2025 PenMakers International Chicagoland MPG
April 11 and 12, 2025 - Symposium - Hoffman Estates Illinois
         
         



Key Dates

Shirt Orders End
March 15, 2025

Personalized Mug Orders End
March 15, 2025

Meal Orders End
March 15, 2025

Online Registration Ends
April 9, 2025
On Site After - April 9, 2025


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The Largest and Longest Running Pen Makers Symposium

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Two Full Days - Only $59

April 11 and 12, 2025
Chicago Marriott Northwest
4800 Hoffman Blvd
Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Friday Night Events
You Be The Demonstrator
Bring your best tip or trick and stand up and tell us about it.
Bring props if you like.
Random drawing for those that present - wins a great prize!!!

Sales And Maketing
Want to start your own craft business.
This session is for you.
Sales / Marketing / Understanding Customers / Trends


The Midwest Pen Turners Gathering (PenMakers International Annual Symposium NFP) is back in person and it is a cannot miss.
Register Early For Better Odds To Winning

If you came to an event in the past you know we give away a lathe and many more big and small prizes. Tickets for the big prizes are based on the earlier you sign up. Every month early, gets you an extra ticket. You know you are coming - sign up NOW!

More details will be coming out in the next few weeks. We have already worked out details with a dozen demonstrators. Vendor emails went out and we have numerous commitments already.
Watch for details as we have them. ?See you again? in April.
This is going to be fun. The MPG Planning Committee



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Topics (Subject To Change)
Wig Stand
The Best Finish for Your Pens: Subjective Observation (Fake News) vs. Objective Data (Real Science)
Small Turnings For Other Parts Of The House
Customization Options With A Laser
Sharpening Your Turning (and a few other) Tools
Casting Hybrids and Embedded objects
Understanding Kitless
Fountain Pens 101
Differentiating Yourself Without Casting
Inside Out Ornament
Color Casting
Necklace Pendant
Pen kit autopsy
Beginning Pen Making

Featured Vendor
The Pensmiths