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, ...
Writing: Making Your Mark pop-up in Newcastle
A rare day off allowed me to explore the pop-up exhibition at Newcastle City Library inspired by the British Library’s Writing: Making Your Mark ...
What’s on my calligraphy bookshelf?
Books are a great way to inspire your calligraphy practice. Whether you’re borrowing from a library, bagging a charity shop bargain or buying ...
Exploring Roald Dahl country
Did you know Roald Dahl had his pencils shipped in from America? The yellow Dixon Ticonderoga 2HB – dubbed the world’s best pencil by the ...
Writing: Making Your Mark at the British Library
A landmark exhibition exploring 5,000 years of writing opens at the British Library in London this month – with smaller, pop-up exhibitions around the ...
Wedding Calligraphy: Helen and Alex Tribe
Newlyweds Helen and Alex Tribe sent me a gorgeous thank you card recently after commissioning my calligraphy skills for various aspects of their ...
CLAS Exhibition on way to Sunderland
The Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society (CLAS) is bringing its 25th anniversary exhibition to the University of Sunderland. A Way With Words ...
The Cultural Spring: Winter 2019
I’m getting my pens out for The Cultural Spring once again. It’s always a thrill to see my workshops listed alongside lots of other amazing workshops ...