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F is for ... paying respects? 😅😅😅 I don’t even play video games, why do I know that? I think I just spend too much time on the internet! . I’m back from Brisbane and settling back into everyday life. Teaching flourishing again tonight with my Thursday crew, so I hope they’re as excited about ovals as I am (spoiler: they are, I love this group) and gearing up for two workshops in Melbourne on 22 June - introductory miniscule, and a majuscules workshop for beginners and advanced. I feel like every workshop I teach makes me a better teacher, and I really love doing it ❤️ I mean, oh no, I have to spend a day talking about my favourite subject to people who also love it, so terrible 😂😂😂 . I hope you’re all staying warm! Winter’s settling in too, and I’m very happy about it! . #lovemyjob #calligraphy #f #pressf #alphabetchallenge #fisforflourish #flourishing #learncalligraphy #calligraphyworkshopsmelbourne #melbournecalligraphy #learncopperplate #copperplatemelbourne #melbourneart #melbourneartists #leonardtEFP #oddlysatisfying #asmr #turquoiseforever #gouache #alphabetchallenge #moyagraphy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxg1V_CFiNO/?igshid=40d6wza5gqoe

The way practice paper buckles when it’s carrying enough ink ... mmmmm 😍😍 . A LOT of you wanted to join in on the Live I did this morning to have your names written! I’m looking at a list of nearly 200 and climbing ... I’ll keep using it for warm ups over the next week or two but I can’t guarantee anything 😅😅 But I’ll try to do Lives more often so you have more of a chance to jump in. I just didn’t anticipate the interest! . Anyway, if you swipe, here’s three pages of names - tag yourself if you’re in it! I made some very experimental choices in some of these flourishes and caps, and it didn’t always work out well, but that’s how we learn - by doing, then analysing, then trying not to repeat mistakes. Or something! . The Live will be available for most of another day if you really want to hear me ramble on while I write 😂 and you can still respond to the question box in Stories until it disappears. We’ll see how many I can get to! . . . #calligraphy #warmingup #writeyourname #moyagraphy #melbourne #melbournecalligraphy #6mm x-height #experimentalcopperplate #tagyourself #penmanship #traditionalart #paper #ink #love #live https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHzqmbFB2_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1702lco0b0xqb

Simple but elegant. Also I still really love this bee seal from @stamptitude! The gold powder too - okay this is why you gotta join your local calligraphy guild - we had a bunch of it labelled “gilding powder” and nobody knows how exactly to use it, so we’re all experimenting. It sticks really well to wax seals! . . . #calligraphy #waxseal #waxstamp #waxsealstamp #oddlysatisfying #satisfying #melbourne #melbournecalligraphy #calligraphynerdsunite #sealing #snailmail #mail #penpal #glam #stationery #weddingstationery #lovemyjob https://www.instagram.com/p/BsPJgTmF9PF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j99gokrax6hl

On my desk this afternoon: prepping some elements for this weekend’s Christmas Flourish workshop. We’ll be combining these into wreaths and making sweet little cards. No experience needed - you don’t even have to be a calligrapher! Your kits will include everything you need - paints, brushes, #moblique, nibs, cards - and I’ll even bring snacks. 😂 . If you do want to add lettering to the cards there are a few spots left in the morning’s beginner class too - and if you come to both classes, or if you bring a friend, you can use discount code MORETHEMERRIER for 15% off. 🎄💪❤️ . #melbourne #calligraphy #calligraphyclasses #flourishing #aussiechristmas #christmascrafts #learncalligraphy #calligraphynerd #melbournecalligraphy #artclass #artworkshops #calligraphyworkshops #cardmaking #embellishment #lovemyjob https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6dPTsFidn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=191si8ho6ewts

I picked up this coral J. Herbin ink from Milligram just before Christmas while it was on sale, but haven’t had a chance to play till now. I didn’t realise it was a pearlescent! I love it! You guys know I’m a sucker for shiny ink 😂 . It’s not quite the @pantone colour of the year but not far off. But it’s beautiful. I need more coral in my life this year. Maybe I need a trip to the beach ... 🏖 😌 . I’m teaching classes again on January 19th in Brunswick and I’m definitely gonna make everyone’s name tags coral! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 . . . . . #melbournecalligraphy #melbourne #calligraphy #asmr #satisfying @jherbininks @milligramstore #copperplate #calligraphy #learncalligraphy #calligraphyclasses #calligraphyworkshop #colour #colourislove #gillott303 #traditionalcalligraphy #oldschool #writebyhand #handwriting #liveyourbestlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BsSvosTFXrp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pjrweagk1zjq

I still love filling out marriage certificates. It’s always special to be asked to work on something so important. And a little nerve-wracking, of course - no room for mistakes 😅 . . . #melbournecalligraphy #melbournewedding #marriagecertificate #calligraphy #asmr #oddlysatisfying #satisfying #copperplate #weddingcelebrant #weddingcelebrantmelbourne #lovemyjob https://www.instagram.com/p/BoIt5K8gTir/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1spjpzvns0sfo

If you have nothing on this weekend, there’s still a few seats in both my classes at @pathhunting on Saturday! Complete beginners welcome in the morning, those who are a little more experienced in the afternoon. I’d love to see you there. You can book seats through the link in my profile xx . . . . #melbournecalligraphy #melbourne #calligraphy #copperplate #englishroundhand #learncalligraphy #calligraphyworkshop #calligraphyclasses #melbourneart #melbourneartist #moyagraphy #handwriting #beautifulwriting #handlettering #handtypography #saturdayvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrmnNnlX6p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tq5gnmj2ea89

Quick post before I go to bed ... it’s after midnight on a Friday night but what else would I be doing? 😅✍🏻💋 but seriously, bed in a second! . This is a capital B that’s more “creative” than “correct” ... but I like it. As long as it’s still balanced, I think I can get away with it. 😇 . (I could do these capitals in alphabetical order ... or I could just do whatever I feel like. Guess which I picked?) . If you’re in Melbourne and you want to do either an introductory copperplate workshop, a flourishing workshop (oh yeahhh) or both, you’ll probably want to be on my mailing list by Saturday night 🤫😉 . . . . #melbournecalligraphy #handlettering #melbourne #calligraphy #copperplate #flourishing #satisfying #oddlysatifying #handtype #handwriting #learncalligraphy #calligraphyworkshop #lovemyjob https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJhn41gMVp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gnzdz93twcgx