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
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Christmas Calligraphy Workshop in Manchester!
It’s fair to say I’ve had some an interesting year with venues for my calligraphy workshops in 2019. If you’ve been following my blog you will know this was my last year teaching at Manchester Craft and Design Centre. I found a wonderful new venue for calligraphy classes at Ziferblat in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. I … Read More
Modern Calligraphy Workshops – autumn 2019
Would you love to have a little go at modern calligraphy? With Christmas on the horizon (I know!) there is so much opportunity to practice – and your folks and friends are going to LOVE their gorgeous gift tags when you strut your calligraphy stuff! I’d love to teach you modern calligraphy this autumn. I … Read More
Learning to slow it down
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
How to write your name in 22 carat gold calligraphy
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
BRIDES magazine feature | Spring 2019
“… this stunning shoot, styled by events planners For The Love Of Weddings, is a floral fairytale brought to life. Petals in a palette of soft peaches and pinks – offset by foliage and pops of purple – set the tone, complemented by tables adorned with yet more flowers, sumptuous silks and opulent gold touches. … Read More
Christmas is coming…
We’re getting our glitter ON this Friday in Manchester – with only 5 days to go until my Festive Modern Calligraphy Workshop the last few tickets are just £55! You get to take home your calligraphy pen and nib, all the worksheets from the class, and some festive goodies… bauble gift tags, personalised cloche baubles … Read More
Black Friday offers – calligraphy workshop discount and gift voucher
For those of you who’d like to try a little calligraphy of your own, I am running a Black Friday offer on selected modern calligraphy workshops in Manchester. You can save 10% on FOUR of my Manchester calligraphy classes if you book TODAY* Click on the links below to find out more and book your places! … Read More