In a world filled with gadgets and knick-knacks, experience gifts are rising as a thoughtful alternative that brings joy and value long after the moment of unwrapping. If you're searching for a unique and enriching gift idea, calligraphy events and workshops offer the perfect blend of creativity, mindfulness, and skill-building. Whether for a seasoned artist or someone looking to pick up a new hobby, these experiences encourage personal growth and provide an opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.

Creative hobbies, crafts and art forms can be celebrated any day of the year really, but this year Manuscript who established World Calligraphy Day are recognising the art of beautiful writing on Friday 16 August 2024. And we should absolutely celebrate with them… but how?

I've been thinking up ways and realised there's so much ready to share with you at my finger-tips, so below is a bunch of ways you can get your calligraphy started... or back up and running!

Spring is the perfect time to set intentions and align your goals with the energy of renewal and growth. By following these actionable steps, you can infuse your spring with purpose and create a season filled with intentionality. From reflecting on your values to practicing mindfulness in nature, there are plenty of creative ways to set intentions this spring. Embrace the opportunity for growth and let your intentions blossom and flourish in the vibrant energy of the season. Ready to spring into intention? Let's make this season your most intentional yet!

Overwhelm can creep up on you. And often we’re spinning in it by the end of the day / week. When we’re overwhelmed, we’re often doing things that aren’t actually helping reduce the overwhelm. So what can we do? I list a few ways to help ease overwhelm and share even more in my free calming calligraphy workbook to dip-into and de-stress whenever you need it.

Self-care is one thing, creativity is another. But what happens when you bring them together and how do they affect our minds and mood? Read on to hear my story and why I've created a brand new course to support your own self-care ritual.

Discover six ways to reignite your creativity and grab your free download to plan your creative sensory landscape.

I had no idea I was struggling. It was the moment I found myself in tears in the corner of the bedroom trying to hide from guests in the next room, my family and, well, life. But what helped me was something I had long forgotten.

It was the moment I found myself in tears in the corner of the bedroom trying to hide from guests in the next room, my family and, well, life. So how do I channel my inner calm…with a pen. Let me show you how.