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 ...
Wedding calligraphy echoes romantic proposal
Working on Joe Jasperse’s astonishingly romantic proposal to his long-term girlfriend was one of my highlights of 2018. So, when their wedding ...
Heart of the House: Celebrating 25 years of The Customs House
The Customs House in South Shields prides itself on being at the heart of the community it has served for 25 years – but now it’s getting its moment ...
The Cultural Spring – Autumn 2019 and Beyond
Regular readers will know I love to champion the work of The Cultural Spring - and there’s plenty to shout about at the moment! The organisation, ...
The Lionheart Collection from Manuscript Pen Company
If there’s such a thing as an artistic gene, it’s fair to say my children have inherited it. James has been obsessed with drawing since he was two, ...
World Calligraphy Day 2019
World Calligraphy Day is just around the corner. Manuscript Pen Company is once again marking the occasion, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, by ...
Google Digital Garage Sunderland
Have you heard of the Google Digital Garage? The pop-up training centre has arrived in Sunderland to boost digital skills in the city – and there’s ...
Calligraphers and hand letterers in the north east
In the spirit of community over competition, I’m giving a shout out to some of my favourite fellow calligraphers and hand-letterers in the north east ...
Celebrating five years in business
After five years in business, I’ve finally accepted that I’m a ‘slasher’! For those who are unfamiliar with the term, it’s used to describe people ...
The Cultural Spring: Summer 2019
The Cultural Spring has unveiled its new summer creative programme. I’m delighted to once again be offering calligraphy workshops in South Shields, ...