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 tinyurl.com/TCPmail. This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com...
Apr 27, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 us on Instagram !...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com in April and May 2020 for 10% off your online order. Discount do...
Mar 30, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 paperinkarts.com in April and May 2020 for 10% off your online order. Discount does not apply towards ...
Mar 16, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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...
Feb 18, 2020•1 min
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.
Dec 23, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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. You can find Randy at hassonstudio.com.
Dec 09, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 .
Nov 25, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 those starting their own business. Follow us on Instagram @thecalligraphypodcast.
Nov 17, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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.
Oct 28, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 hears Hoang’s tip for prepping handmade paper! You can find out more about Hoang at huyhoangdao.com....
Oct 14, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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
Oct 01, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 to Calligraphy Warmups here. Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: ...
Sep 16, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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.
Sep 02, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 Spotify Google Play Stitcher...
Aug 19, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 Eternal Ink 15:45 - McCaffery's Ink 18:00 - Historic Iron Gall Ink 19:00 - Noodler's Fountain Pen In...
Aug 05, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 - The wood that makes Dan's studio smell heavenly 12:40 - What makes a good pen holder 15:32 - Why si...
Jul 22, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 Spotify Google Play Stitcher...
Jul 09, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Calligraphy conference and workshop season is upon us, which means traveling with pens and ink in tow. In addition to Christen Ajab sharing advice, our listeners call in with their best tips for traveling with calligraphy supplies. View show notes at: tinyurl.com/ep07-calligraphypodcast Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: iTunes Spotify Google Play Stitcher...
Jun 24, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
From metallic powders, to brush pens, to real 24 karat gold, you can add shimmer to your work at all levels of calligraphy experience. In today's episode, we talk about our favorite metallic products and offer tips on how to use them. View show notes at: tinyurl.com/ep6-calligraphypodcast Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: iTunes Spotify Google Play Stitcher...
Jun 10, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We've all been there. Your nib snags. Your nib won't write. Ink drops on the paper. Your back hurts from hovering your nose over your work. Christen and Ajab talk about common setbacks when learning calligraphy and share the solutions to common problems. View show notes at: tinyurl.com/ep5-calligraphypodcast Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: iTunes Spotify Google Play Stitcher...
May 27, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Traditionally, calligraphy is written on paper, but in this episode, we branch outside of the notebook to talk about writing on non-traditional surfaces with our guest Marisa Jackson of Marisa Made. From glass to wooden ornaments, we talk about prepping surfaces, tools of the trade, and the special job of creating calligraphy for clients. Marisa is a professional calligrapher and artisan in West Virginia who has lots of experience selling her art in a variety of forms. She's an incredible advoca...
May 13, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As you dive into your calligraphy journey, you'll discover many tools and supplies for creating letters. In this episode, Christen and Ajab take you through a mini tour of their studios and share how they store and care for their supplies. After sharing about all the different options out there, your hosts get down to business "desert island" style and share their absolute must have supplies. View show notes at: tinyurl.com/ep03-calligraphypodcast Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast...
Apr 29, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing. It's a single word that covers a breadth of styles, scripts, tools and preferences. In this episode, Ajab and Christen unpack the iceberg of a question, "what is calligraphy?," and share about the different types of calligraphy we will often chat about on the podcast. The kicker: we want you to weigh in on Instagram. What does calligraphy look like to you? Do you write with a brush pen or a broad edged pen? Pencil, ink or paint? Tell us about the kind o...
Apr 15, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Thanks for listening to the inaugural episode of The Calligraphy Podcast. After taking a few moments to introduce you to the show, your hosts Ajab and Christen dive right into the first topic that is perfect for beginners. Learning calligraphy on your own can be challenging. How do you know when to change a nib? What style should I learn? How do I hold my pen? Wait, I have to prep my nib? These are all questions Christen and Ajab had when starting out. If you're a beginner, this episode will hel...
Mar 29, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
