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The Business of Turning Calligraphy into a Career
Over the years, so many calligraphers have asked us how to get into this world. That’s why we designed our Professional Event Calligraphy course, to give you both sides of the picture: the artistry and the business.

Jill Hemblling
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In store artistry round up: Xmas 2024
Brands have done the groundwork to get customers to understand and value artist collaborations, and are now working hard to cement customer loyalty via interesting and innovative creativity. The artwork creates a link between what customers are seeing online, and then touching in store.
Catherine James
6 min read


Decoding the Mysteries of Calligraphy Inks
Explore the art of choosing the perfect ink. From breaking down their base ingredients to discovering which types perform best on various su

Kirsten Burke
5 min read


Calligraphy with Bounce: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calligraphy allows for endless creativity and a great technique to add flair and personality to your lettering is "bounce."

Kirsten Burke
3 min read


Embrace the Seasons: Using Seasonal Doodles for Calligraphy Practice
Combine the aesthetics of calligraphy with simple drawings using the pressure and release technique. Practicing calligraphy is essential,...
Maisie
3 min read


Taking Great Photos of your Calligraphy with your Smart Phone
We know how frustrating it can be to spend all your time on your calligraphy, and then when you want to share your work, the colours look wr

Kirsten Burke
4 min read


How Calligraphy began & how to Begin!
Writing instruments you thought had disappeared into the mists of time are reappearing, being embraced by an increasingly wider audience.

Kirsten Burke
6 min read


How to Write an Ampersand in Calligraphy
The ampersand represents the word and. It is actually a ligature (two characters combined) an e and t from the Latin word et, meaning...

Kirsten Burke
2 min read


Keeping in touch.
We are living through extraordinary times. Times that call for greater emotional connection through empathy and kindness.

Kirsten Burke
2 min read
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