Meet the Team
Co-Founder & CEO
Jill has a vast and varied business management background. She has used this knowledge to build and grow The Modern Calligraphy Company brand into the incredible success it is today.
It's her energy, drive, and enthusiasm that ensures that every job is met with the highest level of skill, efficiency, and professionalism.
Living by the sea, Jill spends her free time waterskiing with her kids!
Co-founder & Creative Director
Master calligrapher and creative powerhouse, Kirsten inspires beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals alike.
Her ideas and knowledge she uses to develop the calligraphy skills and a passion for lettering in others.
She has written a series of books that teach modern calligraphy and regularly contributes to lettering and craft magazines.
Teaching Director
Maisie creates inspirational new workshop content and supports our team of workshop tutors.
She ensures that wherever you live you receive excellent tuition that’s delivered with passion, knowledge and clear guidance - whether it's watercolour lettering, copperplate wedding calligraphy or anything in between!
Event Manager
With her communication skills as a key asset, Cath is able to effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and our in-house design team to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that every event runs smoothly. From logistics to budgeting and marketing, she’s adept at creating timelines and schedules, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
Studio Manager
Nadine keeps our workshops up to date, booking venues and tutors so that we are able to offer calligraphy classes online and in different areas of Great Britain!
In her free time, she loves long walks along the beach, and spending time with her two daughters.
London Area
& Online Brush Pen Tutor
Holly fell in love with modern calligraphy in 2016 and spent a few years creating pieces for friends and family, before finally taking her passion full time.
Teaching workshops in London and online for us, she is as talented with a nib as with a brush pen. Her spirit and passion will delight you.
Find Holly on Instagram
@CrossandDotLondon
East Sussex Tutor
Amy attended her first calligraphy workshop with The Modern Calligraphy Co. in September 2018 which sparked a creative passion that quickly took over her life. Now she's gone full circle, turning her hobby into her profession!
She's an inspiring and enthusiastic tutor who loves to share her knowledge and love of lettering.
Find Amy on Instagram @theamyverse
East Midlands & Online Tutor
Having fallen in love with calligraphy after handwriting all her own wedding stationery, Vicky went on to develop her skills and now leads regular workshops for us.
Vicky has an eclectic style and loves to switch up styles, whether it's highly polished or whimsical.
Find Vicky @invitingwritinguk
Oxford & Watercolour Tutor
Emma is left handed and discovered the therapeutic qualities of calligraphy when she suffered from burn out. Since then she has worked creating wedding stationery and has most recently become our tutor for the Oxford area.
Find her @thekinddesigner
Chichester Tutor
Emily works tirelessly to ensure every workshop attendee receives their kit.
She organises the corporate workshops as well as the many classes we run online for beginner calligraphers.
Once she clocks off, you'll find her catching a wave.
Essex Tutor
In April 2020, Alex needed something to switch off her busy brain and to create calm amidst the chaos, and that’s when she found the soothing art of calligraphy.
Alex has a particular passion for creating word pictures with her calligraphy and runs a business designing and making personalised keepsakes and cards for special occasions that are fully bespoke and a true one-off.
With a background in teaching and performing arts, Alex is as comfortable in front of a class as she is creating beautiful keepsakes at our live events.
Find Alex on Instagram @outlawcalligraphy
West Midlands Tutor
I was absolutely hooked on calligraphy after completing my first online class in 2020. I love how calming and mindful calligraphy is and love being able to personalise just about anything using those skills.
When not doing calligraphy you will probably find me playing ‘fetch the stone’ with my little sausage dog called George or going to my Bollywood dance classes which I love!
Find Katie on Instagram
Copperplate Tutor
Nadia's approach to teaching is focused on fostering a deep understanding of the underlying principles of Copperplate calligraphy, as well as developing the muscle memory and precision needed to execute the script with grace and fluidity. She is patient, encouraging, and passionate about helping her students unlock their full potential as calligraphers.
Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced calligrapher looking to refine your skills, Sarah is the perfect guide to help you explore the timeless beauty of Copperplate script.
Find Nadia on Instagram @nadiachinstudio
Glasgow & Edinburgh Tutor
Based in Scotland, Ceri is originally from Wales and lives with her husband, puppy and cat. She loves all calligraphy styles, from traditional scripts like Copperplate and Spencerian to modern lettering styles that are perfect for weddings, and other special occasions. She especially enjoys that by learning calligraphy, individuals can connect with their cultural heritage.
Find Ceri @pandascribes
Northern Ireland Tutor
Experienced in designing and delivering training in the charity sector, Rosie gets a buzz from passing new skills on to others and calligraphy is no exception.
After picking up pointed nib in 2021, completing lots of courses and practising daily, Rosie is all set to guide you through our workshops and reveal your creative potential.
Find her @inkdropsonapage
Dorset & Wedding Calligraphy Tutor
From a watercolour background Kiasah discovered calligraphy via Instagram and has never looked back.
Her studio is based in Lyme Regis on the beautiful Jurassic coast, Dorset.
She runs a business designing wedding stationery and juggles that with caring for her three children.
Find Kiasah on Instagram @scribe.stationery
In 1997, Jill Hembling & Kirsten Burke set up their business- built on their love of modern calligraphy.
Fast forward 25 years, and they’ve sold more than 10 million greeting cards, created large-scale public artworks, written five books and run 1000’s of calligraphy events for leading brands including Jo Malone, BMW and Molton Brown with their team of more than 40 calligraphers (and counting) from all over the country.
"I hope we’ve helped inspire others to pick up a pen or a brush and to fall in love with calligraphy. "In a fast pace world, this ancient skill, reinvented for today’s generation, has never been more popular and I feel proud and lucky to be part of this exciting and thriving industry." Kirsten Burke