Presenter Nikola Pang

Duration: 3 hrs

Cost: $80 (includes materials)

Capacity: 15 participants

Day/Time: Friday, March 27th - 1pm-4pm

Join me in learning the beautiful, classical, forms of Italic script! Cancelleresca, or Chancery hand, came about from a marriage of humanist and Roman forms and really hit its stride during the period we know as the Italian Renaissance. These scripts were so popular in their multitude of variations that they quickly became adopted by both the church and became adopted throughout the old world as a standard. This widespread use lead the slanted, broad pen, script to such renown that, even today, we still call many small broad nibs "italic". Classically beautiful, flowing, very nearly ideal in readability and highly refined through the ages it's no wonder that Italic is still considered by a large number of calligraphers and typographers to be a "perfect script".  

In this course we will focus on the history, forms, and execution of creating classic (and perhaps a few contemporary) Italic hands. 

The course includes all materials and handouts. If you wish to bring your own tools feel free. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own ruler and mechanical pencil if possible. Hope to see you there!

Venmo: @Nikola-Pang

Paypal: hockilla2@gmail.com

Zelle: hockilla2@gmail.com

Please include your name and “Atlanta Italic”

See Nikola Pangs work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entropyink/

Make a Pocket Sketch Journal

Judith Dollar

Duration: 90 minutes

Capacity: 20 participants

Cost: $58 - Materials are provided

In this fun, hands-on workshop you’ll craft a custom Pocket Sketch Journal AND learn how to fill it with sketches, ephemera and journaling to capture memories and moments that matter. Once filled, your pocket-journal transforms into a quirky visual diary that’s as unique as you are.

What You’ll Make:

Starting with just one piece of premium paper, you’ll fold and create a clever pocket-journal that’s both pocket-sized and features pockets inside and out—perfect for tucking away treasured ephemera. You’ll then add a Z-fold insert for extra creative space. Bonus extras will keep you inspired once you leave the class.

What You’ll Learn:

How to craft your own pocket sketch journal. After crafting your journal, Judith will provide a brief introduction to Urban Sketching, sharing creative techniques and approachable methods for filling your pages—even if you’re a complete beginner! You’ll discover how to capture your experiences, observations, and everyday moments in ways that feel natural and enjoyable.

Why You’ll Love This Workshop:

• Hands-on and creative – You’ll leave with a finished journal ready to use.
• Beginner-friendly – No prior sketching or bookbinding experience needed.
• Practical & portable – Your pocket-sized journal is perfect for travel and daily adventures.

Perfect For:

• Travelers looking for the ideal compact journal.
• Anyone who loves collecting ephemera, sketches, and memories.
• Sketchers of all levels seeking a creative, portable format.
• Journal lovers who want something truly unique.

Materials will be provided for creating your Pocket Sketch Journal plus a few bonus extras. 

Use your own art supplies to fill with sketches & journaling.

Parents attending with a child must also have a ticket.

Find Judith on Instagram here: @TX_sketcher

Artist Bio

Judith Dollar is a Houston-based graphic designer, world traveler, and devoted sketchbook artist. Since discovering Urban Sketchers in 2010, she has filled more than 100 sketchbooks by saying “yes” to unexpected stories—sketching a roaring drag race, drawing a chef breaking down a 250-pound tuna, and chasing moments she might once have skipped. She is a founding member of Urban Sketchers Houston. Her work has appeared in On the Spot and Uppercase magazines, The Urban Sketching Handbook: Spotlight on Nature, and other international publications.

Register Here: Friday Make Sketch Journal Workshop

Presenter: Jeanne Florini of Jeanne’s Ohana Designs

Day/Time: Saturday, March 28th - 9am-10am

Duration: 1 hour

Capacity: 15 participants

Cost: $35

“We write to discover the layers that reside below the surface of our ordinary day.” — Kay Adams

“Art opens the closets, airs out the cellars and attics. It brings healing.” — Julia Cameron

In this hands-on session, Jeanne explores both the art and the science of journaling. You’ll learn how handwriting, letter writing, and creative journaling can support mental and physical wellbeing, discover unique journaling approaches you can use at home or at work, and spend time actually writing.

Included with your fee: a curated journaling set (each one unique) with a fountain pen–friendly notebook, decorative paper, stickers, stencils, several pens, and journaling prompts. Additional stickers, paper, and writing instruments will be available during our practice time.

How to register:

– Email jflorini@icloud.com to reserve your spot (payment ahead preferred, cash accepted at the door).

– Pay in advance via Venmo: @Jeanne-Florini (last 4 digits: 8340) or PayPal: jflorini@icloud.com.

See Jeanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeannesohanadesigns/

Presenter: Scott Jones

Day/Time: Saturday, March 28th - 11am-12:30pm

Duration: 90 minutes

Capacity: 20 participants

Cost: $60 - Materials needed are provided

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. Blending storytelling, technique, and historical context, this session offers an engaging experience for pen collectors, creatives, writers, and anyone curious about expressive mark-making.

Drawing from decades of study and presentation, Scott explores the preservation of vintage writing instruments and the golden age of illustration, while reflecting on creativity, stress, and anxiety in an increasingly digital world. Participants will learn how early illustrators became some of the first “celebrity artists,” how the Ben Day process shaped mass media, and why vintage flex nibs create lines modern pens rarely replicate.

