Modern calligraphy is an affordable hobby - here's an honest list of the basics you'll need to get started, and some curated gift sets for calligraphers this Christmas!

A traditional family tree with red ink calligraphy and border illustration, commissioned by the Fleming family from Claire at By Moon and Tide Calligraphy, UK

I teach calligraphy workshops all around Cumbria to give you all the knowledge so you can practice your new skills at home! Learning calligraphy is different to craft workshops because...

Introducing my hand painted calligraphy name baubles for Christmas 2024

It's been a busy week in my calligraphy studio with Christmas on the horizon, family trees and calligraphy poems on my desk, and some lovely commissions to write too! Tap for photos and reviews :)

Pleasantly rambling thoughts and musings on calligraphy and maths. As a calligrapher of 20 years I still learn lots from students at my workshops across Cumbria. Beginners are always welcome!

A calligraphy quote with a little bit of swearing and photos!

Images of a custom calligraphy practice piece - Ed Sheeran hand written with a dip pen and nib. Calligraphy by Claire Gould, By Moon and Tide, UK

Calligraphy practice with this popular modern wedding reading: "Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn’t it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and...

Examples of calligraphy family trees with photographs. All handwritten in the UK by Claire Gould at By Moon and Tide.