Thread Wrapped
John MacDougall

If you are looking for a new style for pen blanks, thread wrapped pens is an option for a custom look and style. Using different colored threads and wrapping them around the tube can create geometric patterns or pictures. Using the same style and tools that are used to make custom fishing rod designs, the skill and artistry can be adapted to pen blanks. With minimal investment and simple tools, new and unique designs can be created to excite your pen customers.

Triangles and Squares Segmented Pen Blank
Mark James

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WIT Community Building
Linda Ferber and Marie Anderson

This session will be a meet and greet for women to connect with other women and build your support community. Attendees will be updated on current WIT happenings and scheduled events. Plan to bring a pen that you have created to share with others.

The Twisted Box
Andrew Kuby

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Thread Woven Pen Blanks
John MacDougall

Learn how to create full color pictures on your pen blanks with the skill of thread weaving. Following the traditions of creating patterns in fabrics and on fishing poles, learn how to create patterns, set up a weaving loom, and build the colorful pattern on the pen blank one row at a time.

Mold Making For Casting
John Underhill

One of the biggest challenges in the casting world, no matter what you’re casting, is coming up with a mold that works best for the project. In this demonstration, John will share his ideas, process, and experiences from his 15+ years of resin casting. It will cover everything from commercial molds, recycled material molds, and custom-built molds to suit your casting needs, saving you money in set up and resin. This demonstration is the first of its kind!

Beginning Pen Making
Mark Dreyer

All skill levels are welcome – Everyone starts with making a traditional wooden pen. But it does not need to end there. The key to the process is challenging yourself to do something new and branch out. We will take wood to a new level.

Part 1:
Topics include the entire process from blank selection or creation, drilling, gluing, turning, finishing, and assembly. We will look at numerous finishing techniques and the challenges of each – from simple buffing to CA and many in between. Working with all the basic tools and jigs used in the process.

Part 2:
We will talking tuning and finishing on both woods and acrylics.

There are numerous steps to creating the perfect pen. Your tools and techniques are just as important as that perfect kit or piece of wood .

All Abount Casting
John Underhill

If you’ve ever wanted to make a cool color swirled blanks, have a custom logo or photograph pen, or maybe a hybrid wood, pinecone or something new mixed with resin, then this is for you. No two casters do everything the same. Even with using the same material, results can vary based on how you do what you do from mixing, pouring, to cutting. My goal is to give you the understanding to try and the inspiration to find what works for you.

This is designed for everyone from beginner to experienced, this is everything you need to know about casting to get you creating your own one of kind blanks.

Topics Covered:

Setting up your own casting area – practical and safety
Understanding resin types and selecting the best for your project
Selecting the best mold for the job – vertical vs block – commercial vs recycled
Essential tools and utensils needed
Usable materials - where to find them- preparation prior to pouring
Resin handling – storing, mixing, and pouring
What works for me, my supplies, resources, and inspirations

The Average Turner and a Bowl
Christy Caliendo

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On Chucks and Holding
Dick Sing

Every Dick Sing demo is a sight to be seen.

TBD
Paul Pyrcik

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Color Casting
Fred Wissen

Fred will take you through the world of casting. Equipment choices, material options, and step by step "how to" cast. A must see.

Fred plans to cover resins, colorants and everything needed to cast. Will be covering both color and clear casting in that period.

Sales And Marketing
Ed Brown

Come listen to Ed give you a heads up on sales and marketing.