The international GermanPenFest in Hamburg

    • DATE

      SATURDAY, 31.1.2026

    • OPENING HOURS

      11.a.m. - 5 p.m.

    • ADDRESS

      Mozartsäle, Moorweidenstraße 36, 20146 Hamburg

    The 2nd GermanPenFest will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Hamburg.

    Tables can be booked now - details here!

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    • Stand booking, schedule, entrance

      • The event and the workshops take place on Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
      • Stalls can be booked via email at info@germanpenfest.de. Options here.
      • Entry 5 € - payable on site in cash or by card.
      • If you have questions, write to info@germanpenfest.de or call +49-157-57836679.
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      • There will be a limited edition GermanPenFest 2026 special edition ink.
      • Cooperation with MontBlanc in Hamburg: With the keyword GermanPenFest, there are 2 for 1 tickets at the MontBlancHaus in Hamburg throughout January and February 2026 - a great discount!
      • Elbwood invites a limited number of visitors to an exclusive event in the manufactory on the evening of the day - registration at the GermanPenFest directly on site!
    • Workshops and Exhibitors

      • There are workshops with a variety of great topics - details and online booking further down!
      • There is already a colorful mix of international exhibitors gathered - much broader than in 2025. The current list will be published in due time.

    Workshops 2026

    Workshop B1 - Creative travel journaling - with ink and mementos

    Creative travel journaling - with ink and mementos

    Time and place: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Boanerges Room

    Leader: Mareike Mert – www.instagram.com/me_and_my_happydesk

    Price: 59 €

    Language: German

    What to bring: Your writing instrument

    Mareike is a well-known and experienced artist. Introduction to the topic
    Travel journal, with tips and tricks, e.g.: How to collect mementos while traveling
    and how to creatively integrate them into the Travel Journal?
    Various ideas on how to visually capture travel memories.

    Jointly creating a page about the day in Hamburg.

    Please bring your own writing instruments, according to personal taste.

    If you like, you can also bring your own creative materials, but that is not
    a must.

    All
    participants will receive a notebook to work with and take home, a roll
    of washi tape, and stickers from @kolourcafe, as well as the Hamburg material.

    Details Workshop 2 - Creative travel journaling - with ink and memorabilia

    Time: 12:00 – 13:00

    Director: Mareike – www.instagram.com/me_and_my_happydesk

    Price: 39 €

    What to bring: Your writing instrument

     

    Mareike is a well-known and experienced artist. Introduction to the topic
    Travel diary, with tips and tricks, e.g. B.: How do you collect while traveling
    Memorabilia and how you can creatively add them to your travel journal
    integrate? Various ideas for visually capturing travel memories. Creating a page together about the day in Hamburg.

    Please bring your own writing instruments, depending on your personal taste.

    If you like, you can also bring your own creative materials, but that's okay
    not a must.

    All participants receive a notebook to work with and take with them,
    a roll of washi tape and the Hamburg material.

    Workshop 3 - Ink Paintings

    Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

    Director: Astrid Michelson –www.instagram.com/astridmichelson

    Price: 27 €

    What to bring: nothing

    In this workshop Astrid, an experienced artist who has a
    Has worked as a calligrapher and bookbinder for decades, your knowledge
    pass along.

    The inks for this workshop are sponsored by https://shanghaistationary.com/ .

     We look at color theory and color combinations and will
    explore the possibilities of composition together. This is a
    playful approach to using the colors in different ways for more than just writing. You'll get to know your own creativity when you use the GermanPenFest Vol.01 Special Edition Set from Shanghai Stationary
    create your individual piece of art.

    This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced participants as well as repeat participants. You're sure to have a lot of fun when your creativity gets a boost with new techniques and tools!

    Participants will receive a Shanghai Stationary’s Special Edition
    Set GermanPenFest Vol.01, a brush with water tank, other tools and
    Highest quality watercolor paper to work with.

    Don't be shy and feel free to bring your own pens - filled
    or not!

    Details Workshop 4 - Creative with ink

    Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Management: Anne Nossack – www.instagram.com/kleines_p

    Price: 59 €

    What to bring: nothing

    In the “Creative with Ink” workshop we will work with Anne,
    an experienced artist into the fascinating world of ink painting
    immerse yourself. Together we will become a magical butterfly illustration
    create. 

    Through writing, dripping and painting with ink we become our own
    Let creativity flow and create a unique work of art. 

    Be inspired by new materials and techniques
    try something new! 

    This workshop is for both beginners and advanced users
    suitable and promises a lot of fun and creative development.

    Participants will receive the following materials to take with them: 

    -Platinum Preppy including waterproof ink

    -Kaweco Collection Sport including converter

    There are various inks from Dominant Industry, paper, brushes, one on site
    detailed instructions, as well as all other necessary tools
    Disposal. 

