Whether you’re just starting your journaling journey or you’re looking to refine your line work, our new Fine Liner Foundations and Trend-Inspired Journal Spread Workshop is the perfect way to build skills and immediately put them into practice.
In this free, two-part class, lettering and journaling artist Emma Chin (@emchidesign) shares her process for achieving precise, consistent lines and applying them to a beautiful cottagecore-themed layout!
Why Fine Liner Skills Matter
Fine liners are a staple for many creative projects: from bullet journaling and illustration to hand lettering and mixed media. Strong foundational skills help you produce cleaner, more polished results, no matter your style. This workshop covers the basics, then takes you a step further by showing you how to apply those techniques in a complete project.
About the Workshop
Length: 44 minutes
Format: Two workshops in one — Fine Liner Foundations + Cottagecore Journal Spread
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
Instructor: Emma Chin (@emchidesign)
Part 1 – Fine Liner Foundations (11:23)
Learn how to hold your pen for maximum control, vary line weight, and avoid smudging. Practice exercises that improve precision and build confidence in your strokes.
Part 2 – Cottagecore Journal Spread (32:31)
Use the techniques from Part 1 to draw cottagecore-inspired doodles — think plants, decorative objects, and cozy details — then arrange them into a cohesive and functional journal layout.
Workshop Materials
The workshop features the MONO Drawing Pen Colors, 8-Pack (Size 03) — a set of rich, fade-resistant pigment ink pens in Black, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green, Blue, Purple, and Pink. The Size 03 tip is ideal for consistent fine lines and detailed work. These pens are quick-drying, smudge-resistant, and work beautifully on drawing, marker, watercolor, and mixed media paper.
Shop the MONO Drawing Pen Colors, 8-Pack:
https://www.tombowusa.com/mono-drawing-pen-colors-8-pack.html
About the Instructor
Emma Chin is a 22-year-old artist and graphic designer specializing in lettering and dot journaling. She began her self-taught calligraphy journey at age 13 with Tombow tools, making her role in the 2025 Tombow Creator Crew a full-circle moment. Emma’s teaching focuses on approachable techniques that help artists of all levels grow their skills.
Follow Emma on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/emchidesign