Workshops

Sponsored by Sheaffer

Join us for a delightful and creative experience in the Coffee Journaling Workshop with Mareike Mert, better known as @me_and_my_happydesk on Instagram. This unique workshop combines the joy of journaling with the comforting ritual of coffee, offering a perfect blend of creativity and relaxation. During this hands-on session, participants will dive into the art of coffee journaling, exploring how to capture moments, memories, and reflections with both ink and brew.

In the workshop, we’ll also discuss how you can establish a coffee journaling habit or project, making it a perfect way to get to know the cafés in your hometown and document your experiences with each visit. As part of this experience, each participant will receive a coffee of their choice from the Van der Valk Hotel, setting the perfect ambiance for a cozy, mindful journaling session.

To enhance your journaling experience, you’ll also receive the Sheaffer VFM Coffee Edition fountain pen—specially designed for this workshop. With its smooth writing flow, this fountain pen will help you bring your creative thoughts to life, making it an ideal companion for your coffee journaling practice.

We’re also excited to have the support of @kolourcafe, who will be sponsoring stickers for the workshop, and @journal_this, who will be providing washi tape. These thoughtful additions will help make your coffee journaling even more fun and creative!

Whether you’re new to journaling or an experienced writer, this workshop offers the opportunity to connect with others, learn new techniques, and find inspiration in the simple joys of life. So grab a cup of coffee, your Sheaffer VFM fountain pen, and join us for a memorable journey of self-expression and creativity!

Attendess will receive the following items:

• Sheaffer VFM Coffee Edition fountain pen

• Traveler’s Company Short Trip Refill

• Washitape and stickers

• Cup of Coffee

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 10:30h – 11:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Sailor   

Discover the world of Fude nibs together with Janine Scribbles! During this workshop, Janine will tell you about the Fude nib and help you experience the nib for your own handwriting, or to try new styles.

“Fude’’ means ‘’brush’’ in Japanese. These are specialized nibs bent at the tip to create an upturned writing area, to mimic the effect of a brush for fountain pens. It is used both for writing and drawing. Janine will help you use the fude nib for writing during this workshop.

Janine’s goal for the event is to share in the practice and to have each attendee walk away with an experience of the Fude nib. With her enthusiasm for the Fude nib you will risk being convinced that this is the most fun nib in the world!

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Sailor Fude de Mannen fountain pen for writing or drawing

• Rhodia notepad

You can also have a chance to win a Leonardo Momento Zero fountain pen with a Fude nib (value €245) in a raffle for those who participate.

The event will be held in Dutch and English on Saturday June 6, at 12:00h – 13:00h and Sunday June 7, at 12:00h – 13:00h. The cost for this activity is €65 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th, 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 2x 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Otto Hutt and Dingbats

Join Susanne (@girl_ink_and_tea), a talented artist and passionate ink enthusiast, for a creative and relaxing workshop dedicated to Pattern Drawings with Ink. In this hands-on session, Susanne will guide you through the process of creating intricate and mesmerizing patterns using scented Otto Hutt inks and high-quality Dingbats notebooks.

During this workshop, you’ll explore the art of pattern drawing, learning techniques to build depth and texture with ink. Susanne will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the rich, aromatic Otto Hutt inks to bring your designs to life. Each ink color offers a unique fragrance, adding an extra layer of sensory experience to your artistic process. The Dingbats notebooks will be your perfect canvas, designed for smooth ink flow and precision.

Important: Participants are asked to bring an empty fountain pen to the workshop, ready to be filled with the beautiful Otto Hutt inks. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop offers a perfect opportunity to experiment with pattern design, discover the magic of ink, and create something truly unique. Connect with fellow creatives, unwind with a mindful art session, and leave with a beautiful set of hand-drawn patterns.

No prior experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm, your empty fountain pen, and Susanne will guide you through the rest! It’s time to create, experiment, and enjoy the calming art of Pattern Drawings with Ink.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Otto Hutt Scented Ink Bottle

• Dingbats Notebook

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 10:30h – 11:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Esterbrook

This workshop about travel journaling will be hosted by Mareike Mert, known as @me_and_my_happydesk on Instagram.

Mareike will share her passion for travel journaling and give you an introduction into the theme, sharing tips and tricks on how to pack your journaling essentials light for a trip, how to creatively incorporate different ephemera like postcards and photos into your journal and much more.

