Decoding the Mysteries of Calligraphy Inks
Explore the art of choosing the perfect ink. From breaking down their base ingredients to discovering which types perform best on various su
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Kirsten Burke
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Calligraphy with Bounce: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calligraphy allows for endless creativity and a great technique to add flair and personality to your lettering is "bounce."
Maisie
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Embrace the Seasons: Using Seasonal Doodles for Calligraphy Practice
Combine the aesthetics of calligraphy with simple drawings using the pressure and release technique. Practicing calligraphy is essential,...
Kirsten Burke
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Taking Great Photos of your Calligraphy with your Smart Phone
We know how frustrating it can be to spend all your time on your calligraphy, and then when you want to share your work, the colours look wr
Kirsten Burke
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How Calligraphy began & how to Begin!
Writing instruments you thought had disappeared into the mists of time are reappearing, being embraced by an increasingly wider audience.
Kirsten Burke
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How to Write an Ampersand in Calligraphy
The ampersand represents the word and. It is actually a ligature (two characters combined) an e and t from the Latin word et, meaning...
Kirsten Burke
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Beginner Series Part 2 - How to Use your Calligraphy Kit
Modern calligraphy is easy to learn and all you need is a pen holder, nib, paper and ink. Let's learn how to use them.
Kirsten Burke
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Beginner Series Part 4 - Common Calligraphy Problems
We suggest solutions to the most common calligraphy problems, from poor ink flow to ink dropping everywhere.
Kirsten Burke
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Beginner Series Part 1 - The 4 Things you Need to Start
For modern calligraphy you need a pointed nib, sometimes called a drawing nib. Avoid broad edged nibs with a wide flat end.
Kirsten Burke
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Calligraphy Reinvented!
There has always been a battle in the calligraphic world - freedom vs. discipline.
Kirsten Burke
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Talking calligraphy with Kirsten Burke
Kirsten discusses her distinctive take on the traditional craft of calligraphy. Using either brush or nib, she turns words in to images.
Kirsten Burke
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Halloween Inspiration
As the summer days seem to draw lazily to a close and the autumn breeze picks up, we wrap up a little warmer. Our workshop in Birdham is...
Kirsten Burke
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Calligraphic Tool Adventures
Is your handwriting terrible? It doesn’t matter. You aren’t artistic? It doesn’t matter. You can still get amazing results.
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