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How to write wedding place cards in calligraphy if you’ve never done it before

I’ve written tens of thousands of wedding place cards. In my calligraphy workshops I meet people who are learning especially for a wedding, and I remember how scary it can be the first time. I wanted to write this little step by step guide to help you if, like my friend Michelle, you’ve got a …

Online calligraphy tutorials from By Moon & Tide

Learn modern calligraphy at home, at your own pace and with help from a professional. I’ve been writing calligraphy for 20 years, and modern calligraphy since 2010. Writing beautiful letters is therapeutic and relaxing, and I’ll show you step by step how to practice and perfect your skills so you get the most from your …

Late availability and NEW calligraphy workshops in Cumbria!

I’m so excited to be heading back to lovely Beetham Nurseries tomorrow for my first calligraphy class of the year. We’re fully booked with 18 people coming along, and I’ve been making brand new worksheets and creative projects this week. There are a handful of spaces left at Rheged on Mother’s Day, then in Kendal …

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 …

Rusty nibs! How the internet tells you to care for calligraphy nibs, and what I actually do!

I had an email from Sarah the other day – she’d been to one of my calligraphy workshops and kept her nib – but within a few months it had begun to rust. She asked me for advice: is there a best way to keep calligraphy nibs, to prevent rusting? Now I go through nibs …

Essential supplies for modern calligraphy – day 7 and beyond

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, …

Natalie’s calligraphy journey

Keeping in touch with students from my calligraphy workshops is the loveliest thing. Natalie has been to two of my calligraphy classes in Manchester, and seeing her beautiful lettering style develop is just brilliant for me. I wanted to share her progress to show you just how much you can achieve with modern lettering, in …

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 …