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Choose Life – a calligraphy project for coronavirus times

September 10, 2020By Claire Gouldcalligraphy projects No Comments
Choose Life – a calligraphy project for coronavirus times

Not that you’d notice, but wedding season has been and gone, and with only a trickle of orders I’m twiddling my pens rather a lot these days. I’ve also taken back to my old habit of getting up at 5:30 to explore the countryside, and while I was exploring yesterday I thought it’d be fun … Read More

Your man’s Christmas present – alternative song lyrics in striking calligraphy

September 1, 2020By Claire GouldCalligraphy gifts No Comments
Your man’s Christmas present – alternative song lyrics in striking calligraphy

I’ve always been 95% boy – it’s a bit of a standing joke in our home. I like heavy music, darkly beautiful song lyrics and grungey guitar bands – always have. And yet I spend my days crafting beautiful flourishes with a traditional calligraphy pen and ink. So I had a brainwave: I’ve combined the … Read More

Self isolating? My online calligraphy workshop is now FREE!

March 20, 2020By Claire Gouldwedding calligraphy No Comments

It’s made me sad postponing my modern calligraphy workshops – but until we can all get out there and enjoy a real life calligraphy class, I have an online calligraphy workshop to tell you about instead! It’s going to be a long spring… but to keep your mind and heart occupied, my online modern calligraphy … Read More

The joys of spring, calligraphy styley!

February 3, 2020By Claire Gouldcalligraphy news No Comments
The joys of spring, calligraphy styley!

If I wasn’t an optimist, I don’t know how I’d do February! But I’m felling all the joys of spring and so excited for the month ahead. We have birthday secret surprise adventures aplenty (two MAJOR birthdays in our family this month) and lots of calligraphy projects I’ve been a busy bee with in Jan … Read More

Photos from my modern calligraphy workshops at The Little Paper Shop!

November 18, 2019By Claire Gouldcalligraphy workshop No Comments

I was so excited to come home from Venice last week to find these beauties sat in my inbox! Huge thanks to lovely Cara (owner, photographer, wedding stationery designer and our fabulous workshop host!) from The Little Paper Shop for the pics! And especially huge thanks to everyone who came along on the day! There … Read More

Absolute beginners modern calligraphy class – LEAF on Portland Street

November 1, 2019By Claire Gouldcalligraphy workshop No Comments
Absolute beginners modern calligraphy class – LEAF on Portland Street

Tucked away in a pile of papers on a shelf in my wonderfully chaotic mess of a calligraphy studio are some gift vouchers. I had these vouchers printed last year just in time for Christmas, and I have spares! So if you’re looking for a Christmas present that’s a little bit different, for a friend … Read More

Modern Calligraphy Classes at LEAF on Portland Street

October 14, 2019By Claire Gouldcalligraphy workshop, learning calligraphy No Comments
Modern Calligraphy Classes at LEAF on Portland Street

Is it too early to start making New Year’s resolutions now? Perhaps you won’t read this blog post until 2020 – either way, if you’d love to learn modern calligraphy then I have the PERFECT workshop for you on the 1st of March 2020. I’ll be teaching modern calligraphy at a brand new venue, and … Read More

NEW! Brush pen beginners workshop in Cheshire!

September 25, 2019By Claire Gouldcalligraphy workshop No Comments
NEW! Brush pen beginners workshop in Cheshire!

Brush lettering is the playful, super trendy little sister of modern calligraphy – and I’ll be teaching a brush pen calligraphy workshop in Cheshire on the afternoon of Saturday 2nd November. Come and join me! The brush pen calligraphy workshop is for absolute beginners – so if you want to get started with a really … Read More

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One of the loveliest things about working in weddi One of the loveliest things about working in weddings is the people you meet along the way. I sent lovely @charlotteashleyphotography some samples from my calligraphy box to play with, and she made them look ever so beautiful! 😍⁠
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What a lovely surprise from @stylistmagazine this What a lovely surprise from @stylistmagazine this morning - I woke up to a bunch of orders for #calligraphysets after being included their pick of letterbox gifts! 
Very grateful and happy to be listed amongst brands I admire and household names 😁 (swipe for more)

Photo credit lovely @marionbotellaphoto 

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A little snapshot of my bespoke calligraphy for we A little snapshot of my bespoke calligraphy for weddings - while I'm taking new directions this year (pivot!) this is still very close to my heart!⁠
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Beautiful photography @charlotteashleyphotography⁠
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Never knowingly undervaluing the process of thinki Never knowingly undervaluing the process of thinking, in my self employed business life. 

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More than a little in love with the gallery images More than a little in love with the gallery images you've sent over this morning, @charlotteashleyphotography 🧡🙏😍⁠
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Wedding invitation season comes with such fun litt Wedding invitation season comes with such fun little projects! This year I'm focusing on #sustainableweddinginvitations - these are recycled kraft card, from an ethical supplier. The quality is still there (it's lovely and thick) and having calligraphy addressed envelopes adds to the doorstep excitement factor as they land on your guests' toes!⁠
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Christmas was the most wonderful rush of calligrap Christmas was the most wonderful rush of calligraphy commissions - but now, it's wedding time again. One from last year's lovely photoshoot with these super talents!⁠
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Planning, styling and hosting @jessicareeveworkshops⁠
Photographer @charlotteashleyphotography⁠
Venue @Levenshall⁠
Dress @jutaskerbridal⁠
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Model @missemselizabeth⁠
Chair & Table Hire @edeneventhire⁠
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Crockery, Cutlery, Candlesticks, Candles @narrativehire⁠
Florals @tallulafroseflowerschool⁠
Shoes @emmylondonofficial⁠
Earrings, ring boxes @foursisters⁠
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