I have recently discovered the magic of Walker’s Copperplate Ink – and the man behind it. The late Brian Walker was an experienced penman of many ...
Autumn Art at the Shipley Art Gallery
Autumn has officially arrived, with Halloween and Bonfire Night already behind us. The clocks have gone back – and with England in a second national ...
Returning to workshops in the ‘new normal’
Almost six months after lockdown started, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Navigating a business through the coronavirus crisis has been ...
World Calligraphy Day 2020
World Calligraphy Day 2020 has been launched by Manuscript Pen Company - with a special request in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic. The ...
Participants show support for The Cultural Spring
Regular readers of my blog and those who follow me on social media will know how proud I am to be one of the artists associated with The Cultural ...
Upcycling a Vintage Writing Desk
Many people have learned new skills during lockdown. Some have even taken up calligraphy! Me? I’ve managed to upcycle a vintage writing bureau, ...
Celebrating my sixth business birthday – in lockdown
I was not expecting to be celebrating my sixth business birthday in lockdown. I would usually write a blog post around this time reflecting on the ...
Collaborating with artist Emma Gosling
This commission was a special collaboration between two South Shields creatives that will hopefully become a family heirloom. When the ...
Restoring a Victorian Family Bible
Calligraphy commissions come in all shapes and sizes. Being an ex-journalist, I love hearing the story behind each one and becoming a part of that ...
The European Pointed Pen Collective: Copperplate Envelope Exchange
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I’ve been taking part in the European Pointed Pen Collective (EPPC) Copperplate Envelope Exchange. The ...