Blog
Calligraphy Resources at the University of Sunderland
Calligraphy enthusiasts in the north east are so fortunate to have the archive of the International Research Centre for Calligraphy (IRCC) on their doorstep. It was brought to the University…
Read MoreCalligrabuddies: Meet Joanne Taylor Calligraphy
This year, I want to keep up the good work I started last year developing my own calligraphy skills. It’s about the only resolution* I’ve made! So when the European…
Read MoreCalligraphy for a New York City proposal
Calligraphy and New York City are two of my favourite things. So when I asked to help with a romantic proposal set to take place in the Big Apple, I…
Read MoreLettering and calligraphy spotting in Italy
There was lots of lettering to admire on my recent trip to Italy. From menus written on the windows of restaurants to house names painted on brilliant white tiles, I…
Read MoreCalligraphy Workshop at the Customs House
Having seen examples of Angela’s beautiful calligraphy, I’d been inspired to pick up my special ink pens and nibs and give it a try. But as, with so many things,…
Read MoreWords and the beauty of calligraphy
A love of words is something copywriter Michelle Nicol and I have in common. She wrote this blog for her business, Wordstruck, after we met up last month and she…
Read MoreWorkshops helping towards business goals
When I set my business goals for 2017, running more workshops was a definite priority. I was given a great start when my group from the Cultural Spring decided they…
Read MoreSignage for weddings and events
Signage is a big thing for weddings and events at the moment. A quick search on Pinterest will generate hundreds, if not thousands, of results. And they come in all…
Read MoreWorkshops well underway for budding calligraphers
My workshops are proving popular at the moment. Maybe the new year kick-started a creative streak in people? I was invited back to Hawthorn Arts in South Shields at the…
Read MoreBrush lettering workshop with The Crafthood
Brush lettering is not as easy as you think! It’s something I’d really like to get the hang of this year and so far I’m sticking to my goal. I’ve…
Read More