In the spirit of community over competition, I’m giving a shout out to some of my favourite fellow calligraphers and lettering artists in the north east of England in this…

It seems I have a lot of calligraphy podcasts to catch up on! When I’m working on a calligraphy commission, I need silence so I can concentrate, but I do…

A new exhibition at Jarrow Hall in South Tyneside is paying tribute to the legacy of a calligraphy group that used to meet there. Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts: Legacy Made to Last…

I had no idea I was going to be presented with an award when I attended a recent celebration event for Pledge South Tyneside. The scheme was launched three years…

Three rare Magna Carta documents will go on display at Durham Cathedral this year to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue. From July 11 to November 2, visitors will…

It has been another busy year for Creative Calligraphy! I started 2024 with some business coaching via the What Now? Thrive and Grow! programme, run by Create North for the…

Who needs Black Friday when there’s Colour Friday and Indie Friday? Both campaigns – set up by Holly & Co and Just A Card respectively – encourage people to shop…

I celebrated my 10th business birthday earlier this year and I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of another organisation hitting double digits. I started running…

A project exploring the link between creativity and wellbeing has drawn to a close after reaching scores of people in South Tyneside and Sunderland. Calligraphy and Creative Wellbeing was launched…

My team of scribes have handed over an impressive selection of calligraphy samples to be used in a new attraction at Jarrow Hall. The Anglo-Saxon farm, village and Bede Museum…