Together you will start the first pages of your own travel journal about your trip to Utrecht. Attendees will receive the following items:

• Esterbrook Travel Journaling Set

• Washitape and stickers

• Utrecht postcards

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 12:00h – 13:00h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Pen Dragons

Vintage fountain pen owners need to know the basics of simple repairs and continued maintenance for optimal operation of their beloved vintage fountain pens. Basic latex sac replacement on lever-filler fountain pens will be demonstrated, as well as the safe polishing of celluloid and ebonite.

During the workshop these things will be demonstrated, and you can ask all your fountain pen-related questions. The workshop is mainly about doing, so please bring a vintage celluloid lever-filler fountain pen, and Douglas Rathbun from Canada will help you determine what it needs to come back to the “land of the writing”.

The workshop is best suited for beginning to intermediate fountain pen users.

Attendees will receive a vintage fountain pen repair and maintenance supply kit compiled by Appelboom and Pen Dragons.

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 12:00h – 13:00h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Ferris Wheel Press

Naz is a journaler, snailmailer and watercolour artist who believes that every postcard deserves to be made with intention and sent with love.

In this hands-on postcard making workshop you will design your own postcard from scratch using wooden floral and butterfly stamps and a curated selection of Ferris Wheel Press inks. You will layer colours, build botanical compositions and turn a blank card into something genuinely worth sending. The stamps are all florals and butterflies, perfectly in season for June, and the inks are rich, expressive and made for exactly this kind of slow, intentional making.

Once your postcard is designed and dry, flip it over, uncap your fountain pen and write. A birthday wish, a note to a pen friend, a small hello to someone you have been meaning to reach out to. Clairefontaine is kindly sponsoring high-quality postcard and watercolour paper so you can fully enjoy the postcard making experience. Postal stamps are provided so your postcard can travel anywhere in the world the same day you make it, posted directly from the Dutch Pen Show floor.

Prefer to keep it as a memory? That is completely fine too. Some postcards are too beautiful to send.

Bring your own fountain pen for the writing side. Everything else is waiting for you.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Ferris Wheel Press Ink

• High-quality Clairefontaine Postcard

• Watercolour paper

• Postal stamps

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 13:30h – 14:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Shanghai Stationary

Join Astrid Michelson from Shanghai Stationary for a unique and inspiring creative experience in the Swatchcard revisited workshop. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore different techniques to beautifully swatch your fountainpeninks on artist-quality watercolor paper. You will use a special set of three vibrant inks from a “Shanghai Stationary DPS SE” set carefully edited from the Shanghai Stationary collection. This set is a special Dutch Pen Show Edition.

Throughout the workshop, Astrid will guide you through the process of showcasing the stunning features of the provided inks, each designed to capture the vibrant spirit of Ancient China. You’ll learn how to master the characteristics of these high-quality inks you want to show and compare, creating intricate designs and writing variations on the luxurious watercolor paper by using a glass dippen and a high-quality watercolour brush.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to the world of ink swatching, this workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to experiment with rich colors and create your own unique works of swatchart. The hot-pressed watercolor paper ensures a smooth surface, allowing the inks to flow beautifully and giving you complete control over your designs.

Astrid Michelson will guide you through the process, offering expert tips on how to master characteristics and composition, and to playfully experiment on different designs. You’ll learn the possibilities to use your creations on various occasions and experience the comforting effects of knowing more about your inks.

All materials will be provided, including a dippen made from glass, the Shanghai Stationary “DPS SE” set of three bottles ink , a high-quality brush and artistquality watercolor paper, allowing you to focus on the creative process and immerse yourself in the world of inkswatching.

No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and a willingness to explore the magic of swatching ink! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today for a fun and relaxing workshop filled with inspiration and artistic expression.

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Set of three fountain pen inks “Dynasty DPS SE”

• Artist-quality watercolorpaper

• High quality brush

• Dippen made of glass

The event will be held in Dutch (English and German on request) on Saturday June 6, at 13:30h – 14:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th, 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Appelboom

Repeated due to great success! The Fountain Pen Maintenance workshop deals with cleaning, filling and maintaining different types of fountain pens. How do you fill a piston filler to the maximum extent? How do you remove the last remnants of ink from a pen? What do you do if a pen falters? During the workshop these things will be demonstrated and you can ask all your fountain pen-related questions. The workshop is mainly about doing, so bring your fountain pen(s)!

The workshop is best suited for beginning to intermediate fountain pen users.

