Plymouth’s Inaugural Calligraphy Festival to Play Host to World-Renowned Penman Barbara Calzolari
The City of Plymouth is set to play host to a world-renowned master penwoman at Plymouth’s inaugural Calligraphy Festival this summer. Lyndsey Gribble, the founder of Wild Sea Calligraphy, has invited Master Penwoman Barbara Calzolari to attend the three-day Calligraphy Festival in August.
Wild Sea Calligraphy May Recap
May has been quite an unexpectedly busy month, from wedding calligraphy, workshops, open studios, anniversaries and holidays. Sometimes, I find it really hard to document every piece of what is going on in my life through social media - so here’s a little recap…
The Calligraphy Summer Festival
This three-day workshop combines mindfulness through making. Spend a couple of hours in the morning and in the afternoon each day with Master Penman Barbara Calzolari.
How to write the months of the year in modern calligraphy
Are you just starting your calligraphy journey and just starting to put letters together? Writing the months of the year is a fun no-pressure exercise that I found helped improve my calligraphy. Here I will teach you the why using a simple HB pencil alongside your nib and ink leads to perfect modern calligraphy each time.
Modern Calligraphy Workshops Devon and Cornwall
Have you ever wanted to improve your handwriting, take up a mindful craft or simply a new creative skill?
My beginners modern calligraphy and brush lettering workshops are perfect for those who are at the beginning of their creative journey or wishing to improve skills already learnt over the years.
Latest Patreon Project - Happy Easter
My latest calligraphy project has now been uploaded to Patreon. This project is for my Manuscript tier members and includes a line art download of the above Happy Easter piece for your trace over, learn how it’s all put together and practice in your own time.
Bespoke calligraphy workshops for you and your friends (or even your colleagues!)
I wanted to share with you some exciting news! Now that I am nicely snuggled into my new studio at Alma Yard, I can now officially offer bespoke calligraphy day and half-day workshops for bridal parties, special events and team building groups at my calligraphy studio in Plymouth, Devon.
How to make a quick Mother's Day greetings card with calligraphy and ink
This video is perfect if you haven't quite had the chance to nip out and buy a card for that special person on Mother's Day.
Learn how to flourish modern calligraphy
Today you will learn how to flourish your modern calligraphy with my favourite calligraphy flourishes. These are the failsafe flourishes that I use all the time. By learning these you will be able to develop your calligraphy flourishing.
Festive Calligraphy Projects on Patreon
Each month I work on a different theme, sometimes the theme is based on the season or I create projects and live zoom sessions around areas of modern calligraphy that I feel you as a beginner would really like to learn and receive support with.