Calligraphy, Lettering Design and Workshops in Yorkshire

LEARN CALLIGRAPHY

Calligraphy Workshops

Want to learn calligraphy but not sure where to start? Join one of my regular workshops!

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-themed calligraphy setup including black and white paper with 'Merry Christmas' and practice , black dove-shaped gift tags with 'joy' and 'peace' written in script, gold ink jar, small bottles of black ink, a pointed pen, a box, and sprig of holly.

Calligraphy Services

Elevate your special event with custom calligraphy. Add warmth and character with unique personalisation for place cards, menus and more.

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Three white place cards with elegant black calligraphy writing displaying the names Lily, Daniel, and Florence on a cream-coloured fabric surface, with a branch of pussy willow flowers nearby.

Hand Engraving

Add a touch of artistry and sophistication to your store or special event.

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A person holding a Miss Dior perfume bottle while using a small hand engraver to engrave it.
Business cards with the name 'Peter Black' and title 'Virtuoso Guitarist' in black and white and gold on a light background.

Lettering Design

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Bespoke logotypes, branding and packaging with unique personality and meticulous attention to detail.

Decorative autumn display with a black vase holding dried branches, an orange pumpkin with white painted decorative letter A', and a smaller green pumpkin on a white surface against a plain wall.

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Faux Calligraphy

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A sheet of dotted paper with hand lettering that reads 'Brush Calligraphy Essentials' and a pink marker pen. Also visible are some gold paper clips, a pink box of Sakura Gelly Roll pens, part of a pink and orange gift wrapping paper, and a piece of white paper or card with a floral design.

Brush Calligraphy Supplies

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A sheet of paper with Copperplate calligraphy handwritten text, a round wooden tray with calligraphy tools, including nibs, ink bottle, and pen, on a white marble surface.

Pointed Pen Calligraphy Tools

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Hey, I’m Ellie..

I am a lettering artist and calligrapher based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Combining my love for the written word and 15+ years of graphic design experience, I create distinctive lettering for branding, packaging, publishing and advertising.

I also share my passion for beautiful letters by teaching a variety of calligraphy workshops in Halifax.

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