Through simple forms—circles, lines, and dots—Scott demonstrates the foundational elements of all drawing, while sharing practical insight gained from presenting at pen shows across the country. The session also focuses on building confidence, rhythm, and muscle memory, and on sustaining creative inspiration over time.

This creative, historical, and practical seminar is designed to inform and inspire.

The class fee includes a signed copy of Scott’s latest book, *Vintage Fountain Pen Therapy: Art and Absurdism From the Fountain Pen

I’ll be providing all materials for the session, including paper, ink, and a selection of vintage fountain pens from the 1920s and earlier. If attendees want to bring your own pens for note‑taking or have questions about your vintage pens, you are welcome to, but it’s completely optional. My handout and book will cover everything you need.

How to register:

– Pay in advance via Venmo: @ScottJonesNY

– Pay in advance via PayPal: @ScottJonesNY

Make a Pocket Sketch Journal

Judith Dollar

Duration: 90 minutes

Capacity: 20 participants

Cost: $58 - Materials are provided

In this fun, hands-on workshop you’ll craft a custom Pocket Sketch Journal AND learn how to fill it with sketches, ephemera and journaling to capture memories and moments that matter. Once filled, your pocket-journal transforms into a quirky visual diary that’s as unique as you are.

What You’ll Make:

Starting with just one piece of premium paper, you’ll fold and create a clever pocket-journal that’s both pocket-sized and features pockets inside and out—perfect for tucking away treasured ephemera. You’ll then add a Z-fold insert for extra creative space. Bonus extras will keep you inspired once you leave the class.

What You’ll Learn:

How to craft your own pocket sketch journal. After crafting your journal, Judith will provide a brief introduction to Urban Sketching, sharing creative techniques and approachable methods for filling your pages—even if you’re a complete beginner! You’ll discover how to capture your experiences, observations, and everyday moments in ways that feel natural and enjoyable.

Why You’ll Love This Workshop:

• Hands-on and creative – You’ll leave with a finished journal ready to use.
• Beginner-friendly – No prior sketching or bookbinding experience needed.
• Practical & portable – Your pocket-sized journal is perfect for travel and daily adventures.

Perfect For:

• Travelers looking for the ideal compact journal.
• Anyone who loves collecting ephemera, sketches, and memories.
• Sketchers of all levels seeking a creative, portable format.
• Journal lovers who want something truly unique.

Materials will be provided for creating your Pocket Sketch Journal plus a few bonus extras. 

Use your own art supplies to fill with sketches & journaling.

Parents attending with a child must also have a ticket.

Find Judith on Instagram here: @TX_sketcher

Artist Bio

Judith Dollar is a Houston-based graphic designer, world traveler, and devoted sketchbook artist. Since discovering Urban Sketchers in 2010, she has filled more than 100 sketchbooks by saying “yes” to unexpected stories—sketching a roaring drag race, drawing a chef breaking down a 250-pound tuna, and chasing moments she might once have skipped. She is a founding member of Urban Sketchers Houston. Her work has appeared in On the Spot and Uppercase magazines, The Urban Sketching Handbook: Spotlight on Nature, and other international publications.

Register Here: Saturday Make Sketch Journal Workshop

Presenter: Nikola Pang

Day/Time: Sunday, March 29th - 9AM-12PM

Duration: 3 hours

Capacity: 15 participants

Cost: $80 - includes all the tools (nibs, holders, papers, handouts)

Come learn the beautiful calligraphic style of copperplate script! Copperplate calligraphy, also known as roundhand, engrosser's, and engraver's script, is considered by most to be the mother of all pointed pen hands. It still stands as one of the most recognizable and highly demanded design elements in pointed pen calligraphic works. In this course we will go over a concise version of its history and learn to use dip pens in order to form the basic strokes of its construction. This course is geared towards beginners but those with more experience may attend it as a refresher course and I do my best to teach to the level of each individual in the second half of the course (plus it's always nice to have experienced attendees help). Attendees are welcome to bring their own supplies for use if they wish. I also encourage attendees to bring a pencil and ruler with them.

Venmo: @Nikola-Pang

Paypal: hockilla2@gmail.com

Zelle: hockilla2@gmail.com

Please include your name and “Atlanta Copperplate”.

See Nikola Pangs work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entropyink/

Presenter: Joshua Lax, J.J. Lax Pen Co.

Day/Time: Sunday, March 29th - Time 8am - 10:30am

Duration: 2 1/2 hours

Capacity: 20 participants

Cost: $80 (includes Pens, Jeweler's Loupe, Micromesh sticks, Lapping films, Sandpaper Brass shims)

If you’ve ever wanted to make your fountain pen write smoother, wetter, or more responsive, this class is for you. You’ll learn how to identify common nib issues, what good alignment and flow look like, and how a few careful steps can transform a nib. Whether you’re new to fountain pens or have been collecting for years, this workshop will deepen your understanding of the craft behind a well-tuned nib and give you the confidence to start exploring it on your own.

All tools and materials will be provided. This is a hands-on class that will teach you techniques and best practices for fixing tine alignment, adjusting flow, removing sharp edges, addressing wear in used nibs, and the proper use of various tools and supplies. 

Please register for the class using the form located HERE

You do not have a confirmed seat until the registration fee is paid. The registration fee is nonrefundable.

See Joshuas work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjlaxpenco/