• The Joy of Modern Calligraphy
    competition - Crafts for adults

    {Giveaway} The Joy of Modern Calligraphy

    August 3, 2021 - By 

    I love learning a new craft and the lovely sunny days of Summer seem a great time to try. Last week Search Press published The Joy of Modern Calligraphy by Joyce Lee. It’s been a while since I tried calligraphy but it’s a lovely craft and handwritten lettering can be used for all kinds of occasions. The Joy of Modern Calligraphy Joyce Lee first picked up a calligraphy pen when she started making stationery for her wedding. For her, it is now a way of life, her career and what she calls a ‘calligraventure’. In this practical and inspiring book, Joyce…

  • celebrating World Calligraphy Day
    competition - Family Life

    The art of calligraphy and celebrating World Calligraphy Day

    August 7, 2019 - By 

    Did you know that on the 14th August World Calligraphy Day is celebrated? I didn’t know there was a special day to celebrate calligraphy but I love the sound of it! apparently World Calligraphy Day was started by the Pen Museum in 2017 to celebrate the art of calligraphy and hand lettering. Have you heard of calligraphy before? It’s a visual art of decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering. I was lucky enough to try modern calligraphy with Quill London a few years ago. I also reviewed a fab book called Nib & Ink which is a great workbook if you…