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This book is a fantastic guide for anyone who wants to dive into the world of calligraphy. Bugbee’s teaching style is warm and encouraging, making you feel like she’s right there with you, guiding you through each stroke and flourish. If you’re looking to explore calligraphy in a fun and rewarding way, this book is an absolute must-have.
Enjoy x
Here's a video project of how to make a brush lettering quote with a gradient ink effect, in this tutorial I have used a light blue coloured Pentel Touch Brush Sign Pen and dipped it into a Herbin ink (any fountain pen ink will do).
I’ve added a new brush lettering practice download for you today using the words I sent out yesterday. This one is all about playful composition and experimenting with scale.
This November, I had the absolute pleasure of organising a very special calligraphy workshop: welcoming the incredibly talented Barbara Calzolari over from Italy to teach a beginner-friendly Spencerian course here in London.
The season of sparkle and celebration is almost upon us — and this year, you’re invited to dive into the festive magic in a hands-on, creative way. I’m thrilled to announce my Festive Calligraphy / Bauble workshops, where you’ll learn modern calligraphy techniques and decorate your own personalised Christmas bauble to take home (or gift!).
I was delighted to be invited as a guest speaker by Milly at Blink Lettering for her 2025 The Calligraphy Collection session, held in Exeter. It was such a pleasure to be part of an event that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship and the calligraphy community in such a thoughtful and inspiring way.
I was delighted to take part in Manuscript Pen Company’s CalliFest 2025, leading an online workshop as part of this wonderful celebration of calligraphy and creativity. CalliFest brings together calligraphers and lettering artists from around the world to mark World Calligraphy Day with free workshops, demonstrations and inspiration for all skill levels.
To celebrate World Calligraphy Day 2025, I was delighted to spend the day at the beautiful Fortnum & Mason stationery department, partnering with Manuscript Pen Company to demonstrate their calligraphy pens, nibs and inks.
One of the greatest joys of working as a calligrapher is collaborating with creative teams who truly value detail, atmosphere and craftsmanship. This recent brush lettering project for a very extravagant birthday party in London, planned and designed by Lillingston Events, was exactly that.
I was honoured to be commissioned by the Eden Project to create a bespoke piece of calligraphy to be presented to their Chinese counterparts to mark the opening of Oriental Eden. This was a deeply meaningful project, celebrating not only the launch of a new Eden site, but also the shared values, friendship and collaboration between East and West.
I was delighted to be invited to be the calligrapher demonstrating Manuscript Pen Company’s products at the London Stationery Show 2025.
Across the event, I spent time showcasing a range of Manuscript’s calligraphy pens, nibs and inks, demonstrating how they can be used across different lettering styles. From classic pointed pen calligraphy to more relaxed modern scripts, it was a pleasure to show how versatile and accessible these tools are for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers.
Being invited to create a piece of calligraphy art in support of The Manuscript Pen Company rebrand was a real honour, particularly knowing the depth of history behind the brand. Manuscript has been producing writing instruments since 1856, a legacy that places craftsmanship, innovation and a love of the written word at its very core.
Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters.
I bought this book after taking a Gothecized Italics workshop with Barbara Calzolari in 2020. It was recommended to help support her style of work, having herself been taught by Waters.
December is always one of the most magical months to work as a calligrapher, and this year I had the pleasure of spending time at Jo Malone in Exeter, personalising and engraving boxes and perfume bottles for The Modern Calligraphy Company.
In December, I had the pleasure of teaching a beginner modern calligraphy workshop at the beautiful Caroline Gardiner store in Marylebone, London. Set in the heart of the city, the shop provided the perfect backdrop for a cosy and creative afternoon, surrounded by thoughtfully designed stationery, gifts and festive details.
This summer, I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day at the iconic Fortnum & Mason in London to celebrate World Calligraphy Day 2024 with the wonderful team from Manuscript Pen Company.
Set against the backdrop of Fortnum’s elegant stationery department, I spent the day creating personalised calligraphy pieces for visitors.
Last weekend, the serene coastal setting of the Bedruthan Hotel and Spa became a haven for calligraphy enthusiasts as Master Penman Barbara Calzolari led an enchanting Beginners Spencerian workshop.
This is the perfect exercise for a little bit of lunchtime calligraphy! You can write this quote using nib and ink, pencil, gel pen, fine liner - whatever gets you through the next few minutes as chilled as possible
We all know that one emotional vampire right? My advice is to slowly make changes to your life to avoid them, practice some mindfulness so when you are around them you become more resilient, you really don’t need people who make you feel awful in your life.
You can’t stop the storm but you can learn to surf - the perfect analogy when you live by the coast. This is definitely one of my favourite pieces to write.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed why not take a couple of minutes out and allow yourself to practice some mindful quotes along with me? You can write this quote using nib and ink, pencil, gel pen, fine liner - whatever gets you through the next few minutes as chilled as possible
If like me you tend to leave it to the last minute for Mother’s Day craft ideas then this free calligraphy Mother’s Day download is perfect for you. All you have to do is click on the image above or follow the link below you can download and use this free calligraphy template to create your own Mother’s Day greeting card - all written by hand.
This year, I’m proud to be asked to take part in this creatives spotlight the "Women Crafting the Future" campaign, a testament to the power of female creativity and innovation.
In a digital age dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, the allure of handwritten communication has not faded; if anything, it has become a cherished art form. Cursive calligraphy, with its graceful strokes and flowing lines, offers a unique and timeless way to express oneself.
As couples across the globe prepare to celebrate their love, these champagne glasses serve as a perfect embodiment of the occasion.
In the world of artistic expression, calligraphy stands out as a timeless and elegant craft that has captivated enthusiasts for centuries. If you've ever dreamed of creating stunning, hand-lettered masterpieces, look no further than my Patreon Calligraphy Starter Kit.
Exciting news – I've been accepted onto the prestigious Holly & Co selling platform! It's an honour to be part of this vibrant community that celebrates creativity, entrepreneurship, and all things handmade.
This is the perfect exercise for a little bit of lunchtime calligraphy! You can write this quote using nib and ink, pencil, gel pen, fine liner - whatever gets you through the next few minutes as chilled as possible
It was fantastic to be asked back to teach Modern Calligraphy and the art of lettering to the Graphic Design and also Textile Design students at Plymouth Arts University this past fortnight. The students were really fun to teach and so engaged in learning a new script. I look forward to seeing what they create with this new skill.
So this is a little video showing you how I connect my letters together to create words. You can see it's not difficult - it just takes a lot of practice which you can do with a pencil while you are working it out.