Calligraphers and lettering artists 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 lettering artists in the north east of England in this…
Calligraphy podcasts to entertain and inspire
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…
Jarrow Hall celebrates Anglo-Saxon manuscripts
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…
Joining the pledge to boost business in South Tyneside
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…
Historic Magna Carta to go on display at Durham Cathedral
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…
Review of the Year: 2024
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…
Ten Christmas Gift Ideas for Calligraphers
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…
Celebrating 10 years of The Cultural Spring
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…
Calligraphy and Creative Wellbeing project draws to a close
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…
Creative Calligraphy scribes hand over Monk Cell artwork
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…
