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Calligraphy for any occasion

Weddings

Add a touch of calligraphy to your wedding stationery and on the day styling.

Commissions

Create a unique gift or mark a special occasion with a one-off handwritten piece.

Workshops

Try calligraphy for yourself in one of our fun and interactive workshops.

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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.

Joanne Taylor Calligraphy

Calligrabuddies: Meet Joanne Taylor Calligraphy

By Angela Reed | January 19, 2021

This year, I want to keep up the good work I started last year developing my own calligraphy skills. It’s about the only resolution* I’ve made! So when the European…

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2020 goals

Creative Calligraphy: Review of the Year 2020

By Angela Reed | December 14, 2020

It’s fair to say that 2020 has been a year like no other. Covid-19 sent the world into a tailspin, with the UK Government imposing a national lockdown in March…

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Winter Wellness Art

Winter Wellness Art at The Shipley Art Gallery

By Angela Reed | December 13, 2020

The winter chill is setting in and cosy nights are upon us. The festive season is in full swing, but if you need a break from the hustle and bustle…

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calligraphy tools paper

Christmas Calligraphy Gift Guide 2020

By Angela Reed | December 10, 2020

I’ve submitted my Christmas wish list to Santa (or in my case, the husband) and as you can imagine, there are a few calligraphy-related requests in there. While 2002 has…

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Pointed Pen Uncials

Brushing up on my own calligraphy skills

By Angela Reed | December 10, 2020

During lockdown, I’ve been turning my business back into a hobby. I’ve learned two new calligraphy scripts in the last month – Italian Hand with Heather Held and Pointed Pen…

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Walker's Copperplate Ink

Celebrating calligrapher Brian G. Walker

By Angela Reed | November 17, 2020

I have recently discovered the magic of Walker’s Copperplate Ink – and the man behind it. The late Brian Walker was an experienced penman of many years standing and his…

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