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 …

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

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 …

Christmas preparations at By Moon & Tide Calligraphy

With less than nine weeks until Christmas, we’re busy making plans and stocking up (pun not intended!) on gift tags and calligraphy kits for the festive season! I’ve been working on some exercises for those of you learning calligraphy, and shared this Christmas card design on my social media. I love it because it’s deceptively easy …

Modern calligraphy – a way to relax and slow down

In every calligraphy course I teach, someone will say ‘It’s so therapeutic’ – with a little note of happy surprise. I wait for the moment, I guess who’ll say it first, and I love it when they do. Modern calligraphy is the loveliest hobby, and accessible for almost everyone. Watching the graceful movements of your …

Behind the scenes! Calligraphy workshop video and a little review!

How time flies… I’ve just shared this video of one of my calligraphy workshops from back in 2016 on my facebook page, as a lovely reminder. Over 2 years the format of the workshops has changed only a little, as I learn from you lovely people who come along to my classes! Thank you to …

Realistic expectations – what will you learn at a modern calligraphy workshop?

Modern calligraphy is harder than it looks. But I’m confident at least 90% of people can do it – and I really do believe that you only need 2 hours of teaching before you can continue your calligraphy journey to success! The secret is to practice – have your first practice session at home (if …

The single most important trick you need to know to master modern calligraphy

Are you struggling to refine your modern calligraphy technique? Do you have all the kit, but you just can’t quite get the technique despite watching every insta and youtube video going? There’s one tip which I teach at the very beginning of all of my calligraphy workshops. It will make or break your calligraphy. Getting this …

A calligrapher’s journey – my story

Calligraphy workshops are fun. We have a chat, and the more the group is talking during the class, the better – because as you focus on something other than writing, you relax and suddenly your calligraphy becomes more instinctive and natural. So we talk about our jobs and lives and why we’re all there learning …