    Workshop H 1 - Mindfulness through doodling

    Mindfulness through
    doodling

    Time: 11:30-12:30

    Room: Hanseatenzimmer

    Language: English

    Host: Alex Dumitache – www.instagram.com/inkydoodledude

    Price: 59€

    To bring: nothing - maybe other pens and inks if you want to
    draw with more than one color.

    Take some time off,
    relax and unwind while creating beautiful doodles. In this workshop you will
    learn some basics about mindfulness & doodles, and discover that there is
    hidden talent in all of us, we just need some patience, a few pens and colorful
    inks to harness it.

    The workshop is sponsored by
    Gravitas and Pen Venture - participants will receive a goodiebag with a
    fountain pen and fountain pen ink bottle (https://www.gravitaspens.com and https://pen-venture.com/ ).

    Book directly online here!

    Workshop H 2 - Füllfederhalter pflegen & perfekter Tintenfluss

    Care for Fountain Pens & Perfect Ink Flow

    Leader: Michael Vondrasek

    Language: German

    Price: 49 €

    Time and Room: 13:00- 13:45, Hanseatenzimmer

    What to Bring: Nothing.

    Cleaning, Care & Optimization – easily understandable
    explained



    Whether favorite pen, everyday companion, or inherited piece – a well-maintained
    fountain pen not only writes more beautifully but also lasts significantly longer.
    In this 45-minute workshop, I will show step by step how to properly clean,
    care for, and optimize the ink flow of a fountain pen.
    Participants will learn practically what really matters, which mistakes to
    avoid, and how even small measures can make a big difference
    .



    The workshop is intentionally not a repair course, but afterwards I am happy
    to be at my table for individual questions, assessments, minor adjustments
    as well as possible restoration concerns.



    The workshop is led by Michael Vondrasek, an expert for vintage and modern
    Montblanc writing instruments for over 30 years. Through my many years of
    experience in trade, care, and preservation of high-quality writing instruments,
    I impart knowledge that offers real value to both beginners and passionate
    collectors.



    An ideal workshop for everyone who wants to better understand their fountain
    pens, keep them longer, and use them with more joy.

    Book directly online here!

    Workshop H 3 - SWATCHCARDREVISITED

    SWATCHCARD
    REVISITED

    Leader: Astrid
    Michelson

    Language: German, Explanations in English possible.

    Price: 59 €

    Time and Room: 14:30- 15:30, Hanseatenzimmer

    What to bring: Your own writing instruments

    Astrid is an experienced letter art artist who has been working as a calligrapher for over a decade. In this workshop, Astrid will show you how to design the popular Swatchcards from Shanghai Stationary, an artistic way to represent inks in various scripts and applications.

    Together, you will learn to discover how through page layout and writing and painting letters with different tools, opportunities arise for breathtaking compositions and artistic Swatchcards.

    This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced participants! You will give new momentum to your creativity and have a lot of fun!

    Each participant will receive:

    -       
    a
    Shanghai Stationary Special Edition Ink Set GermanPenFest Vol.02,

    -       
    a beautiful glass pen,

    -       
    a brush and high-quality watercolor paper as
    basic equipment for home.

    Some other tools and aids for working will be provided during the workshop. Feel free to bring your own fountain pens, whether filled or not!

    Book directly online here!

    Workshop H4 - Postkarten

    Postcards

    Time and room: 16:00-17:00, Hanseatenzimmer

    Lead: Leila – www.instagram.com/leila_kunst_werke

    Language: German

    Price: 49 €

    What to bring: your own writing instrument

    Leila is an inspiring and experienced artist.

    collage art – we create spring-themed postcards from
    Fashion magazines, combined with playful illustrations and colorful
    ink.

    Every postcard is a small work of art and tells its
    own story. Delicate, cheeky, poetic, colorful, minimalist? Everything is
    allowed. 

    Come by, cut, glue, draw, and let yourself be inspired by the
    Be inspired by spring – right in the middle of January.

    You will receive a tube of Fixogum to take away.

    Book online directly here!

    FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions

    How much is the admission?

    The entrance fee is €5. Tickets are not available in advance. They can be purchased on the day directly on site, either in cash or by card. When attending a workshop, an additional entrance ticket must be purchased.

    Is there anything to eat and drink on site?

    Yes, there is a restaurant that offers drinks, snacks and full meals.

    Can I also book and pay for workshops on-site?

    Yes! As long as there are spots available, you can also book your workshop on the day of the event on-site and pay in cash or by card.

    How do I get to the event?

    We recommend visiting by public transport. The halls are directly opposite Dammtor train station, which is well connected by local and long-distance transport as well as buses.

    Is the event accessible?

    No, unfortunately not. The historical event space can only be reached via several stairs.

    Are there parking spaces?

    Yes, there are public paid parking spaces and also underground garages. We recommend traveling by public transport. . The halls are directly opposite Dammtor train station, which is well connected by local and long-distance transport as well as buses.

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