THURSDAY JUNE 4TH- 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
WEEKEND REGISTRANTS AND EXHIBITORS ONLY
FRIDAY JUNE 5TH- 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
SATURDAY JUNE 6TH- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
SUNDAY JUNE 7TH- 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
GENERAL INFORMATION
We welcome the members of the Triad Pen Club to this years show.
Information flyers will be available at the registration desk
You can email them attriadpenclub@gmail.com
or visit theirTRIAD PEN CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE
The PCAwill conduct a Pens for Kids scavenger hunt at the show.
Attending children will visit various exhibitors to learn more about the hobby.
After each child completes the hunt they receive a free pen.
Visit the PCA table for details.
GREAT NEWS!
Alan and Sherry Hirsch will hold a party for Exhibitors and Weekend Registrants,
Sunday, 6 pm till?
June 4th,5th, 6th & 7th
JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST GATHERINGS OF PEN & INK USERS ON THE EAST COAST
THERE WILL BE OVER 70 TABLES FILLED WITH
VINTAGE & MODERN FOUNTAIN PENS, LIMITED EDITIONS, ROLLER BALL PENS,
BALLPOINT PENS, PENCILS, INK, PAPER & RELATED PRODUCTS.
ALAN AND SHERRY HIRSCH WILL OPEN THEIR HOME SUNDAY NIGHT AT 6:00 PM
TO EXHIBITORS AND WEEKEND REGISTRANTS FOR FINE FOOD AND DRINK
SEE THEM AT THE SHOW FOR DIRECTIONS.
THANKS TO OUR 2020 SHOW SPONSORS
CLICK PHOTO ICON FOR TRAVEL TO THEIR WEBSITES
SHOW LOCATION
SHOW HOURS
2020 TRIANGLE PEN SHOW2020
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL DISPLAY OF EXOTIC AND RARE VICTORIAN PENCILS AT THE SHOW.
LONGTIME COLLECTOR JOE NEMECEK WILL DISPLAY HIS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION.
THIS GROUPING REPRESENTS SOME 20 YEARS OF COLLECTING. DON'T MISS SEEING IT.
Our 17th year in the Triangle
HILTON GARDEN INN-CRABTREE VALLEY MALL
3912 ARROW DRIVE RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, 27612
PEN SHOW RATE $126
Reserve within the Block at this address:
http://group.hiltongardeninn.com/TrianglePenShow2020
INCLUDES FREE BREAKFAST FOR TWO
FREE PARKING AT THE HILTON OR HAMPTON INN
****SHOW RATE CUT OFF DATE MAY 8TH****
HOTEL PHONE NUMBER 1-919-703-2525
PUBLIC ADMISSION
$10 PER PERSON OR $15 PER COUPLE
AND INCLUDES RETURNING ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
EARLY ADMISSION
$25 PER PERSON OR $35 PER COUPLE IS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AT 8:00 AM.
THAT'S FIVE EXTRA SHOPPING HOURS WHILE THE EXHIBITORS ARE SETTING UP
AND BEFORE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARRIVES AT 1:00 PM
THIS LEVEL OF ADMISSION ALSO ENTITLES YOU TO ENTER THE SHOW
WITH THE EXHIBITORS ON SATURDAY AT 8:00 AM AND SUNDAY AT 10:00 AM
WEEKEND REGISTRANT PACKAGE
$50 per person and include significant other
THAT ALLOWS YOU TO ENTER THE SHOW ON THURSDAY BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 6:00 PM.
WE WILL HAVE 13 or MORE TABLES THAT DAY OFFERING VINTAGE AND MODERN PENS, PARTS, ETC.
WEEKEND REGISTRANTS HAVE FULL "RUN" OF THE SHOW ALL WEEKEND WITH NO ADDED COST TO INCLUDE:
THURSDAY 6:00 PM PIZZA PARTY, EARLY ADMISSION FRIDAY 8:00 AM DURING SET UP AND AGAINEARLYSAT&SUN
& DESSERT PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT 7:15 PM BEFORE THE AUCTION AT 8:00 PM
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
FRIDAY
(1:30-2:15) Lisa Vanness Introduction to writing with vintage pens
Find out what a restored vintage pen can do for your writing, how it works and
how to enjoy using it right alongside your modern pens.
