I’ve been reading up on Chinese calligraphy since giving it a go myself as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Newcastle at the weekend. In fact, the whole…

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches this weekend, but what’s it all about? The romantic celebration recognised today in many countries around the world started life as…

It appears I have another excuse to visit Durham – and a library! Not content with a forthcoming shopping trip and a business-related event, I’ve just heard about an exhibition…

There’s something really romantic about Copperplate script. It’s such a swirly, twirly, beautiful style of calligraphy – and so different from the rest. It is written using a sharp, pointed…

AT what age do we stop dreaming? I really struggled to think of 30 things I dreamed of doing in a recent exercise. Now this either means I’m pretty happy…

I LOVE finding calligraphy in unusual places. And there are few places more unusual than the side of an old school science block in the middle of a housing estate.…

Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions or set any goals for the next 12 months? This time last year, with redundancy looming, I resolved to start my own…

A FEW weeks ago, I wrote a blog about wedding fairs. I’ve got two lined up for 2015, but I’ve also found a more permanent home. I’ve joined the team of…

I’VE become a little bit obsessed with making books since joining my calligraphy class. It’s just one of the skills I’ve learned under the direction of Susan Moor, an amazing…

SINCE setting up Creative Calligraphy, I have become much more aware of small businesses. I get excited when I see someone setting up shop, and feel sad when I hear…