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An interactive experience for your team or clients to
connect,
recharge,
return focused
Serving corporate, social, private events in Utah and beyond
Great for a conference breakout, team-building day, wellness week, corporate retreat, offsite, holiday party, client appreciation.
Also available for private and social events. Conducted in-person or online.
ashtonink Team-Building Activities
Proudly local, with virtual and hybrid options in the works.
✔️ Designed for all skill levels ("bad handwriting" welcome!)
✔️ Supplies provided (& yours to keep)
✔️ Flexible for small to large groups
3 creative workshops to choose from
with practical takeaways
Most of us came up with a signature in middle school. And kept it.
This is a chance to revisit how you sign your name and what it says about you.
Using a smooth-writing pen, we'll refine your first letter, flow, and finish. And, we'll have some fun, including a round of Guess-that-Signer.
You'll leave with:
a style that feels true to you
a personal branding plan for putting your signature to work
No artistic experience needed. Just a few intentional strokes for a lasting impression.
Duration: 1 hour, perfect for a Lunch & Learn, leadership retreat, client event, creative breakout at a conference
Supplies: BYOP(en) or take home the provided refillable pen (Wirecutter's top pick), practice guide
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.)
Handwriting does things typing can't: It clarifies your thinking and makes others feel it.
It also shows up everywhere—in notes, whiteboards, journals.
Using a glass pen and ink, you’ll lighten your touch, find a natural rhythm, and explore styles that are fast to write and easy for anyone to read.
You’ll leave with:
a smoother writing flow
a handwritten thank you note—ready to share
No drills. No pressure. Just a better experience of writing you can actually use.
Duration: 1.5 hours, great for team-building retreats, offsites, creative breaks
Includes: Take-home glass pen, ink, stationery, practice guide
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.)
Screens can leave us drained.
This workshop offers a hands-on reset—one that clears the mind and brings you back to your work with fresh focus.
Through the rhythm of dip pen and ink, you'll slow down, find your flow, and explore a classic art, from Copperplate to modern. Plus a few surprising places calligraphy shows up (movies, wine, hot dogs?!)
You'll leave with:
a sense of calm focus and creative energy
a finished card to keep or share
No perfection needed (even 'bad handwriting' won't hold you back!)—just relax and explore.
Duration: 1.5 hours, ideal for team experiences, corporate retreats, creative workshops
Supplies: Take-home pen holder, nib, ink, stationery, practice guide
Optional: brush lettering pens available
Bonus: ashtonink Mindful Calligraphy Practice app - guided exercises with videos
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.)
"Connection is more than a wellness issue.
"When people feel like they belong, they drive innovation, loyalty, and impact."
Why handwriting and calligraphy?
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 connect as people.
Reset and focus — a rare pause that clears the mind and lowers the noise.
Make it memorable — skills they'll use, not just another activity people forget by Monday.
Your team or clients will come away recharged, with a stronger sense of self, team, and brand.
What do workshop attendees say?
"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!"
"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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