Here is a preview of some of the exciting seminars and workshops that will take place during the Baltimore/Washington International Pen Show (BWIPS), March 6-7-8, 2026. This page will serve as your go-to resource for updates and additions as we get closer to our annual event. If you have already purchased your admission tickets, expect an informative email soon with detailed descriptions of all our events and direct links to make your reservations. Many of our events have limited seating, so we encourage you to respond quickly to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Whether you are taking your first steps into the world of fine writing instruments and accessories or you are a passionate collector with years of experience, our thoughtfully designed seminars and workshops cater to all levels of interest. You can look forward to learning from industry experts, discovering new techniques, and connecting with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our show organizer:
📞 (301) 468-6939
📧 bert@bertramsinkwell.com
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…
Click Here to view more info…
Explore Creative Journaling with Sugar Turtle Studio
Get over your fear of the blank page and get using those pens, notebooks, art supplies, stickers, and washi in fun and creative ways.
Click Here to view more info…
Elevate the Everyday: Improve your Handwriting with Kimberly Lau
Do you get mistaken for a doctor with your chicken scratch?
Has typing your life away taken its toll on your handwriting?
Is your writing fine but you’d like it to look nicer?
Join us for an interactive seminar on how to improve your everyday handwriting with Kimberly Lau (@allthehobbies on IG) who started her own handwriting journey in 2017 after discovering fountain pens.
Click Here to view more info…
Pen Shows After Dark Vintage Edition BWIPS 2025
For many of us, the best part of fountain pens is getting that great writing experience from a beautiful pen. So join us for a vintage edition of “Pen Shows After Dark” featuring a smorgasbord of pens made before the year 2000 for you to try out.
#BWIPS 2025 Seminars & Workshops schedules are continuously updated.
Please check back to this page to view more information.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our show organizer:
📞 (301) 468-6939
📧 bert@bertramsinkwell.com
Baltimore/Washington International Pen Show 2025
Enjoy the luxury of seeing pens from around the world
