Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy by Kirsten Burke

Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy by Kirsten Burke

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Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy by Kirsten Burke

An inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the nib. Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy is a uniquely creative and interactive book for anyone wishing to learn how to create stylish and decorative hand-lettered works of art using modern calligraphy styles. This book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops through easy-to-follow, enjoyable projects that will build your calligraphy confidence. Includes: Tips, tricks and techniques for writing with a pointed nib pen Calligraphy projects to build your skills Blank pages for practise 7 removable art cards, hand-lettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure. Part how-to, part project book, Secrets of Modern Calligraphy will inspire you to develop your love of lettering. Kirsten Burke is a world-renowned calligraphic artist and teacher. Kirsten is the 'Master Calligrapher' for luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Creme de la Mer and clients like the BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Rolls Royce. Her best-selling greetings cards, wedding stationery and calligraphy kits can be found in high street shops, online and overseas, and her sell-out calligraphy workshops for adults and children are run from her beautiful industrial studios in West Sussex.

If you're looking to develop your calligraphy skills, then Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy from Bonnier Publishing is the ideal place to startFeaturing tips, tricks and techniques, Kirsten's easy-to-follow projects are sure to build
your calligraphy confidence. The book, which comes with pull-out notecards to practise your skills on.

* Quick Cards Made Easy *
Kirsten Burke's practical calligraphy workbook is great for beginners. Incorporating links to helpful online video tutorials, you'll also find pages for practice and pull-out postcards, handwritten by Kirsten. * Homes and Antiques *

Kirsten Burke (Author, Illustrator)
Kirsten Burke is one of the leading lettering artists working in the UK today. Maybe you've seen her vibrant creations adorning a wall at a museum, gracing a beautiful wedding invitation, or capturing the spirit of the moment on a greetings card.

Kirsten Burke is the 'Master Calligrapher' for Estee Lauder luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Creme de la Mer, Bobby Brown, and Rolls Royce. The company has sold more than 10 million greeting cards nationwide via virtually all retail outlets and high street multiples including currently John Lewis, WH Smith and Waitrose along with leading luxury stores such as Harrods, Fenwicks and Liberty and corner shops and post offices. We also export to many other territories inc USA, Canada, South Africa and we have licensed our designs to Europe in German.

Kirsten Burke Design has been commissioned to do work on behalf of 1000's of clients including: HM The Queen, President of China, The BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Bankside, Grey Goose Vodka, Harley Davidson, and The Guardian.

Kirsten and Jill ran their own Wedding stationery company 'Mandalay' for 10 years, winning the award for 'Best Wedding Stationery company in the UK' for 5 years (the maximum allowed) before licensing their top 20 designs to Bride and Groom Direct, the biggest personalised stationery company in the UK where 'Mandalay designs' continue to offer timeless luxury to 1000's of brides/couples every year.

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ISBN 13 9781787410213
ISBN 10 1787410218
Title Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy
Author Kirsten Burke
Series Kirsten Burke Calligraphy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Templar Publishing
Year published 2017-11-02
Number of pages 142
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.