Hi! My name is Claire Gould. Welcome to By Moon & Tide, my calligraphy studio by the sea on the edge of the beautiful English Lake District.
I’ve enjoyed working full time as a calligrapher since 2005, writing everything imaginable from wedding invitations to table plans, marriage certificates to poems and heartfelt wedding vows.
I’d LOVE to write something for you, whether you’re planning an intimate celebration for 10 guests or a huge party for 200 of your nearest and dearest. No project is too large or too small – and I’m always happy to answer any questions you may have about calligraphy for your wedding.
Most of my customers are brides and grooms looking for elegant, modern calligraphy and unique wedding stationery, but I also work with wedding planners and stylists, local businesses and national brands.
Previous clients have included the BBC, Kirstie Allsopp and Louis Vuitton as well as celebrity brides and grooms!
Here you’ll find elegant calligraphy wedding invitation suites, colourful place names and calligraphy poem art prints, all in my most popular designs.
All of the items in my Etsy shop can be personalised with your own wordings – ordering is really simple.
1. Browse and choose an invitation design you love from the collection
2. Order as many as you need – add to your basket and follow the instructions
3. Send us your details for personalisation using the ‘notes to seller’ box at the checkout.
Between us we’ll make sure your wording and personalised details are just perfect (via direct message / email chat).
My online shop also has unique calligraphy gifts for special occasions: handwritten and printed calligraphy poems, wedding readings and family tree prints. Any of these items can be personalised or adapted especially for you.
If you’d like to commission something unique for your wedding, then I’d love to help.
I work with couples all over the world to create beautiful, artisan wedding stationery with a personal touch you won’t find anywhere else.
I specialise in luxe, handmade paper invitations and organic calligraphy lettering styles and work with hand-dyed silk ribbons, elegant gold threads, quality wax seals and stamps to create bespoke wedding stationery with a luxurious, unique finish.
Starting with your ideas for colours, papers and styling elements, I can design modern calligraphy themed stationery to perfectly suit the style and tone of your wedding, so every element from your Save the Dates to your seating plan is not only beautiful and unique, but perfectly represents your personalities and the spirit of your day.
at Swallows & Artisans in Coniston Combined Beginners Modern Calligraphy and Brush Lettering Workshop Info & full day tickets here £105.39
Saturday 17th August, 2pm – 4pm
Intermediate / catchup modern calligraphy workshop
at Media City, Manchester (The Secret Study, Ziferblat) Info & tickets here £55
Friday 11th October, 2:30 – 4:30
Absolute beginners introduction to modern calligraphy
at Manchester Craft & Design Centre, Northern Quarter Info & tickets here £55
Saturday 30th November, 2pm – 4pm
Christmas modern calligraphy workshop
at Media City, Manchester (The Secret Study, Ziferblat) Info & tickets here £55
Click the links above to book, or for more information and to check latest dates see all workshops.
To hire me to teach a calligraphy class in any other UK location please get in touch. I’m very happy to travel to new places and share the art and enjoyment of learning modern calligraphy!
We’re getting our glitter ON this Friday in Manchester – with only 5 days to go until my Festive Modern Calligraphy Workshop the last few tickets are just £55! You get to take home your calligraphy pen and nib, all the worksheets from the class, and some festive goodies… bauble gift tags, personalised cloche baubles …
What a week it’s been! So many lovely things to make and plan; so little time! As a thank you for all of your wonderful comments and for supporting my little calligraphy business, I am extending the sale of my 2019 calligraphy workshops until Friday! SAVE 10% on any of these Manchester calligraphy workshops if you …
Do you know someone who would love to do a modern calligraphy class? Have you been searching high and low for the perfect present for that creative person you love? Maybe they’ve already got a calligraphy set, but they’re not quite confident enough yet to really start writing…. A modern calligraphy experience makes the most …
