Take your creative lettering to the next level with A Year in Calligraphy. The latest book from Kirsten Burke is packed full of fun, easy-to-follow craft projects and techniques that will inspire you through every season: create everything from calendars and cards to baubles and biscuits!

The projects here will develop your creative lettering skills with nib pens, brush pens and paintbrushes. You'll be writing on pumpkins, bottles, watering cans, wrapping paper and more. Then, record and reflect on your new skills in the interactive journal pages each month.

With practice space and traceable letters throughout, and template cards to pull out, use and keep, this is the perfect book for crafty calligraphers looking for their next project.

An inspirational monthly journal and workbook to develop your creative calligraphy throughout the seasons.

About the Author
Kirsten Burke has been a professional calligrapher for more than twenty years and is one of the leading lettering artists working in the UK. After qualifying with a degree in graphic design, Kirsten completed a postgrad course in traditional calligraphy, illuminated lettering, gilding and bookbinding. What she loved most was experimentation, making bold, vibrant contemporary artworks and making pictures out of words. In 1997, Kirsten and her friend Jill Hembling set up The Modern Calligraphy Company and Kirsten became the 'Master Calligrapher' for Estee Lauder luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Creme de la Mer, Bobby Brown and Rolls Royce. Kirsten Burke Design has been commissioned to do work on behalf of clients including HM The Queen, the President of China, BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Grey Goose Vodka, Harley Davidson and The Guardian. The company has sold more than 10 million greeting cards nationwide via shops including John Lewis, WH Smith, Waitrose, Harrods, Fenwick and Liberty. The Modern Calligraphy company is now the best-trusted calligraphy company in the UK, with more than 70 calligraphers running workshops nationwide. In 2020, they launched live stream workshops with great success, and are now teaching budding calligraphers all over the world. YouTube: Kirsten Burke The Modern Calligraphy Co Instagram: themoderncalligraphyco Twitter: kirstenburkeart Facebook: The Modern Calligraphy Co. Pinterest: The Modern Calligraphy Co. www.themoderncalligraphyco.com Kirsten Burke has been a professional calligrapher for more than twenty years and is one of the leading lettering artists working in the UK. After qualifying with a degree in graphic design, Kirsten completed a postgrad course in traditional calligraphy, illuminated lettering, gilding and bookbinding. What she loved most was experimentation, making bold, vibrant contemporary artworks and making pictures out of words. In 1997, Kirsten and her friend Jill Hembling set up The Modern Calligraphy Company and Kirsten became the 'Master Calligrapher' for Estee Lauder luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Creme de la Mer, Bobby Brown and Rolls Royce. Kirsten Burke Design has been commissioned to do work on behalf of clients including HM The Queen, the President of China, BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Grey Goose Vodka, Harley Davidson and The Guardian. The company has sold more than 10 million greeting cards nationwide via shops including John Lewis, WH Smith, Waitrose, Harrods, Fenwick and Liberty. The Modern Calligraphy company is now the best-trusted calligraphy company in the UK, with more than 70 calligraphers running workshops nationwide. In 2020, they launched live stream workshops with great success, and are now teaching budding calligraphers all over the world. YouTube: Kirsten Burke The Modern Calligraphy Co Instagram: themoderncalligraphyco Twitter: kirstenburkeart Facebook: The Modern Calligraphy Co. Pinterest: The Modern Calligraphy Co. www.themoderncalligraphyco.com


Book Information
ISBN 9781787415072
Author Kirsten Burke
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Studio Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 705g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 195mm * 20mm