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Learn Parallel Pen


Saturday July 11, 2026
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us at 9:30 to catch up with everyone
Demos will begin at 10:00

Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Monroe Hall, Room 502

Please email us to register at neworleanscalligraphy@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 8.

Have you ever wanted to try a Pilot Parallel Pen? Do you have one and don't know what to do with it? Or is it your favorite lettering tool? Then this NOLAA meeting is for you! 


We will go over tips and tricks and share techniques with other uses. Attendees will also have an opportunity to try different pen widths and cuts or explore coloring blending. 

Then we will look at drawn letters with the Parallel Pen, specifically letters inspired by the Bensfolk alphabet and the work of Ben Shahn. This pen has a powerful drawing ability and will expand your ideas beyond broad hand scripts! 
 

What to bring


Pilot Parallel Pen (any size)
Ink of your choosing 
11 x 17 layout or marker paper (Exemplar letters will be 1.5 inches or larger)
Ruler
Pencil

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