ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
At Inksploration Station, attendees will walk away with a basic understanding of fountain pen ink properties, paper considerations, and how these choices affect everyday planning and journaling. The workshop begins with a short overview, followed by guided, hands-on creative play where participants will explore a variety of swatching and simple painting techniques using a variety swatching tools.
The focus of Inksploration Station is experimentation, garnering confidence, and expanding how ink can be used beyond everyday writing. Participants will leave with practical knowledge, new creative approaches to ink, and the curiosity to continue using fountain pen inks in planners and journals in creative ways that feel approachable and fun.
SUPPLY LIST
for online workshops
Please note that all materials and supplies are provided at in-person workshop events.
inks
You will need 3-4 small samples of inks for your exploration. Choose your favorites, but get the most out of your adventure by choosing one of each the following (linking to ink samples if you need them!):
a green ink
a shimmer ink
a sheening ink
a shading ink
PAPER
Have at least 4 sheets of fountain pen friendly paper on hand (a few extra sheets if you’d like!). Here are a few of my favorites for inky exploration:
FINELINER/MARKER WITH PERMANENT INK
It’s very important for several stops to have a fineliner or marker with waterproof or permanent ink. Here are a couple favorites:
SWATCHING TOOLS
We’ll be experimenting with the following swatching tools throughout the workshop:
other things to have handy
a small cup of water
paper towels or cleaning cloth
