Workshop details
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 - OR - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM - class begins promptly at 10:00AM
Place: To be confirmed — venue will be near our shop
We are thrilled to welcome Bechori to Paper Plus Cloth for his very first workshops in Canada! Known in Japan and beyond for his signature monoline lettering style using fountain pen ink, Bechori brings his vibrant, expressive approach to this hands-on workshop.
In this workshop, you will learn how to write unique monoline letters using dip pens and two colors of fountain pen ink. You will also learn how to use dip pens, how to care for them, basic strokes, how to write letters, how to blend inks, and finally, you will be able to write phrases you like by blending two colors of ink.
This workshop is designed for beginners and no prior experience with dip pens, calligraphy or ink is required!
*Materials provided include:
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Bechori’s original textbook and worksheets
- Personalized name card
- Brause Ornament Nib 3.0mm x 2
- Pen holder x 2
- 5ml Fountain Pen Ink Sample x 2
- Sanzen Tomoe River A4 (For practice)
- Graphilo A5 (For final work)
Please bring/prepare:
- A4 folder for bringing home your worksheets
- Please be prepared for getting a little ink on your clothes and hands
ABOUT BECHORI:
Bechori is an author, calligrapher and workshop instructor living in Japan. Starting in 2016, Bechori began learning lettering and calligraphy on his own as a hobby while working his day job and in 2019, he began full-time as a freelance calligraphy/lettering artist. In Japan, Bechori is well-known for their signature monoline lettering calligraphy style done in fountain pen ink. He has written four books on the topic of hand lettering, often provides demonstrations of writing instruments from various Japanese stationery brands and stores, and frequently holds workshops at stationery stores and events across the country of Japan. He works everyday to spread the joy of handwriting through social media posts, live broadcasts and online lessons.
REFUND POLICY:
As our instructor for these workshops is international, and personalization involved: no cancellations or refunds.
