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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.

artwork

Collaborating with artist Emma Gosling

By Angela Reed | May 2, 2020

This commission was a special collaboration between two South Shields creatives that will hopefully become a family heirloom.   When the request first landed in my inbox, I knew just…

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Restoring a Victorian Family Bible

By Angela Reed | April 26, 2020

Calligraphy commissions come in all shapes and sizes. Being an ex-journalist, I love hearing the story behind each one and becoming a part of that story. But every now and…

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The European Pointed Pen Collective: Copperplate Envelope Exchange

By Angela Reed | April 12, 2020

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I’ve been taking part in the European Pointed Pen Collective (EPPC) Copperplate Envelope Exchange. The EPPC was established in January 2019 by…

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The Cultural Spring: Phase 3 Consultation

By Angela Reed | March 31, 2020

I am proud to be one of the artists associated with The Cultural Spring, which has improved access to the arts in Sunderland and South Tyneside over the last six…

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Coronavirus (Covid-19): Calligraphy Care Package

By Angela Reed | March 23, 2020

As the UK population stays home in a bid to lessen the impact of coronavirus Covid-19, the calligraphy enthusiasts among us will be picking up our pens in a bid…

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Calligraphy Podcasts

By Angela Reed | March 13, 2020

I’m not one of these people who can work with background noise. When I’m working on a calligraphy commission, I need silence so I can concentrate, but I do like…

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