A hand-written, bespoke, calligraphy service
~ specialising in 24-carat gold & silver gilding ~
Auckland, New Zealand
~ specialising in 24-carat gold & silver gilding ~
Auckland, New Zealand
Welcome! I'm Carlene ~ a calligrapher with a passion for creating hand-crafted calligraphy with meaning,
using sumptuous inks, with classic nibs, on gorgeous papers.
using sumptuous inks, with classic nibs, on gorgeous papers.
I unite traditional dip-pen calligraphy with the warmth of genuine 24-carat gold,
and the coolness of pure silver leaf,
adding a touch of romance to vintage writing,
and a touch of glamour to modern script.
and the coolness of pure silver leaf,
adding a touch of romance to vintage writing,
and a touch of glamour to modern script.
'It's the words you read but the calligraphy you feel' *
Meaningful words, when beautifully written, create heirloom pieces for
weddings, birth commemoration, anniversaries, and celebrations.
I will immortalise your heartfelt sentiment
in a very special way.
weddings, birth commemoration, anniversaries, and celebrations.
I will immortalise your heartfelt sentiment
in a very special way.
🌿 My calligraphy studio is based at Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland 🌿
in Aotearoa - New Zealand
in Aotearoa - New Zealand
You can find my work in store at 'Betty Loves Books', Newcastle, AU^
and at 'Elysium', Wellington, NZ°.
and at 'Elysium', Wellington, NZ°.
....or the contact form below...
Thank you!
Auckland Calligrapher. Member of The New Zealand Calligraphers Society, the Australian Society of Calligraphers, CLAS Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society UK, and the IAMPETH International Assn of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting. Student of The Society of Scribes and Illuminators UK.
* quote by Prof. Steven Skaggs
^ https://www.bettylovesbooks.com.au/
°https://elysiumshop.nz/
© Carlene McLean trading as Soul Calligraphy 2024. All Rights Reserved.