Module One course:
Day One
10am Meet and greet. Introduction to the course with demonstration
“How to change sacs without breaking pens”.
11am Coffee
Button fill, lever/leverless fill, Crescent fill instruction
1pm Lunch in the dining room at Chateau de Grandchamp.
Free time to walk in grounds.
2pm Practical work on individual projects. Practising techniques learned.
4pm Tea break
5pm Course ends for the day.
Day Two
10am. Demonstration. Stripping down & repairing Sheaffer Snorkel.
11am Coffee.
Servicing the Sheaffer Snorkel.
1pm Lunch in chateau dining room
2pm Stripping down and servicing the Mont Blanc piston fill.
4pm Tea Break.
5pm Course ends for the day.
Day Three
10am. Demonstration on nib adjustment.
11am Coffee.
Working on individual projects with one-to-one tuition.
1pm. Lunch in Chateau dining room.
2pm Working on individual projects with one-to-one tuition.
4pm. Tea Break.
5pm Course finishes.
Module Two course
Day One
10am Meet and Greet.
Demonstration on fitting new diaphragm for Vacumatic
11am Coffee
Parker Vacumatic including Parker 51.
1pm Lunch in dining room at Chateau de Grandchamp.
2pm Working on Parker pens, also individual projects.
4pm Tea Break.
5pm Course ends for the day.
Day Two
10am Demonstration of renovating an early Onoto de la Rue piston filler.
11am Coffee.
Working on Onoto pens.
1pm Lunch at the Chateau.
2pm Working on individual projects with one-to-one tuition.
4pm Tea Break.
5pm Finish for the day.
Day Three
10am Demonstration on repairing cracks in pens.
11am Coffee.
Crack repairs and Barrel threads.
1pm Lunch at the Chateau.
2pm Working on individual projects with tuition.
4pm Tea Break
5pm Course finishes.
Course may vary depending on topics of interest from those participating on the course.
DATES
Module 1
April 23rd – 25th 2024
May 28th – 30th 2024
July 9th – 11th 2024
Module 2
May 14th – 16th 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Where in France are the courses held?
At Chateau de Grandchamp, 2 rue de Noyant, Tanis 50170, Normandy.
Is accommodation available at the chateau?
No, the chateau is undergoing restoration and does not have suitable accommodation. We can recommend many nice places to stay which are only 10 – 15 minutes away
I do not know whether to pick Module One or Two?
We suggest, if in doubt choose Module One.
I am interested in a brand of pen not listed on the course.
No problem. The courses can be modified to incorporate brands of interest to participants. Also, time for individual projects means one-to-one tuition on individual interests.
How many of my own pens can I bring for repair or restoration?
Up to 5 project pens per person.
How much does the course cost?
£385 (447 euros) per person for a three day course.
A deposit of £50 or 50 euros will be required to reserve a place with the booking form.
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