Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts Acanthus leaves can be challenging to illustrate on a calligraphy commission, but they’re so beautiful and they really add to a piece! I’ve been emailing about these today, in discussions about a poem in calligraphy to celebrate someone’s life. I wanted to show how fabulous a more detailed acanthus leaf can look on a navy … Read more "Acanthus leaves for a calligraphy border" The post Acanthus leaves for a calligraphy bor ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts These are some examples of the calligraphy family trees I’ve written for customers. With every traditional family tree I offer options for different colour leaves – green and autumnal colours are most popular. Every tree is entirely hand written with calligraphy tools: a dip pen and ink, with a variety of nibs used for the … Read more "Traditional family tree examples in calligraphy" The post Traditional family tree examp ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts A tiny little blog today, as I have a last minute wedding place name order to write and send. I’ve also got two calligraphy poems and a family tree on my work desk, so only a few minutes spare to write! However – I have a really important message for couples looking for wedding place … Read more "Please order your wedding place names in time!" The post Please order your wedding place names in time! appeared first on By Mo ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts It’s really interesting to be a creative person with a small business, especially when it comes to your ‘brand’. I mean, right now my ‘brand’ is layers of thermals, purple hair and papery chaos. That’s on the surface, at least! I think what I’m trying to say is that I am my calligraphy business, and … Read more "Plant-based, not perfect – my calligraphy life!" The post Plant-based, not perfect – my calligraphy life! appea ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts I really like writing little gift guides, and I haven’t done one since Christmas so I thought I’d find some lovely sustainable Mother’s Day ideas to share here! It’s really important to me to find ethical gifts. I try to shop plastic-free, and support local small businesses or ethical marketplaces wherever I possibly can. In … Read more "Sustainable Mother’s Day gift ideas" The post Sustainable Mother’s Day gift ideas app ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts Wedding planning is like a rollercoaster or stepping stones where you’re leaping from one new experience to the next at what feels like a hundred miles an hour. There are venue visits where you’re led around a country mansion by someone who works there. (Imagine!) There are private menu tastings, zooms with photographers, personal appointments … Read more "My step by step guide to ordering your wedding calligraphy" The po ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts I’ve been as quiet as a little mouse this January. Happily I can tell you why… I’ve been scampering up this brand new family tree! Not only this one… I have seven(ish) more family trees in production behind the scenes! Everyone should be able to have their own family tree. They’re not just for rich … Read more "Sneaky peek! Colourful family trees coming soon!" The post Sneaky peek! Colourful family trees coming soon! appe ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts I’m over the moon to have a full calendar of calligraphy workshops for 2024. Booking is open now for workshops around Cumbria – I’ve listed them here, with links for tickets. Advance booking is recommended, as most of these classes sold out last year! See the bottom of the page for locations map. 2024 modern … Read more "Calligraphy workshops announcement – Spring 2024 and more!" The post Calligraphy workshops announcemen ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts It doesn’t happen often, but my personalised handwritten baubles are a product I’m absolutely besotted with. They’re a joy to make, they look lovely and I have the best time making and writing them. They’re also really special – that one-of-a-kind Christmas present I can imagine people giving, knowing they’re made with love. The care … Read more "A special, personalised Christmas gift they’ll fall in love with time after ..read more

Calligraphy by Claire Gould from By Moon & Tide Calligraphy - A beautiful, modern calligraphy service covering the UK and specialising in weddings, family trees and gifts It’s always an absolute treat to teach calligraphy, and this coming November and December I’ll be hosting a handful of calligraphy classes in Cumbria: in Ulverston, High Newton, Kendal and around Penrith. These calligraphy classes will all be playful and experimental. I will be showing you the calligraphy tools I use, so that you can … Read more "Discover calligraphy pens and nibs at my calligraphy classes in Cumbria!" Th ..read more