{"product_id":"kirsten-burkes-secrets-of-modern-calligraphy","title":"Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy","description":"Product Description\n\nAn inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the nib.\nKirsten 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.\n\nThis book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops through easy-to-follow, enjoyable projects that will build your calligraphy confidence.\nIncludes:\nTips, tricks and techniques for writing with a pointed nib pen\nCalligraphy projects to build your skills\nBlank pages for practise\n7 removable art cards, hand-lettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure.\n\nPart how-to, part project book, Secrets of Modern Calligraphy will inspire you to develop your love of lettering.\n\nKirsten 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.\n\nReview\n\nIf you're looking to develop your calligraphy skills, then Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy from Bonnier Publishing is the ideal place to start. Featuring tips, tricks and techniques, Kirsten's easy-to-follow projects are sure to build\nyour calligraphy confidence. The book, which comes with pull-out notecards to practise your skills on. ― Quick Cards Made Easy\n\nKirsten 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\n\nAbout the Author\n\nKirsten Burke has been a professional calligrapher for more than twenty years and is one of the leading lettering artists working in the UK. After qualifying with a degree in graphic design, Kirsten completed a postgrad course in traditional calligraphy, illuminated lettering, gilding and bookbinding. What she loved most was experimentation, making bold, vibrant contemporary artworks and making pictures out of words.\n\nIn 1997, Kirsten and her friend Jill Hembling set up The Modern Calligraphy Company and Kirsten became the 'Master Calligrapher' for Estee Lauder luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Creme de la Mer, Bobby Brown and Rolls Royce.\n\nKirsten Burke Design has been commissioned to do work on behalf of clients including HM The Queen, the President of China, BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Grey Goose Vodka, Harley Davidson and The Guardian. The company has sold more than 10 million greeting cards nationwide via shops including John Lewis, WH Smith, Waitrose, Harrods, Fenwick and Liberty.\n\nThe Modern Calligraphy company is now the best-trusted calligraphy company in the UK, with more than 70 calligraphers running workshops nationwide. In 2020, they launched live stream workshops with great success, and are now teaching budding calligraphers all over the world.\n\nYouTube: Kirsten Burke The Modern Calligraphy Co\nInstagram: themoderncalligraphyco\nTwitter: kirstenburkeart\nFacebook: The Modern Calligraphy Co.\nPinterest: The Modern Calligraphy Co.\nwww.themoderncalligraphyco.com","brand":"Templar Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40585939091541,"sku":"9781787410213N","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/3a0a4865-dcf9-4501-abdc-2fc06b0f31cb.jpg?v=1681893462","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/kirsten-burkes-secrets-of-modern-calligraphy","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}