The Calligraphy Podcast

We asked YOU, our amazing listeners, about the small businesses who create your favorite inks, pens, papers and other supplies. We got an incredible response, and while we couldn't share every single maker on this episode, we created a spreadsheet with all of their info. View the spreadsheet at tinyurl.com/TCPartisans. 

Today, we welcome IAMPETH Master Penman Jake Weidmann on the show. Join us as Jake shares about his calligraphy journey, his favorite condiments and advice for calligraphers of all levels. You can follow Jake @jakeweidmann. Visit his website: jakeweidmann.com Visit Everyday Heirloom at https://everydayheirloomco.com/ Visit Jake's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jmweidmann Watch Jake'...

Stay tuned for a special episode with artist and master penman Jake Weidmann. The full interview will be available July 6. Music credit:Meekness by Kai Engel, used under Creative Common license CC BY 4.0 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Sustains/Kai_Engel_-_Sustains_-_02_Meekness

Ink stirrers, triangles, footballs, oh my! Pens and inks aside, tune into today's episode to hear about the tools that help you do your best work. Laser liner video Laser liner blog Laser liner Ames Lettering Guide blog Ames Lettering Guide Water dish Eraser guard Light box T-square Envelope drying rack Ink Stirrer David Grimes Leather Blotter Phantom Line Guide This episode is sponsored by Paper...

Today we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Joe Vitolo, one of the most well known and humble calligraphy teachers and educators in our community. Dr. Joe shared about his experience in the calligraphy world and even gave us the historical answer to the great debate...is it Copperplate, Engrossers Script or English Roundhand? Grab your notebook because you'll be jotting notes down all episode long...

If you want to go on a calligraphy deep dive, The Flourish Forum is the place to be. We talk with Erica McPhee, the founder of the Flourish Forum, to learn about this welcoming and educational online resource. The Flourish Forum is open to anyone interested in calligraphy and has hundreds of conversations threads all about calligraphy. You can ask questions, share work or participate in one of the...

In today's episode, we talk about what it means to find your calligraphy style. In this episode, we mentioned this book, great for being inspired and learning how to analyze scripts. Edward Johnston's Writing & Illuminating & Lettering. - 1906:  https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.105487/page/n5/mode/2up   This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts....

Today's episode is about social media–not from a business perspective, but from a friendship perspective! Social media has opened up many avenues for collaboration, accountability and friendship amongst calligraphers. We're here to talk about how you can connect and nurture conversations and relationships with fellow calligraphers. Join us for our very first calligraphy exchange! Sign up at tinyur...

During a recent survey that we conducted, Suzanne Cunningham was one of the most requested guests. Well, we listened to you! In this candid and memorable episode, Suzanne shares how she found clients (and vice-versa), her process and favorite supplies, and some amazing advice for calligraphy beginners. For links to Suzanne's favorite tools, go to https://tinyurl.com/s2e3-suzanne Stay in touch with...

Before the bells start ringing, take time to do some wedding planning of your own. In this episode, Christen and Ajab share tips on how to prepare for wedding season. From prepping pricing guides to setting up automatic systems, we'll talk about ways you can plan for success in your business. We talked about Calendly , a way to schedule your time. This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. U...

Maybe you took a break for the holidays, the summer or a busy season. Either way, sometimes it can be hard to bounce back and feel motivated to practice calligraphy. We asked you for your best tips for getting back in the saddle and progressing your calligraphy. Learn more about Morning Pages: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at pa...

The Calligraphy Podcast is coming back! We've been working behind the scenes to bring you another great season, starting March 16. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you can be the first to know when we are live.   Sound credits:  "Ambience, Seaside Waves, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of  freesound.org "12- Swimming Fast" by 14GPanskaValaChristoffer of freesound.org

We started from the bottom, now we're here. Less than a year ago, Christen and Ajab decided to venture into the podcast world with The Calligraphy Podcast. In this final episode of Season 1, we talk through each episode and share some of our favorite moments from the show. Stay tuned for more episodes coming in 2020. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram @thecalligraphypodcast.

