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NCBF Gala Day 2016 in Middlesbrough
The Northern Children’s Book Festival (NCBF) Gala Day has become a staple of our family’s events calendar. I love children’s books and my two have been members of our local…
Read MoreFeedspot: Top 50 Calligraphy Blogs
My blog has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 50 on the web. I’m glad they like it as much as I do! When I first started…
Read MoreCalligraphy Masterclass at Hawthorn Arts
Usually, I take my children along to Diddy Art at Hawthorn Arts. But last Saturday I was there to take over the classroom for a calligraphy workshop. I was invited…
Read MoreHoliday swap for Pencils of Promise
I’ve got lots of lovely projects coming my way in the run up to Christmas. But this one is for pleasure rather than business. I’m joining the holiday swap for…
Read MorePutting modern calligraphy into practice
After months of procrastinating, I’ve finally made a start on my modern calligraphy practice. Joyce Lee, from Artsynibs, was kind enough to give me some worksheets from her classes after…
Read MoreWorkshops at Newcastle Does Vintage
I had a fantastic time at Newcastle Does Vintage at the weekend. After running calligraphy workshops at a previous event in April this year, I was delighted to be asked…
Read MoreLooking after your calligraphy nibs
I have a confession – I’m not the best when it comes to looking after my calligraphy nibs. Because I use black ink most of the time, I tend to…
Read MoreSniffing out the Great North Snowdogs
Snowdogs have taken over Tyne and Wear! And if you follow me on social media, you’ll have noticed I’m quite keen to find them all. The Great North Snowdogs trail…
Read MoreBeach Wedding Inspiration: Styled Shoot
A BEACH wedding with a touch of glamour was the inspiration behind a styled shoot I was involved in recently. Zoe Emilie Photography was the lady behind the lens at…
Read MoreGetting started with calligraphy
Calligraphy is a fairly inexpensive hobby to get into. All you really need is a pen and a piece of paper to get you started! The type of pen you…
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