Attendees will receive a cleaning set compiled by Appelboom

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 13:30h – 14:30h. The cost for this activity is €45 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Kaweco

Join the inspiring workshop “Swing Up Your Handwriting” with calligraphy artist Michaela Swade (@michaela_swade) and discover how much magic you can create with your fountain pen. During this creative session, you will learn how to transform your own handwriting into beautiful mini works of art, perfect for journaling, card design, and personal projects.

Sponsored by Kaweco, participants will receive a Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen (M nib), a Kaweco Mini Converter, Kaweco Black Pearl cartridges (6 pieces), a selection of papers from Hahnemühle, and a Swade Schreibkultur goodie bag filled with an ink sample, lettering examples, and a personalized paper bag with your name beautifully handwritten.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Kaweco Sport fountain pen

• Kaweco Mini converter

• Kaweco ink cartrdiges

• Hahnemühle paper

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 15:00h – 16:00h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Jacques Herbin

Discover the art of elegant handwriting during an exclusive Copperplate Calligraphy workshop led by renowned calligrapher Ahmad Walid. In this 60-minute session, participants will learn the fundamentals of this classic script, known for its flowing lines, delicate contrasts, and timeless beauty.

Sponsored by Jacques Herbin, each participant will receive a complete calligraphy set to use during the workshop and continue practicing at home, making this a perfect introduction for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Jacques Herbin Brause Calligraphy Set that includes:

  • Calligraphy Initiation book

  • Sheet of adhesive labels

  • Pen holder

  • 5 Calligraphy nibs

  • Brush

  • Jacques Herbin Ink Bottle

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 15:00h – 16:00h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Landsiedel Fine Writing

During this exclusive and unique workshop, participants have the rare opportunity to assemble their own Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Fountain Pen from Montblanc, featuring a very special black trim finish. This detail makes the pen particularly unique, as Montblanc does not offer the 149 with black trim themselves, the components are specially plated exclusively for this event. Each attendee also receives a bottle of Montblanc ink and a notebook from De Kempen, generously sponsored by Landsiedel Fine Writing.

After carefully assembling the fountain pen under professional guidance of Michael Vondrasek, participants are given the opportunity to purchase their own handcrafted piece from Michael. Normally priced at €1200, but offered exclusively to workshop participants for a special price of €800.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Montblanc Ink Bottle

• De Kempen Notebook

• (optional) Montblanc 149 with Black trim

The event will be held in English (German on request) on Saturday June 6, at 16:30h – 17:30h. The cost for this activity is €125 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 15 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Tono & Lims

Learn Monoline Lettering techniques from Japanese artist Hideki Ayabe! In this workshop, you will learn how to write unique letters using dip pens and two colors of fountain pen ink. During this workshop, you will learn how to use dip pens, how to care for them, basic strokes, how to write letters, how to blend inks, and finally, you will be able to write phrases you like by blending two colors of ink.

This workshop is designed for beginners and no prior experience with dip pens, calligraphy or ink is required. Of course, left-handed people are also welcome!

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Original textbook and worksheets

• Personalized name card of attendee

• 2x Brause Ornament Nib 3.0mm

• 2x Pen holder

• 2x 5ml Fountain Pen Ink Sample by Tono & Lims

• Soft writing mat

• Sanzen Tomoe River A4 (for practice)

• Graphilo Paper A5 (for final work)

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 15:00h – 17:30h and Sunday June 7, at 15:00h – 17:30h. The cost for this activity is €175 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th, 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 2x 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Wancher

In this one-hour immersive workshop, you’ll step into the art of journal scrapbooking and explore different techniques, guided by Tersh of Skybambi from Malaysia.

Explore creative techniques to bring your unique style to life. From layering and adding texture to creating depth, resulting in pages that feel rich, tactile, and full of visual interest! You’ll learn how to transform simple materials into richly textured embellishments for your journaling. Explore layering techniques, material combinations, and simple ways to create structure and depth using paper and ephemera.

This session is suitable for both beginners and seasoned scrapbookers. It’s about rediscovering play, trusting your instincts, and finding beauty in the imperfect.

Craft supplies are sponsored by Cora Crea Crafts and a exclusive fountain pen by Wancher.

