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
“… 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
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 … Read More
I really do get to work with the loveliest people! From the moment Emma emailed about her wedding invitations, every correspondence was a pleasure. Emma and Duncan’s day was classic, beautifully styled and in a timeless colour palette. I wrote hand calligraphy in a dusky pink ink, on luxury stationery with a slight texture. Printing … Read More
Once you know you’ll keep practising, it’s worth getting a few extra supplies – so I recommend making learning calligraphy fun with: coloured inks coloured papers – especially dark different nibs a book – try my Introduction to Modern Calligraphy, or Nib & Ink, or Modern Calligraphy Workshop Read my article about making practice fun, … Read More
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 … Read More
When I decided to start a calligraphy business one of my reasons was the low setup cost. Writing costs almost nothing – the main investment is your time. But what are the very, very basics you’ll need to try calligraphy? I wanted to write a short & sweet guide to learning modern calligraphy from scratch. … Read More
I wonder how many of us have a hobby we do for our own artistic pleasure, and which no one ever sees. In my online workshops I make a point of framing little pieces of work – it’s very much about celebrating every small victory and seeing your own progress – but I wonder if … Read More