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A creative experience for your team or clients to
connect,
recharge,
return focused
Serving corporate, social, private events in Utah and beyond
Great for team-building days, wellness weeks, corporate retreats, offsites, holiday parties, client appreciation events.
Also available for private and social events. Conducted in-person or online.
"Connection is more than a wellness issue.
"When people feel like they belong, they drive innovation, loyalty, and impact."
ashtonink Team-Building Activities
Proudly local, with virtual and hybrid options in the works.
✔️ Designed for all skill levels
✔️ Supplies provided (& yours to keep)
✔️ Flexible for small to large groups
A handwriting experience isn’t just different—it’s something people feel and use.
And that’s what makes it stick.
Build real connection — step away from screens and titles and connect as people.
The kind of shared experience that carries back into everyday work.
Reset and recharge — a rare pause that clears the mind and lowers the noise.
People return more focused, present, and ready to engage.
Make it memorable — not another activity people forget by Monday.
Something they talk about, keep, and associate with your brand.
Your team or clients will come away recharged, with a stronger sense of self, team, and brand.
3 creative workshops to choose from
- with practical takeaways (skills you'll use)
Own Your Signature
Own Your Signature
Confident. Polished. YOU.
All in your signature.
What does your signature say about you?
Boring? Rushed? - or - Distinctive. Professional.
In this workshop, you'll refine a mark that feels natural, polished, and unmistakably yours.
Come away with a signature you're proud to use in your daily life and personal branding—including email sign-offs and LinkedIn banners.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours - perfect for Lunch & Learn, leadership retreat, client event, creative conference breakout ...
Supplies: BYOP(en) or use the provided refillable pen which is the NY Times Top Pick for everyday use, worksheets
Real comments from ...
A bank manager: "I always notice people's signatures at my branch, it's a great conversation starter!"
An investor and business leader: "I've been thinking about my signature for personal branding."
An author: "I wish I had seen this two weeks ago!" (Before her book signing.)
Connect through Handwriting
Connect through Handwriting
Clear. Smooth. Consistent.
All in your handwriting.
Nothing slows a team faster than handwriting no one can read—on the board, on Post-its.
In this team-building activity, you'll refine your own style with a simple, modern script that helps you connect with each other and ideas. Writing by hand is even proven to boost memory—get more from those conferences!
Duration: 2 hours, great for team-building retreats, offsite experiences, customer events
Supplies: Glass pen, ink wells + ink, worksheets, personalized name cards
Real comments from ...
A professor: "I always write feedback in the margins of student essays. It wasn't until the end of the semester that I found out they can't read my handwriting. They were just too embarrassed to tell me."
A Chief Revenue Officer: "I don't think I'll ever forget the time I sat in my seat and received a handwritten note by the captain." (Upon flying more than a million miles with the airline.)
Recharge with Calligraphy
Recharge with Calligraphy
Artisan. Mindful. Focused.
All with calligraphy.
Today's screens often leave us drained and distracted.
This creative experience gives your team a mindful, hands-on reset that clears the head and sparks focus—so you all return to work with sharper thinking and fresh ideas.
Learn Copperplate, a flowing 17th-century script still beloved for letters, journaling, and more—then bend the rules to explore modern calligraphy styles.
*Note: Two sessions, same day or spaced apart. Most calligraphy workshops hand you a pointed pen and hope for the best—this is designed so you build skill you can use, not just trace your way through a class.
Session 1: Set Foundational Strokes
Duration: 1 to 2 hours - great for corporate retreats, experiential gifts for teams and/or clients
Supplies: Premium Blackwing pencil (an artist favorite!), worksheets, specialty paper
Session 2: Script & Flow
Duration: 2 hours, great for offsite retreats, VIP experiential gifts for clients
Supplies: Pen holder, nibs, ink well + ink, worksheets, specialty paper, personalized name cards
Bonus: ashtonink Mindful Calligraphy Practice app - guided exercises with videos and timers
Real comments from ...
A writer: "I use a few minutes of calligraphy practice to find a 'flow state' before turning to my computer. It helps me prepare for productive thinking."
A doctor: "Just finished a research trial on the effects of calligraphy training on mental health. Mind blown at the results." (Report coming soon.)
What do workshop attendees say?
About the experience ...
About the experience ...
"It was very well organized, presented, and fun!"
"Loved the music during practice. All the encouraging things you did were fantastic."
"Give it a try. You may find a new pastime, pursuit, or passion!"
About their own growth ...
About their own growth ...
"I feel more confident."
"I'm excited to use the new tools."
"I know how to practice (staying curious + celebrating)."
"An engaging experience ... I felt comfortable in trying something new."
Kim Day, educator; Event: Workshop for school district
ashtonink is all about connection.
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