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 Are you feeling so overwhelemed and discouraged by life? Did life shock or surprise you with a gut wrenching event?  But even in the place of running empty emotionally do you feel God calling you to help someone? In this episode, I give 3 reasons why we should take the little we feel we have emotionally and spiritually and still help others that are in need. Even while we are in need ourselves! A...

 Would you like your Calligraphy to be more smooth? Do you wonder if you only need more practice to improve? In this episode, I answer the questions above, and give you many reasons why warmups should be included in your Calligraphy practice routine After listening to this episode, you'll understand the benefits of warmups and how it helps you transition from a stressful day to a time for play. If...

Do you wish to create elegant letters with the pointed pen? Do you want to do Calligraphy with ink? Are you wondering what tools you should get? In this episode, I give you all the tools you need to start learning Pointed Pen Calligraphy and to make it portable. As a busy mom, we need more flexiblity, cleanliness and portability and our tools should be aligned with this. After listening to this ep...

Mama are you trying to do Calligraphy and it's not working out? Are you having a hard time getting ink to flow? Or letters to look ok? It's so frustrating to spend time trying to diagnose an issue rather than writing beautiful letters! In this episode, I give 3 quick hacks you can do to help you decide if it's your tool or something that you are doing wrong. These are the first things I check when...

Do you dream of writing scripture beautifully? Would you love to gift others with beautifully written scripture? Or would you want to learn how to write scripture Calligraphy to decorate your house? In this episode, I interview Angenise Rawls who shares her beautiful journey of how God guided her to learning Calligraphy. And how she now has ministry blessing others with her skill. You will gather...

Are you tired of hand pain? Have your kids been complaining that their hand hurts? Are you nervous about your shaky hands? In this episode, I talk about 5 fixes that are easy and quick to do to reduce both hand pain and shaky hand. Anyone can implement these fixes including you kids! Get ready to improve your writing so you can write longer and more comfortably. Mama I want to keep you pain free!...

Have you wondered how to setup up your desk to do Calligraphy well? Are you struggling with shoulder, back, knee or neck pain when writing? Are you looking for a more comfortable position to write in? Where is the best place to put your lamp? In this episode, I give you 5 basic tips you have NOT thought about when setting up your Calligraphy space. I talk about how to reduce pain, how high you sho...

Are you hoping to use Calligraphy in Bible journaling, greeting cards and your other artistic projects? Are you looking for a quick way without risking spilling ink? Or are you just looking for a style that's more approachable in this season of your life? In this episode, I give you all the tools you need to start learning Brush Pen Calligraphy. It's easy to get stuck buying multiple type of brush...

Have you ever been surprised when learning Calligraphy? Maybe something didn't go as expected or you get trapped in thinking there's only a certain way to learn Calligraphy? It's time to shed some light on some of the common misleading information. In this episode, I talk about 6 common myths about Calligraphy that I see on the internet All. THE. TIME. Not knowing that these are myths can but you...

Pencil Calligraphy is a legit form of Calligraphy that many people enjoy. It's a great fit for moms because of the flexibility and minimal tools. In this episode I go over all the tools you need to do Pencil Calligraphy successfully. I hope this inspires you to start today! Your Calligrafriend, Joanna Mentioned in this episodes: Blackwing Pencils: https://blackwing602.com/products/blackwing-set-of...

Hey Callie (Beautiful!), Are you excited about getting you tools for Calligraphy ? Are you looking forward to getting fun and juicy pens? In this episode a share *10 things to consider before going out and buying to avoid the common mistakes. Those 10 basics are: Make sure you did Step 1 and 2 Calligraphy tools are not expensive.  Have the correct paper weight Choose the pen based on the style or...

Today I cover the pros and cons of Self Pace and Calligraphy 1:1 Coaching. Both are fantastic options for a mom looking for flexibility when learning.  Self- Pace gives you a lot of freedom in your learning pace while Coaching allows you to go deeper. This episode will save your money and time as you find the best type of Calligraphy class for you! Your Calligrafriend, Joanna Mentioned in this epi...

You might not be aware that there are different types of Calligraphy classes that you can choose. There are In-Person workshops, Online workshops, self -paced and coaching. In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons through the perspective of a busy mom. This episode will save your money and time as you find the best type of Calligraphy class for you! Your Calligrafriend, Joanna Mentioned in...

