June 10 - 5:30 to 7:00 - Introduction to the Modern Fountain Pen Hobby

Location: Hosted at 217 N 59th Ave W at the collaborative building (where the shop is located).

While we mainly consider fountain pens to be something that went out of fashion decades ago (when the ballpoint pen took over as the reigning writing instrument), they did not in fact disappear. In this class you will learn all about how they are not only still manufactured, but are the center of a thriving community of hobbyists. Come and learn about the new (and some old!) players in the fountain pen industry and how you can add these beautiful pens to your own life!

There are many benefits to using a fountain pen such lessening hand fatigue while writing, having a world of ink colors to choose from, and being eco-friendly (since you can refill them again and again).

Please bring:

• A starter cartridge/converter fountain pen

• Converter for pen

• Bottle of Fountain Pen Ink

• Paper that you plan to use with the pen

All of these are available at the Duluth Shop and can be purchased before the workshop begins.