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Pen and Ink Workshop

  • The Shed event space 3703 Southeast Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard Portland, OR, 97202 United States (map)

Want to create art with pointed pen and ink?

Please note that the start time for this workshop has changed to 11:30 AM.

Expand your drawing or calligraphy practice in this supportive, in-person workshop. This workshop is great for those looking to try using liquid ink for calligraphy, lettering art, line drawings, or comics.


In this workshop, you will learn:

  1. How to use a pointed pen holder, nib, and ink;

  2. How to create different kinds of calligraphy or drawing marks with these tools;

  3. Properties of different types of ink and how to select one that is right for your needs.

We will also have an opportunity to sample different kinds of ink, including:

  • Sumi ink

  • India ink (waterproof)

  • Oak Gall ink, Walnut ink, and Oregon Grape ink that I made myself from plant materials I harvested around the Portland region (read about my ink-making process here)

  • Bonus: Fintec gold watercolor paint, applied to the nib in lieu of ink!

All skill levels welcome!


All supplies you will need are included with your ticket, including these which you will take home with you:

  • Pointed pen nib holder

  • G-type flexible nib

  • Black ink compatible with pointed pen

  • Smooth paper compatible with pointed pen and ink

Cost: $75 (including supplies)

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