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Wancher fountain pen
• Cora Crea Crafts craft supplies

Nice to bring: Your favourite stamps, stickers, or any materials you’d love to add your own personal sprinkle

The event will be held in English on Saturday June 6, at 16:30h – 17:30h. The cost for this activity is €99 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Wancher

Let’s build a page together with Tercia Skybambi from Malaysia! She will be sharing her experience to help you discover the art of building a journal page from the ground up by embellishing with intention and intuition, to transform your pages into visual poetry!

This session will focus on how to begin, from deciding on the feeling and mood, to choosing a composition, and bringing together text and imagery. We will explore how to turn a page into something expressive, personal, and alive with story.

This session is suitable for both beginners and seasoned scrapbookers. It’s about rediscovering play, trusting your instincts, and finding beauty in the imperfect.

Craft supplies are sponsored by Cora Crea Crafts and a fountain pen by Wancher

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Wancher fountain pen
• Cora Crea Crafts craft supplies

Nice to bring: Your favourite stamps, stickers, or any materials you’d love to add your own personal sprinkle

The event will be held in English on Sunday June 7, at 10:30h – 11:30h. The cost for this activity is €99 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Opus 88

This new workshop about Creative Memory Keeping will be hosted by Mareike Mert, known as @me_and_my_happydesk on Instagram.

This workshop introduces the idea of creative memory keeping, a way to capture and preserve everyday moments in a personal and meaningful way, without the pressure of journaling every day.

Participants will create a journal page using photos, handwriting and ephemera, turning small memories into something you can hold onto. Like beads on a string, each page becomes part of a growing collection, a journal filled with beautiful memories.

The workshop includes a mini brush lettering introduction, hands-on guidance and the opportunity to work with Instax photos to bring your memories to life.

Together you will start the first pages of your own creative memory keeping journal.

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Opus 88 Mini Hugging Fountain pen

• Traveler’s Company Short Trip Refill

• Washitape and stickers

• Pentel brush pen

The event will be held in English on Sunday June 7, at 10:30h – 11:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Benu

A tunnel book is a small paper diorama: flat when closed, yet full of depth when opened. A miniature world that unfolds layer by layer, a story that comes to life in your hands.

Lizemijn, a calligrapher known for her work with brands like the Golden Globes, Netflix and Guerlain, will guide you through this workshop. You will work with fountain pen inks and learn how to create soft, watercolor-like color transitions. You will color a pre-designed illustration and transform it step by step into a three-dimensional tunnel book.

At the end, you will take home a unique piece of paper art: a small, mailable universe to keep or to give as a gift.

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Benu fountain pen

• Private Reserve Ink Bottle

The event will be held in Dutch on Sunday June 7, at 10:30h – 11:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Appelboom

There’s nothing like a pen that lives up to your expectations, and writes wonderfully..This seminar will teach you how to adjust your pen to be scratch-free, with a perfect flow, and buttery smooth (or as smooth as you like). The skills are easy to learn; and accessible to everyone. A little knowledge, a few tools, some practice, and you’ll be happy with every pen you own and every pen you acquire, forever more.

Topics we will discuss:

• Adjusting Flow

• Aligning Tines

• Polishing the tip

• Maintenance

Tools we will use:

• Loupes

• Feeler Gauges

• Lapping Sheets

• Brass Flossing Sheets

Attendees will receive a nib tuning set compiled by Appelboom, complete with high-quality 20x Illuminated loupe, feeler gauges for adjusting the flow, a pair of lapping sheets for smoothing and some brass floss for maintenance and initiating capillary action. It’s everything you need and more; a complete tuning and smoothing kit.

Bring any pen you want to improve; Lenny will make sure you can work safely and confidently on it. Mediums, Broads, and Stubs tend to reveal changes most clearly, but all nibs are welcome.

Turn every pen you own into something you love to write with.

The event will be held in English on Sunday June 7, at 12:00h – 13:00h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Lamy

Some letters are not meant for everyone’s eyes. Sometimes you want to write something that only one person is allowed to read.

Lizemijn, a calligrapher known for her work with brands like the Golden Globes, Netflix and Guerlain, will guide you in this workshop. You will explore the world of secret writing. You will discover different ways to encrypt messages and learn how to create a letter that remains unreadable to outsiders, yet perfectly clear to its intended recipient.

You will experiment with established techniques and creative methods to hide your words in plain sight, because what could be more special than a message meant for just one pair of eyes?

You don’t need perfect handwriting to join: anyone can learn this!

