I can feel my calligraphy style beginning to change – my influences are evolving and so is my lettering. The thing is, you always learn. With calligraphy there’s never a ‘perfect’. Fashions and styles change, and there are so many styles out there, there’s always another which tempts me. So I’ve been watching videos by … Read More
Last weekend I taught two modern calligraphy workshops at The Little Paper Shop in Nantwich, Cheshire. They were so much fun! In the morning we made cards with owls and lovely quotes to give to mothers, daughters, friends and new granddaughters! And we wrote some fantastic framed motivational quotes. The afternoon was filled with rainbow calligraphy, … Read More
As it’s June and officially summer this weekend I’m running a whirlwind kinda sale on my calligraphy workshop on July 5th. It’s an absolute beginners modern calligraphy workshop in Manchester, and tickets are usually £55. (This includes a basic calligraphy set for you to take home) SAVE 20% off the calligraphy workshop price – THIS … Read More
If you’d like to join me for a modern calligraphy workshop over the summer, here are all the dates you need! 6th June – I’ll be in Coniston (south Cumbria – 45 mins from the M6) all day for a modern calligraphy workshop at Swallows & Artisans. In the morning we’ll learn the basics of … Read More
I’m really looking forward to another modern calligraphy workshop at Swallows & Artisans next week – there are just a handful of places still available, for both the morning and afternoon sessions (or the full day). We’re calling it “Beginners to Winners” modern calligraphy – if you’ve never tried your hand at calligraphy before it’s … Read More
Almost a year ago I had an email from another calligrapher who’d seen my gold leaf name on Etsy. She asked how it was done – it’s tricky to add gilding to anything so fine. I’ll be teaching a calligraphy workshop in Coniston (in the Lake District) on the 21st of March and I decided … Read More
I’m thrilled to be planning a Mother’s Day calligraphy workshop in Kendal the day before Mother’s Day – a relaxed and fun craft session and a chance for you to make memories with your Mum! This is going to be a real treat – lovely Ashley & Michelle from Green House Floristry are holding the … Read More
I’m happy to announce a brand new modern calligraphy experience to take you from absolute beginner to star-in-the-making! In just one day! If you’ve never tried modern calligraphy before, join us in the morning to learn how to use a dip pen and nib to make beautiful flowing letters. We’ll learn how to hold the … Read More