Freelance Calligraphers

The Australian Society of Calligraphers provides this list of freelance calligraphers who are members of the ASC as a service and does not specifically endorse them. All business arrangements are strictly between you and the calligrapher. The Society takes no responsibility for issues that may arise as a result of any business relationship. Each Calligrapher is listed with contact details, location, qualifications and speciality. Where available, a link to the calligrapher's website is also provided.

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Names are listed in alphabetical order

NSW
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NSW


Lexie Arlington Letter Art
Location:
Sydney

Qualifications:
ASC Guild Member
Diploma in Western Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited)
Certificate IV in Teaching of Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited)
TAFE Certificate In Calligraphy with Distinction
Experienced as a freelance calligrapher and tutor since 1992

Calligraphic Speciality:
Calligraphy and design service for all occasions –private and corporate
Contemporary and traditional calligraphy – certificates, invitations, book inscriptions, historical documents
All enquiries welcome
Phone:
02 9481 9737
email:
lexie@letterart.com.au
Webpage:
www.letterart.com.au
 

Heather Courtis
Location:
Sydney
Qualifications:
ASC Guild Member
Diploma in Western Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited)
Calligrapher and Calligraphy teacher for 15 years
Teaching Certificate IV
Ex President or the Australian Society of Calligraphers
Calligraphic Speciality:
Creative calligraphy. Invitation design and personalisation. Vellum. Gilding.
All aspects of lettering design and execution. Passionate about "beautiful writing".
Phone:
02 8060 1983
email:
heather@courtis.org
Webpage:
www.writeforu.com.au
 

Vanessa Crisp Top Cat Calligraphics & Paperbark Gallery
Location:
Northern NSW & South East QLD

Qualifications:
Experienced calligraphic designer & ticket writer since 1982
Churchill Fellowship 2001, 2006
Commercial Art Training College -Gold Coast
Adobe Photoshop Illustrator & Indesign.
20 years Trade Experience

Calligraphic Speciality:
Full calligraphic services including:
Logo design, business stationery
Weddings
Certificates
Signwriting
Family Trees & Book Cover design
Phone:
02 6682 5188
email:
paperbarkgallery@bigpond.com

Megan McDonald  
Location:
Sydney

Qualifications:
ASC Guild Member
Diploma in Western Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited)
TAFE Certificate In Calligraphy with Distinction
17 years industry experience as a Freelance Calligrapher and Tutor

Calligraphic Speciality:
Contemporary forms for invitations and awards
Letter art and combination fine art
Phone:
02 9476 5050
email:
megmcdonald@optusnet.com.au

Terri Anderson Design Calligraphy
Location:
Sydney
Qualifications:
Diploma in Western Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited)
15 years experience as a freelance Calligrapher
Calligraphic Speciality:
Private, Corporate and Government Commissions
Traditional And Contemporary Lettering, Artwork and Design
Phone:
02 9878 3775
email:
terri@designcalligraphy.com.au
Webpage:
http://www.designcalligraphy.com.au
 

Linda Upfold
Location:
Roseville - Sydney & Beyond
Qualifications:
Diploma in Western Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited)
Freelance calligrapher for over 6 years
Experienced teach of calligraphy and associated crafts. 
Committee member of ASC for over 12 years.
Editor of ASC member's magazine, Colophon, for over 8 years.
Calligraphic Speciality:
All aspects of calligraphy and fine hand-writing - design through to completion.
Formal documents, corporate events,certificates, calligraphic logo design,
heraldry, family trees, weddings, special occasion functions, book plates, dedications and special gift requirements.
Phone:
02 9416 5023
email:
linda.upfold@gmail.com
Webpage:
www.lindaupfoldcalligraphy.com.au

Julie-ann Williams
Location:
Sydney

Qualifications:
ASC Guild Member
Diploma in Western Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited)
Certificate IV in Teaching of Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited) - High Achievers Award
Showcard & Ticketwriting Certificate IV (TAFE) - High Distinction, Most Outstanding Student
25 years experience as a professional calligrapher and tutor
President: Australian Society of Calligraphers (2004 - 2007)

Calligraphic Speciality:
Creative contemporary and traditional calligraphy, including fine handwriting.
Calligraphic design and artwork for all occasions - weddings, corporate events, special commissions.
All enquiries welcome.
Phone:
02 9979 3556
email:
calligraphy@tpg.com.au
Webpage:
www.inkspiration.com.au

TAS


Gemma Black
Location:
Blackmans Bay - Hobart
Qualifications:
Churchill Fellow
Fellow - Caliigraphy and Lettering Arts Society UK
Associate - Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society UK
ASC Guild Member
Certificate IV in Teaching of Calligraphy (VETAB Accredited) - High Achievers Award
Sign Writing - Canberra Institute of Technology - most outstanding Student
22 years industry experience as a freelance calligrapher and tutor

Calligraphic Speciality:
Calligraphy, text as texture and lettering artist –private and corporate
Contemporary and traditional calligraphy – book inscriptions, historical documents, specific request
Tutor - local, national and international
All enquiries welcome

Phone:
0412 688 296
email:
gblack@pcug.org.au
Webpage:
www.pcug.org.au/~gblack