Letters to Myself
Letters to Myself is a participatory arts and theatre project. I first heard about it via The Cultural Spring and was intrigued, as a lover of letters and writing. The…
Read MoreWriting for The Pen Shop
Writing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I used to write my own stories and by the age…
Read MoreGothic calligraphy workshop
GOTHIC script is something I haven’t practiced since I first took up calligraphy. So when I saw a gothic calligraphy workshop being advertised, I signed up straight away. It helped…
Read MoreModern calligraphy with Artsynibs
Modern calligraphy is definitely on my to-do list of things to learn. One of the modern calligraphers I admire is Joyce Lee, who runs Artsynibs in Manchester. We follow each…
Read MoreToronto with the family
Toronto is one of the few places I’ve visited on holiday more than once. There’s a good reason for that – my best friend, Helen Cook, emigrated there almost a…
Read MoreApp aims to inspire calligraphers
A new app is giving budding calligraphers the chance to learn basic skills. Manuscript Pen Company has launched the Callicreative app for Apple and Android tablets. The aim is to…
Read MoreBirthday sparks business makeover
Birthday celebrations are always a good excuse to get dressed up. So, over the last few weeks, I’ve been giving Creative Calligraphy a bit of a makeover ahead of its…
Read MoreThe Late Shows 2016
LATE nights have never really been my thing. Even in my 20s, the latest I could stand being out until was around 1am. I’m definitely a morning person, which means…
Read MoreBudding calligraphers join in workshops
It feels great to be running workshops for the Cultural Spring again. I was honoured to be asked back after offering calligraphy sessions for the project earlier this year. Four…
Read MoreNorthumbrian Scribes: Waterlines
I love a ferry trip across the Tyne. Heading to the north side will always remind me of my first job in journalism. When I started work as a trainee…
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