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Creative Calligraphy and Angela Reed
Creative Calligraphy is based in the north east of England and is run by calligrapher and tutor Angela Reed.
Angela specialises in traditional calligraphy scripts and has over ten years’ experience teaching calligraphy through friendly, supportive weekly classes in South Shields and Sunderland, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to more experienced calligraphers.
Alongside her teaching, Angela also undertakes commissions for a range of clients, including universities, churches and cultural organisations across the region.
I really enjoyed the day and thought Angela was a very warm and encouraging teacher. I hope our paths cross again.
-Kate
Thank you very much for coming along to do those two sessions on calligraphy. The group really enjoyed it and we had great feedback.
- Age UK South Tyneside
Produce your own calligraphy pieces
Discover the pleasure of learning, form and rhythm through traditional calligraphy, guided step by step in a relaxed, supportive environment.
- Learn the fundamental principles of good calligraphy, including letter structure, spacing and flow
- Develop confidence using dip pens, nibs and ink through guided exercises and practical projects
- Explore traditional scripts such as Foundational Hand, Italic, Uncial, Gothic and Copperplate
- Produce finished pieces over the course of a term, building skills week by week at a comfortable pace
- Learn how to practise independently, with advice on materials, layout and presentation
Calligraphy commissions
Alongside her teaching, Angela undertakes calligraphy commissions for a wide range of organisations across the north east and beyond, including universities, churches, cultural organisations and public bodies, as well as individuals/private clients'.
Her commissioned work includes exhibitions, publications, events and special projects, and is rooted in traditional calligraphy techniques while responding thoughtfully to contemporary contexts.
Creative Calligraphy journal
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