The loveliest email landed in my inbox, after Françoise’s mum’s 80th birthday party last week! With just a week to create something really special, Françoise commissioned me to write several calligraphy pieces for her event. Using emerald green G.F. Smith paper and Winsor & Newton gold gouache, I wrote calligraphy place names for all the … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
As per my usual Monday I’ve put ALL the things to do on my list for today. It feels crazy… But the one I’ve been most excited about is to tell you there’s something new in my Etsy shop! This time of year, every year, I get messages from mums and dads, best friends and … Read More