Having played host to some rather special calligraphy exhibitions last year, the north east is off to a flying start for 2020. The Art of Handwriting is a digital exhibition exploring the changing role of handwriting between the late middle ages and the early modern period – but it currently has a physical presence at…
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The Art of Handwriting digital exhibition
Five challenges for Creative Calligraphy in 2020
Have you done the Facebook 10-year challenge? People have been posting pictures of what they looked like 10 years ago compared with now, to mark the turn of the decade. Well, around this time in 2009, my world was about to be turned upside down by the arrival of my first child, James, who is…
Five highlights of 2019
It’s been another busy year for Creative Calligraphy and I’m looking forward to some down time with the family over the Christmas period before getting ready for 2020. It’s always nice to look back at this time of year, take stock, see what’s worked and what hasn’t and figure out what changes need to be…
Remembrance of People Past: Hazel Dolby and Susan Hufton
We have been very fortunate to have some amazing calligraphy exhibitions in the north east this year. In March, the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society’s 25th anniversary exhibition, A Way With Words, arrived in Sunderland as part of a national tour. And in May, Newcastle’s City Library played host to a pop-up exhibition as part…
Christmas Calligraphy Gift Guide 2019
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me – all of the calligraphy goodies! If you’re looking to buy something for the calligraphy fan in your life, or you’re a calligraphy nut who wants to drop Santa a few hints, here are some dreamy items to get you started! Diamine Ink…
Rebel Women of Sunderland
I’m hardly known for my rebellious streak, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be inspired by those who have broken the rules to affect change. And there’s plenty to be inspired by when it comes to the Rebel Women of Sunderland. Inspired by the popular children’s books, Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, the project shines…