Today I have five uplifting reasons you can let go of guilt and pursue Calligraphy if that's the passion that God placed on you heart. I was at this crossroads 5 years ago when I started learning Calligraphy. I felt bad leaving my kids at home without me. I questioned whether I was doing the right thing. I hope this episodes uplifts you and removes the burden of guilt. Your Calligrafriend, Joanna...

Hey mama, Are you looking for a Calligraphy Teacher and different learning options? Today I give 4 ways and 2 bonus ways to find Calligraphy teachers with online and in-person options.  Not all of these ways are obvious as a beginner Calligraphy. A few of them took me months to figure out. I want YOU to be able to get started on your Calligraphy journey and easily find the right classes for you. I...

Hey Mama, The differences between Modern and Traditional Calligraphy is another big distinction to understand in the Calligraphy world. But more importantly, which one should YOU learn? If you want to do both, which one should you learn first? Would learning Modern Calligraphy make you more creative? Tune in to get all the answers and understand which is best for you! Your Calligrafriend, Joanna L...

Calligraphy and Cursive look so similar! How do we tell them apart? I dive into differences and similarities and a little bit of history to give you more context. This episode will make it easier to understand them! I hope you take away that you can use both Cursive and Calligraphy for enjoyment in writing. Your Calligrafriend, Joanna Books mentioned: The Art of Cursive Penmanship by Michael Sull...

Hey Mama,  Today we dive into the benefits of learning Copperplate script for moms.  Copperplate Script orginated in the 1700s and had a revival in 2010. If your goals for learning Calligraphy are wanting to make money, make trendy cards or be able to write more formally, this episode is for you! Don't miss the benefits of writing this beautiful 'Hand". Your Calligrafriend, Joanna Books mentioned:...

A lot of people think Calligraphy is just learning one script, a handwriting style. But there are actually many styles you can learn and mix together. Today I talk about about two main type of styles with names of scripts and a brief history. Be excited to have your world of handwriting grow bigger! Your Calligrafriend, Joanna Broad Edge Scripts mentioned: Broad Edge Scripts are: Italic (very popu...

Hey Mama, If you have been dabbling in Calligraphy without a plan - this episode is for YOU! Together we will go through 10 steps to learning how to make your own beautiful Calligraphy pieces. This includes everything from getting tools, setting up your desk, writing your first words then to making your own pieces. If learning Calligraphy has been on your heart but the how to seems difficult, lean...

Hey Mama, This week we'll talk about your plan to Learn Calligraphy in 2025! But first, let's bring that plan to God. In this episode I talk about how Romans 12 inspire us to renew our minds and give us a attitude to follow while learning a new skill. Included is a simple actionable step to help in renewing our mind and get prepared to learn Calligraphy. Don't miss this one! Your Calligrafriend, J...

ANNOUNCEMENT!! This podcast is now: Calligraphy For Christian Moms. We are starting 2025 with big changes, new goals and a fun new adventure. If you are a Christian mom looking to learn the unique and meaningful skill of Calligraphy, this episode is for you! I can't wait to see your beautiful handwriting! Your Calligrafriend, Joanna ⭐ Sign Up for my email list here !  ⭐ Script Kids Box:   www.sc...

Tracing is a very popular method of learning to write letters. But is it effective? Today I break down when tracing doesn't work and when it does work well for learning letters. I hope this episode inspires new writing practice for your children that is more engaging. Your Calligrafriend, Joanna ⭐ Sign Up for my email list here !  ⭐ Script Kids Box:   www.scriptkidscalligraphy.com Use Code: HCPo...

Hey Mama, This is an episode for you! If you've been reflecting over the busyness of your year or you had a busy holiday season and you are looking for a way to relax Calligraphy can be that new hobby for you that gets you to slow down. I talk about why Calligraphy is a good fit and how it help you reduce stress. I hope you had a beautiful end of your year and best wishes in 2025! Your Calligrafri...

Hey Mama, Even though Calligraphy can be formal, it can used and made playful as well! In this episode I give my method for making learning letters fun for any child. Tune in to get rid of boring writing lessons. Your Calligrafriend, Joanna Pens mentioned in this episode: https://tinyurl.com/myfavbrushpenforkids   ⭐ Limited time left for Calligraphy lessons (for mamas!) next year! Email me at joa...