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Creative Calligraphy

Creative Calligraphy offers a bespoke service for all occasions.

Based in South Shields, on the north east coast of England, calligrapher Angela Reed puts pen to paper for a wide range of commissions, most notably for weddings and special events.

She also runs regular calligraphy classes and workshops to share her love of lettering.

As a former journalist, Angela loves to write about her work via her blog.

recipe cards with calligraphy

Calligraphy collaborations with fellow creatives

By Angela Reed | October 20, 2023

I’ve lent my calligraphy skills to special projects with two fellow artists recently. The first was for paper artist Yvette Ja, with whom I’ve collaborated before as part of the…

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Penned and Printed at Palace Green Library

By Angela Reed | October 13, 2023

Durham University has delved into its vast archives to showcase a collection of rare and early printed books and historic documents. Penned and Printed, at Palace Green Library in Durham,…

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Angela Reed outside The Pen Museum

A calligrapher’s guide to The Pen Museum

By Angela Reed | October 3, 2023

So many nibs, so little time! I managed to squeeze in a quick visit to The Pen Museum on a recent trip to Birmingham – something that’s been on my…

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Inspired by Lindisfarne Project draws to a close

By Angela Reed | October 2, 2023

A calligraphy project inspired by the Lindisfarne Gospels has drawn to a close. It’s been a year since the historic manuscript first went on display at the Laing Art Gallery…

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Northumbrian Scribes

Northumbrian Scribes announces closure

By Angela Reed | August 30, 2023

I was very sad to hear that The Society of Northumbrian Scribes is putting pen to paper for the final time. The organisation, which was created to promote calligraphy and…

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View from the front of a middle school classroom full of children writing

Making Waves with Northumberland Schoolchildren

By Angela Reed | June 27, 2023

I was recently invited to help a group of schoolchildren make waves with their writing as part of a project inspired by water. Twenty Year 6 pupils from Newminster Middle…

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