Take a look at your calligraphy library–is the Speedball Textbook sitting on your shelf? In this last interview of season one, we sat down with Randall Hasson, the co-editor of the 24th edition of the Speedball Textbook. Randy shares about his own art and experience working on the book. You'll hear about show cards, the history of Speedball nibs and how the book evolved to the place it is today. Y...

From Thanksgiving feasts to holiday cards, this episode is devoted to all the ways you can make calligraphy part of your holiday traditions. We discuss project ideas, client work and personal pieces that will make your home merry and bright. Thanks to justkiddink for the jingle bells .

With calligraphy on the rise, more and more penmen and women are turning their art into a business. We asked our listeners to help us get a grasp of what the calligraphy business climate is like. Are you full-time or part-time? How long have you been in business? What kind of work do you do? These are all questions we asked and YOU answered. We end the show by sharing listener submitted advice for...

After practicing letterform after letterform, it's time to put those strokes to work! Today we are talking about how to layout a calligraphy art piece. From centering, to learning how your eyes trick your mind, we talk about how we approach a blank page, set up our guides, margins and more. For show notes, visit tinyurl.com/ep16-calligraphypodcast Follow us on Instagram @thecalligraphypodcast.

We bring you our second international guest on the show–Hoang Dao of Vietnam. Hoang, a calligrapher, pen maker and artist, is a true inspiration to the calligraphy community. On today's episode, we talk about how Hoang got started in calligraphy, how he approaches his practice and how he made the most of what he had when he started his calligraphy journey. Spoiler–Christen goes bananas when she he...

Today we hear the inspiring story behind Kalo Make Art right from the source. From approaching new scripts to starting a business, we talk about it all from today's special guest Kalo Chu from Hong Kong. You can follow Kalo at @kalomakeart or @shop.kalomake art. You can visit her website at kalomakeart.com

Ajab and Christen get real about how often they practice (and how long their warm ups take!) We all know it is important for amateurs and professionals alike to practice calligraphy, but sometimes we need a little direction in how to set up an efficient practice session. Listen for tips and tricks for stepping up your practice game. Grab the Lowercase Practice eBook here. Download the Basic Guide...

We welcome Dave of Perfect Biscuits and Posted Letter to talk with us about the cases for keeping cursive I school. As a tribute to calligraphy, Posted Letter is offering our listeners 20% off their order of the most recent letter. Visit postedletter.com/tcp and use promo code TCP20. 

It all started with an Instagram survey. We polled our audience on Instagram and learned that like us, many of you keep your old nibs even when they are unusable. After the survey, we knew we needed to talk about the quirks we have as calligraphers. In the episode, we mention the velocity of a pen. Learn more here . Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: iTunes Spot...

Experimenting with new inks is a great way to branch out in your calligraphy journey. Whether you're a sumi lover like Christen, or a walnut ink fan like Ajab, you'll be sure to find the best ink that suits you. And if you're drinking wine or coffee while you write, your beverage can double as your ink pot! Show Notes: tinyurl.com/dipping-in-ink 03:10 - Sumi ink 08:25 - Walnut ink 13:05 - Higgins...

InkSlinger Pen Holders are known for their clean, minimal design and excellent functionality. In this episode, we get to the nitty-gritty of making calligraphy pen holders. Dan of InkSlinger Pens shares his heritage as a woodworker, what inspired him to adapt pen-making as a full-time career, and more! 05:40 - What is a pen holder 06:20 - Pen holder materials  09:25 - The pen-making process 12:08...

What's up podcast? Study and reading are important parts of learning calligraphy. In this episode, #calligranerds Christen and Ajab share their favorite calligraphy books. You'll also hear comments from our listeners who have great resources for you to study from. View Show Notes here: https://tinyurl.com/y3pfjxsv Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: iTunes Spotif...