washi tape or scraps you might like to add to your junk journal. Extra materials are not required but will help make your journal uniquely you.
90-minute workshop
Fee: $50 (class size limit: 20) | Sign up here
6:00 | Roll With It: A Washi Swap & Swatch Social- Sponsored by Kaleidocraftprints
Sunday, October 18th
Showroom open 9:30AM-3:30PM, with extended shopping hours for weekend pass holders
10:30 | Gamify Your Life Planning System
Hosted by Ana Reinert of The Well Appointed Desk
Make planning, journaling and getting sh*t done a game! Using techniques collected from RPG games, video games and the world of fantasy and sci-fi, you can turn your day-to-day activities into a loot-acquiring missions and side quests. We will build a D&D/video game character sheet with your goals and regular activities and combine it with a dice casting method to add a bit of fun and chance to your day-to-day life. Accomplish goals and get loot!
What’s Included:
Includes 2 sticker sheets, zine and a set of dice for your gamification. (Retail value: $20)
What's needed:
Bring your current journal and/or planner or a new notebook to start Gamifying your Life. Pens, stickers, washi and assorted ephemera also welcome.
1-hour workshop
FEE: $35 (Class size limit: 20) | Sign up here
11:30 | Gratitude Journaling with Lisa Vanness
Free seminar in the class room
