Community Pen Club

Tech Lab, Drawing & Painting, Woodworking

Community Pen Club

Gather with an eclectic mix of folks who share an interest in writing tools and accessories.

General

Free (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Tue, 2/3/2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tue, 2/3/2026

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Type:
Family Friendly, Meetup, No Prerequisite

Location:
Drawing & Painting Studio and the Commons

Interests:

About

This community interest group is a welcoming gathering open to enthusiasts and anyone curious about writing tools and accessories. This includes fountain pens, dip pens, pencils, paper, inks, nibs, wax, seals, journaling, calligraphy, handwriting and more.

If it has to do with the act of writing, making a mark of any kind, or the creation of pens and ink, someone here would enjoy chatting with you!

Whether you're new to the world of pens, papers, and ink, a seasoned collector, or land somewhere in between, come to share knowledge and explore the world of writing instruments and accessories. This community is here to support you and to have fun because there's nothing nicer than a shared interest. Come and be nerdy with us.

Details

  • This is a peer group for enjoying a shared interest in a supportive environment (not an instructor-led class).
  • Every skill level is welcome.
  • You're welcome to bring pens, paper, ink, etc. (optional).
  • Registration is not required but is encouraged. That's how you receive get email reminders!

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Michael Brown

Mike’s pen-turning journey began in 2007, after inheriting his father’s woodworking tools, and a few pen kits. What started as a tribute became a passion. Since taking his first class, Mike has turned everything from wood and acrylic to bronze and ebonite. He has designed and 3D printed his own custom jigs for more accurate cuts and for building segmented pens.
Now exploring the world of dip pens and handmade inks, he is creating his own ink from natural materials like walnuts, blueberries, and goldenrod in the Fabric Art Studio’s dye lab, as well as making custom nib organizers in the Print & Book Arts Studio.
Mike has lived and traveled all over the world, most recently Scotland and Sweden before moving to Poulsbo and discovering BARN.

Annette Walker

Annette is an engineer who joined BARN to learn 3D printing so she could print parts for her family’s sailboat. She is a fan of open source. Her current obsessive interest is programming algorithmic art she plots on her AxiDraw pen plotter using fountain pens.

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