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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.

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Cultural Spring 10 Week Challenge

By Angela Reed | September 24, 2015

I’VE blogged in the past about how your imagination seems to disappear as you ‘grow up’ – and it’s something I’m even more conscious of now as I watch my…

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Calligraphy inspired by Alice

By Angela Reed | September 17, 2015

When you’re searching the internet for images of Pyrex bottles in the middle of the night, you know you’ve got an idea you need to get down on paper! I’ve…

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Resolutions for a New Academic Year

By Angela Reed | September 10, 2015

When I first set up my business, it was geared towards this moment. My daughter started nursery on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of her brother, who returned to school…

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Northumbrian Scribes: Handwritten

By Angela Reed | September 3, 2015

IMPRESSIVE pieces of handwritten artwork from the pens of over a dozen calligraphers have gone on display at Bede’s World in South Tyneside. The museum, which celebrates the life and…

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Summer calligraphy spotting

By Angela Reed | August 27, 2015

The summer holidays are drawing to a close and, once again, I’ve been criss-crossing the north east with the little ones in search of fun and memory-making. We’ve revisited our…

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Choosing Your Stationery Card Stock

By Angela Reed | August 20, 2015

This blog is a guest post from Helen Scott Design, provider of fantastic wedding stationery before, during and after your big day. As a calligrapher, it’s always good to have something nice…

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