I was thrilled when Manchester wedding photographers Catharine and James from Catharine Noble Photography offered to come to my August workshop to take some pictures. It was an amazing day and I loved getting the photos as a reminder of the workshop. Here for your amusement and entertainment are all of their images from the …
When I’m asked to teach at The Handmade Fair or running calligraphy workshops in Manchester I like to show everyone how versatile calligraphy is… it’s lovely to write gift tags and cards, but I wanted to step things up a little and share some real ‘wow’ projects for all of those out there who have …
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Before it’s published on the English Wedding Blog this Friday, here’s a sneak peek at some of the beautiful images of my calligraphy on location at Dalton Mills. Huge thanks to the fabulous Katie Laura Flowers and wonderfully talented Photography by Kathryn for including my work alongside all of these lovely people… The location: Dalton …
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Rustic kraft wedding stationery inspiration shoot with Theresa Furey Photography and Wedding Creations UK I was super thrilled to be invited to collaborate on this deliciously styled shoot for a rustic, Italianesque wedding. My kraft calligraphy wedding stationery was the perfect finishing touch for the most amazing flowers, cakes and tablescapes in a …
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I love working with wedding suppliers to create something new and exciting, and this week’s was one of the best shoots I’ve ever been involved in. Huge thanks to the wonderful Melissa Beattie Photography for asking me to be involved. I’m a huge fan of Emma at Tebbey & Co. who styled the tablescapes and …
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Oh my goodness… when I first got the call asking me to give a calligraphy skills workshop for Kirstie back in May I said yes without even thinking about it. The excitement grew until all of a sudden it was the 18th of September and time to catch a train from the Lake District all …
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Would you like to learn calligraphy? Not sure where to begin? It can be tricky finding the right equipment for quirky styles, especially since kits in shops include mainly chisel tip nibs for italics and heavy, gothic lettering. My own kits for sale on Etsy.com have pointed pens and more contemporary alphabet templates, perfect for …
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