Bespoke Pen Making: Personalized One-on-One Lesson

with Jim Hinze of Hinze Pen Company

Dreaming of crafting your own truly bespoke, kitless fountain pen under expert guidance?

Join master pen maker Jim Hinze of Hinze Pen Company for this exclusive, highly personalized hands-on lesson at the Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo. Jim, a self-taught artisan with over 15 years of experience creating custom fountain pens using traditional metal lathe methods, will guide you step-by-step through the full process.

From selecting premium materials (vibrant resins, exotic woods, accents) to precision turning, threading, fitting mechanisms, nib/clip installation, and finishing—Jim tailors instruction to your skill level, answering every question as you build your unique pen.

Everything provided: all materials, tools, lathe access, and supplies. No prior experience needed—just enthusiasm!

What you take home: Your finished bespoke pen (a one-of-a-kind masterpiece ready to write with soul!).

Ultra-limited: Only 2 students per session (4 total slots over the weekend) for intimate, focused teaching.
Duration: Up to 3 hours per session.
Cost: $200 per student

Due to extreme demand and limited spaces, entry is via lottery only. Previous private students of Jim Hinze are ineligible for fairness. To enter: Comment “I’m in!” on the official Facebook thread at https://tinyurl.com/bespokeClass2026 (one entry per person). Must have an Expo ticket to participate—no exceptions.

Lottery drawing: Names will be drawn live at the end of February 2027 (approximately two weeks before the show). Winners get priority slot choice (1st drawn picks first available time slot, 4th drawn gets last choice).

Class Schedule – Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo 2027

March 5-7, 2027 • Wyndham Garden Manassas

(Exact times assigned to lottery winners; two sessions available over the weekend.)

This is a rare opportunity—don’t miss out! Enter the lottery now via the link above.

Questions? Contact via Facebook (HinzePens), Instagram (@hinzepen), website (hinzepens.com), or at the expo.