( 2:30-3:15) Joe Nemecek Victorian pencils, a history and review
Joe is a recognized expert when it comes to understanding the beautiful and exotic
writing instruments of the Victorian era. This is a "hands on" session.
(3:00-4:00) Ron Zorn How to restore a vintage fountain pen
Ron has been restoring pens for over 20 years. He will walk you through the steps
needed to get that pen up and running.
(2:30-5:30) Nik Pang Copperplate Script Workshop
***There is a $50 fee to take Nik's workshop but it includes all tools, nibs, holders, papers and handouts.
It's geared towards beginners but is also a good "brush up" for those with experience.
Please bring a ruler and a pencil.
SATURDAY
( 10:45-12:45 )Deborah Basel Italic Calligraphy for Advanced and Beginning Students
There is a $25 fee for Deborah's workshop (plus a materials fee)
( 1:00 )John Bedard Fantasy Snorkels What is a snorkel and how does it work?
( 2:00-4:00 ) Hong NguyenCursive Writing-Improve your handwriting with a certified instructor.
Fee is $25
SUNDAY
( 11:00-11:45) Joe Nemecek Victorian Pencils- A History and Review
Joe is a recognized expert when it comes to understanding the beautiful and exotic
writing instruments of the Victorian era. This is a "hands on" session.
( 12:00-2:00 )Deborah Basel Journaling For Advanced and Beginning Students"
There is a $25 fee for Deborah's workshop (plus a materials fee)
( 2:30-3:15 ) Deborah Basel-
"Pens For Kids Program" Sponsored by the PCA
This is a program sponsored by the Pen Collectors of America (PCA)
They will briefly discuss the history of writing implements. Children will get a chance to try grinding ink on an ink stone with Japanese stick ink. While the kids are taking turns grinding ink, testing the ink, and admiring the materials displayed, Deborah will write each child’s name in calligraphy.
Brian and Lisa Anderson of Anderson Pens have donated fountain pens which will be provided to each
child. This will be followed by some note writing and origami crafts.
We will also have a door prize drawing – but you have to be there to win!
2020 SHOW EXHIBITORS
HOWARD LEVY-
SCOTT FRANKLIN, FRANKLIN-CHRISTOPH PENCOMPANY, BASED IN WAKE FOREST, NC
RON ZORN-REPAIR SERVICES, GENERAL PEN SALES
BRAD DOWDY- www.nockco.com
JAMES DOLIVE-MODERN PEN SALES
MIKE & LINDA KENNEDY-PEN REPAIR www.indy-pen-dance.com
INKZAP!
NIK PANG-CALLIGRAPHER
JOHN AND DEB BEDARD
MARTIN FERGUSON-REPAIR www.martinspens51.com
BILL WEAKLEY
DAVID SILBER
GARY GARNER-GENERAL PEN SALES
R. GEORGE ADAMS
JOHN MALONEY
EMMANUEL CALTAGIRONE
PAT MOHAN
RYAN KRUSAC-HANDCRAFTED PENS
PAUL ERANO-GENERAL PEN SALES & WATCHES
BARRY GROSS
GERRY BERG-PEN SALES & REPAIR
ALAN COHEN-MODERN PENS, PAPER & INK
CLIFF HARRINGTON
CHARLES HARVEY
LARRY RAGLAND- www.mydiplomatpen.com
JOHN URBANK
FAMILY LEGACY
MARC BACAS- www.nibgrinder.com
JIM DAY-GENERAL PEN SALES
HIRSCH DAVIS-GENERAL PEN SALES
TOM BALEY- PELIKAN PEN SPECIALIST
GARY AND MYRNA LEHRER
ALAN & SHERRY HIRSCH-GENERAL SALES
CARL DANIEL-GENERAL PEN SALES
LISA VANNESS- www.vanness1938.com
JONATHON BROOKS- HANDMADE PENS
DEB KINNEY- INK, NIB ADJUSTMENT & GRINDING
GRADY BRITT
AN TRAN
LISA SALMONS
ANDY LAMBROU- www.classicpensinc.com
BRIAN MCQUEEN- VINTAGE PENS
JESSICA COLES
PEARCE JARVIS
FRANK LIMPER-FEDERALIST PENS AND PAPER
SHU-JEN LIN- TACCIA PEN COMPANY
ROB BADER