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Lamy Safari Harry Potter fountain pen set (twv €116)
• Caesar Cipher Disk

The event will be held in Dutch on Sunday June 7, at 12:00h – 13:00h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Shanghai Stationary

Discover the art of beautiful writing in the Approach to Calligraphy workshop, hosted by Astrid Michelson and sponsored by Shanghai Stationary. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your calligraphy skills, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant possibilities of calligraphy using premium tools and inks.

In this hands-on session, you will work with the TWSBI Go fountain pen with a 1.1mm stub nib, known for its smooth and precise writing experience. The focus will be on mastering the fundamentals of calligraphy, including graceful strokes and letterforms that create stunning, expressive scripts to use them more loosely and playfully.

Participants will use smooth artist-quality watercolor paper, providing a perfect surface for the flow of ink and allowing for intricate details and precision. To add richness and depth to your writing, you’ll be using the Shanghai Stationary ink “DPS SE”, which enhances the natural beauty of your calligraphy through beautiful shadings. This 30 ml bottle is a special Dutch Pen Show Edition.

Astrid Michelson will guide you through the process, offering expert tips on how to control the pen, to create different letterforms, and to experiment with color and composition. You’ll learn essential techniques and gain a deeper understanding of how calligraphy can be used as a creative and relaxing practice while having fun.

All materials will be provided, including the TWSBI Go fountain pen 1,1 mm, the Shanghai Stationary “DPS SE” and artist-quality watercolor paper, allowing you to focus entirely on your practice without any distractions.

Join us for a journey into the world of calligraphy and leave with new skills, beautiful handwritten pieces, and a deeper appreciation for the art of writing. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot for this inspiring workshop!

Attendees will receive the following items:

• 30 ml bottled fountainpen ink “DPS SE”

• TWBI Go 1.1mm fountain pen

• Hotpressed artist quality watercolor paper

The event will be held in Dutch (English and German on request) on Sunday June 7, at 13:30h – 14:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th, 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by De Kempen Notebooks

During this workshop you will experience which papers are fountain pen friendly and best for your fountain pen(s) and inks. Regular paper often absorbs too much, causing fountain pen ink to spread out into jagged lines (also known as feathering), and bleeding through to the other side of the page. Fountain pen friendly paper keeps your lines crisp and prevents your ink from bleeding to the other side of your paper. Apart from these quality aspects, that all fountain pen friendly papers have, there can be a difference in their ability to enhance the color and performance of inks, showing off ink properties such as shading, shimmer and sheen. And last but not least: person preferences concerning the texture, color, ruling, cost and available formats of fountain pen friendly paper (loose paper & notebooks) in general will play a role too, when choosing which fountain pen friendly paper will suit you best.

Throughout this workshop you will be able to experience different fountain pen friendly papers. We will explore various ways of using your fountain pens and inks. There is a table with various examples. And we will help you with relevant fountain pen friendly paper considerations for planning, a diary, creative journalling, travel journalling, morning pages, ink journalling (including swatching inks, currently inked pages and 30 days 30 inks).

All materials will be provided including a notepad with a selection of different fountain pen friendly papers, inks, tools and guide sheets for ink swatching.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• De Kempen notebook with high quality fountain pen friendly paper

• Galen Leather notebook with high quality fountain pen friendly Tomoe River paper

• A paper tasting notepad with a selection of fountain pen friendly papers

• Guide sheets for ink swatching

• Robert Oster swatch cards

• Dominant Industry “ink glass muddler”

The event will be held in Dutch (English, German, or French on request) on Sunday June 7, at 13:30h – 14:30h. The cost for this activity is €65 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Private Reserve

Your fountain pen can do more than just writing: it’s also an incredible tool for illustration! 

The Sailor Fude de Mannen is originally a fountain pen designed for Japanese calligraphy, but its distinctive bent nib also makes it exceptionally well-suited for expressive illustrations. During this workshop, you will discover why this pen is so popular among urban sketchers and learn how to get the most out of your fude pen.

In this inspiring workshop, illustrator and calligrapher André Massee – known for his work with Disney, Efteling, Red Bull, and Samsung – will teach you how to create beautiful illustrations using the Fude fountain pen.

No prior experience or drawing skills are needed.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Sailor Fude de Mannen fountain pen

• Private Reserve ink bottle

The event will be held in Dutch on Sunday June 7, at 13:30h – 14:30h. The cost for this activity is €65 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Leuchtturm1917

Ready to clear your mind and take control of your thoughts? Join Anouk Hempenius (@jouwjournal.nl) in this hands-on workshop where you’ll discover how journaling can bring peace to your mind and clarity to your life. Through the act of putting pen to paper, you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts, set goals, and create the life you want.

