Calligraphers and lettering artists often ask me where I purchase supplies or what groups or individuals I appreciate. Perhaps you will find the following helpful…
Calligraphy Suppliers
Handmade Papers
- Twinrocker – handmade papers in various shapes
Suppliers for Specialty Items
- ClearBags – plastic sleeves, boards, envelopes, etc.
- B&H Photo – Epson ink, fine art digital papers for reproduction
- Airfloat Systems – Boxes and Printpads for shipping finished work
Parchment & Gold Suppliers
- Wehrung & Billmeier – Gold, Palladium, Silver and more
- Golden Leaf Products – Gold, Palladium, agate burnishers, gold leaf supplies and more
- Talas – parchment, gold, bookbinding supplies
- Pergamena – parchment (calf, goat, deer) leathers
- Cowley’s (London, England) – See Talas
Online Workshops or Classes
- Pre-Recorded so you can work at your own pace….
- Masgrimes.com/courses – David Grimes has filmed his Engrosser’s Script, Offhand Flourishing, and French Roundhand styles for his online “Dreaming in Script” programs. Excellent!
- Texas Lettering Arts Council – I have 4 workshops at this link. Italic Basics & Beyond, Decorated Letters, Business of Calligraphy, Calligraphy on Calfskin. They also have pre-recorded ‘Lettering for Holiday Projects’ from years 2021, 2022, 2023. Each one has about 12+ instructors.
Guilds
There are many calligraphy guilds in the major cities around the USA. Look one up in your area. Here are a few that I have crossed paths with….
Colleagues & Blogs
Handsome Ink – Luis & Ana who specialize in onsite engraving and calligraphy. We share the love of Latin dancing! So fun.
Interviews & Features