10 gorgeous gifts for Grandmas from Not On The High St

Have you seen the fabulous Not On The High St has changed its logo and shortened its name? I love the new look and I’ve been really excited to see all of the changes at Noths in the run up to Christmas. It’s absolutely wonderful to be a partner of Not On The High St …

Busy pens and a summer full of wedding calligraphy!

Phew! Let me just pop my pen down for a moment, stretch my claw-like calligrapher’s fingers and breathe! It’s been a crazy busy summer full of wedding place names, and I’m so happy to be back writing lots of calligraphy! I haven’t posted on instagram much because my priority is to get all of your …

Wedding place cards etiquette for 2022

Today I wrote ‘Mummy Bear’ and ‘Daddy Bear’ on a family tree. Yesterday I wrote three Stephanies on place names for a wedding. Today I’ve written place names for Framers, Pruey, Abbs and Bish. It’s been a little while since I wrote a bunch of place names for Ms Claire Foster and Mr Danny Klein. …

Learn modern calligraphy with me in Cumbria!

It’s bloody lovely to be back teaching calligraphy workshops in locations around Cumbria. I didn’t realise how much I missed them… in fact, it’s the people I miss! I’ve met so many amazing and inspiring people through my calligraphy classes, and I always leave with a happy heart and a huge smile on my face. …

example of modern calligraphy by Claire at By Moon and Tide in Cumbria

NEW! Absolute Beginners calligraphy workshop at Beetham Nurseries

Date: 22nd July (Friday) Time: 10am – 12:30 Price: £50 including hot drinks and sweet treats! My next calligraphy workshop will be on the Cumbria / Lancashire border at Beetham Nurseries near Milnthorpe. The class will be suitable for absolute beginners, or for those with a little calligraphy experience. You’ll learn how to make lovely …

I Like You wedding reading

Wedding reading inspiration: I Like You!

Did you know we can write wedding readings in calligraphy? We also have a small selection of wedding reading and poem prints in our online shop at www.bymoonandtide.com. “I Like You” is a lovely wedding reading I first discovered from a customer, and the words are just lovely! The version below which my customer shared …

Modern calligraphy workshop at Rheged, Cumbria

If you’d love to learn a little calligraphy so you can write your own wedding stationery and signage, check out my modern calligraphy workshops in Cumbria on the 26th of June. BOOK TICKETS This calligraphy workshop is perfect for absolute beginners and will teach you everything you need to know to be able to create …