In this workshop, Anouk will walk you through her proven 7-step plan to set up and maintain your journal, ensuring that journaling becomes a lasting and effective practice. You’ll be guided live through the first steps, so you can get started immediately. Afterward, you’ll gain access to the accompanying online course Journal Academy, where you can explore each step further, follow the process at your own pace, and benefit from handy extras designed to enhance your journaling journey.

The workshop includes a Leuchtturm1917 notebook, the perfect foundation for your journaling practice, along with stickers by Nouk-San to add some creative flair to your pages. Plus, you’ll have access to the Online Course Journal Academy, where you can continue your journaling practice beyond the workshop.

This workshop is your chance to achieve mental clarity and lasting peace of mind through journaling. Let’s take the first step together—organize your thoughts, focus your mind, and transform your life with journaling!

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Leuchtturm1917 A5 notebook

• Stickers by Nouk-San

• Online Course Journal Academy – jouwjournal.nl

The event will be held in Dutch/English on Sunday June 7, at 15:00h – 16:00h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Pilot

Step into the elegance of 16th-century France. In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll immerse yourself in the beauty of French Roundhand, also called Ronde script. In this workshop, you’ll learn to bring a touch of Parisian charm to your letters, journals, and postcards. You will be adding effortless grace to every word you write!

Guided by Lizemijn, a calligrapher who has worked with brands like the Golden Globes, Netflix, and Guerlain, you’ll learn the secrets of this timeless script. We will focus on mastering its ornate capital letters, which give French Roundhand its signature charm.

No prior calligraphy experience is required, just a love for beautiful letters!

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Pilot fountain pen

• Pilot Iroshizuku ink bottle

• Jacques Herbin Manual for Calligraphy

The event will be held in Dutch on Sunday June 7, at 15:00h – 17:00h. The cost for this activity is €150 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Nahvalur 

In our workshop “Get Creative with Ink” we will dive together into the fascinating world of ink painting.

By writing, blotting, and painting with ink, we will unleash our creativity and create a unique piece of art. This year we will create a Love Letter.

We will be using the beautiful Diamine inks and our proud sponsor, Nahvalur, provides us with a fountain pen in the color of the show.

Let yourself be inspired by new materials and techniques and try something new!

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced participants and promises lots of fun and creative development.

Attendees will receive the following items:

• Nahvalur fountain pen

• Platinum Preppy fountain pen

• Diamine ink bottle

The event will be held in English on Sunday June 7, at 16:30h – 17:30h. The cost for this activity is €75 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 25 spots, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Pineapple Studio

Couleurs à Moi is a 45-minute hands-on workshop where you create your own personalised stamp pad by choosing your colours, layout, and stamping style.

This workshop focuses on making a tool you will genuinely use in your daily journaling and stamping. At the same time, your stamp pad becomes a oneof-a-kind personal artwork, shaped by your habits and creative choices.

No drawing skills required.


All participants will complete their stamp pad during the workshop.

Attendees will receive the following items: 

• Personalised DIY stamp pad + 1 mini stamp pad

• Stamp ( 1.5cm x 1.5cm size)

• Traveler’s notebook Passport Size Refill 003 (Blank

The event will be held in English near the Pineapple Studio table on Sunday June 7, at 12:00h – 12:45h, 13:00h – 13:45h, and 14:00h – 14:45h. The cost for this activity is €40 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 4 spots for each session, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)

Sponsored by Pineapple Studio

Step into a world of colour with Diamine Ink Studio. In this 45-minute limited-time workshop, you’ll be guided by a professional Diamine ink blender to create your very own personalised ink. More than just a bottle of ink, it’s a reflection of your story, your style, your creativity.

Meet fellow ink lovers, and share what ink means to each of you.

The event will be held in English near the Pineapple Studio table on Saturday June 6, at 11:00h – 11:45h, 12:00h – 12:45h, 14:00h – 14:45h, and 15:00h – 15:45h. The cost for this activity is €60 (incl. vat).

Ticket sale starts on Sunday March 29th , 20.00 hours. This event is limited to 4 spots for each session, so make sure you reserve your ticket in time! (And don’t forget to buy a ticket to the show)