The Little Book of Calming Calligraphy is here. This handbag sized edition is perfect for those that are already hooked on calligraphy and would like to progress. With over 100 quotes, all made into calligraphy by Kirsten Burke & set against pretty water colour washes, or ready for you to add your own touches to, you will never be without inspiration.
Read MoreIn our 3rd book, ‘Secrets of Brush Calligraphy’ we share my love of brush calligraphy with you. If you haven’t got your ow copy yet, here is a chance to have a look inside.
Read MoreIt’s Christmas, so what better gift to give than the Secrets of Brush Calligraphy?! Starting with the basic principles of hand lettering, you will gain a real understanding of letterforms, so that by the end of the book you will be well on your way to mastering this rewarding and absorbing skill.
Read MoreIt’s not always easy to find time to yourself, to be quiet and at peace. We are all aware that doing it is good for us, so why don’t we be like a cat and relax?!! Doing calligraphy forces you to totally switch off, to become utterly absorbed in what you are working on, it’s not possible to think of anything else.
Read MoreThis dual tip brush pen has two brushes - one small and one large, so you can create different sized brush lettering with the turn of a pen! Both ends have a rich black tone which is permanent, so won’t run or smudge. Just pop your pen into your bag and you’re ready to practice your lettering skills anywhere.
Read MoreWe get a real joy from learning this wonderful art form. We see how proudour students are at the end of a workshop when they leave with their own piece of calligraphic art. That is what we have recreated in 'The Secrets of Modern Calligraphy'.
Read MoreHere we are at the beginning of a new year, and it looks like lots of you have resolved to learn something new. Our workshops are filling up as fast as we organise them and we are delighted! Learning calligraphy really is so rewarding.
Read MoreCalligraphy is in the midst of a renaissance, partly due to the idea that there is no wrong or right way to write a letter. Historically calligraphy was rather inflexible, with established letterforms being copied precisely, with the aim to make every letter the same. Modern calligraphy is about being imperfect!
Read More“Thank you so much for such a inspiring class! Not only are you so talented at calligraphy, but you are also excellent at teaching it! I loved every minute and didn't want to stop. I will be coming back for more.” – DB
Read MoreThis once unloved Victorian Substation has been transformed into a space that has style, space and most importantly for any artist, great light. With it's vaulted ceilings, vintage finishes and steel accents it really is a great space to be in.
Read MoreI am really excited to be launching my new range of empathy cards, and they are particularly special to me as they were inspired by my own personal experience with cancer.
Read MoreI design the lettering by hand, sketch it out and then go over the layout I like with ink and a brush.
Read MoreToday, surrounded by technology, humans have an inner need to leave a personal mark in their daily lives. This is evident in cities, where walls are covered in graffiti. As humans, we react to form and texts with our senses.
Read MoreToday’s fashion is to use pointed nibs for calligraphy, creating the think and thin lines of your letterforms, not through the broad nib, but by the amount of pressure you apply when writing, just like with copperplate calligraphy.
Read MoreThere has always been a battle in the calligraphic world - freedom vs. discipline. Those that advocate disciplined, legible work and those, myself included, who prefer expressive, abstract lettering- who have no issue with the work being illegible.
Read MoreTudor Davies interviews Kirsten Burke, to add to the 'designer insights' section of his website. Tudor profiles prestigious designers and design enthusiasts, gaining a keen understanding of their creative process, their background and what they use for inspiration.
Read MoreIt's such fun to be getting all inky, working on two jobs that both require studying 15th century scripts, analysing their neuances to be able to bring them up to date, while keeping true to their origins.
Read MoreAs you may already know, Kirsten Burke designs wedding stationery exclusively for Bride & Groom Direct, under the Mandalay name. She loves to give a contemporary twist to the hottest trends and we hope that when you see her Mandalay invitations,
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