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Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners – July 24, 2017

July 25, 2017 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

Thank you Flower Bar Houston for the lovely floral arrangements and space to hold our calligraphy workshop! We had 13 students who spent the evening working diligently on their pointed pen calligraphy! One young middle-schooler, Emma, caught on to the pointed pen right away and produced some amazing letters! By the end of class eveyone … read more

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Calligraphy Classes

Help My Handwriting! Workshop – July 23, 2017

July 23, 2017 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

Thank you Flower Bar Houston for the lovely floral arrangements and space to hold our calligraphy workshop! And thanks to all the students who spent their Sunday afternoon with me learning how to improve the legibility and attractiveness of their handwriting! If you are interested in being notified of future classes, please visit our Classes … read more

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Calligraphy Classes, Handwriting Classes

Help My Handwriting Workshop – July 23, 2017

June 26, 2017 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

Help My Handwriting! Workshop – July 23, 2017 Do you wish you had attractive cursive or printed handwriting for: writing thank you notes journaling addressing holiday cards taking notes at work or in class? helping your child with penmanship practice Join Maureen Vickery, a professional calligrapher and hand lettering artist, as she teaches you the … read more

Filed Under: Calligraphy Classes

Sayings for Engraved Wine Bottles

October 23, 2015 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

Need an idea for a fabulous personalized gift? How about beautiful hand engraving on wine and liquor bottles! Wine and liquor are always appreciated as gifts, and they look amazing when engraved! The recipient may even ask you to share the bottle with them! PenDance offers engraving on wine and liquor bottles for customers who … read more

Filed Under: Engraving

Address Formatting for Wedding Envelopes

October 23, 2015 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

PenDance requires that address lists and guest lists in be provided to us in spreadsheet format. We’ll merge the spreadsheet into our templates for either hand calligraphy or computer printing, then send back your list in label format so that you can review it for errors before we start addressing. You can sign up on … read more

Filed Under: Envelope Addressing

Tips for Writing Thank You Notes

April 4, 2015 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

Tips for writing thank you notes - PenDance

Please don’t be intimidated by the thought of writing thank you notes! If you have time to plan beforehand, you can make life easier on yourself when it comes time to expressing your appreciation to all your guests for their gifts and attendance. When to Send Your Thank You Notes For bridal showers and other … read more

Filed Under: Thank You Notes

Table Name Ideas

April 4, 2015 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

To personalize your reception and convey a particular theme for your guests’ enjoyment, you might consider using table names at your reception, rather than “Table 1”, “Table 2”, etc.. Below are some ideas! Artists Botticelli, Bouguereau, Cassatt, Cezanne, David, da Vinci, Degas, Delaroche, Gerome, Holbein, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, Rossetti, Sargent, Seurat, Titian, Velasquez, Waterhouse Birds Blue Jay, … read more

Filed Under: Signage

How to Work with a Calligrapher

April 4, 2015 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

How to work with a calligrapher - PenDance

If you have never worked with a calligrapher before, you may have a lot of questions about what they can do, how they work and what to expect when you hire one. Characteristics of (most) professional calligraphers include: They work out of home studios, which generally contain voluminous amounts of books, magazines, and newsletters related … read more

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes

Hand Calligraphy vs. Computer Calligraphy

April 4, 2015 by Maureen Vickery 2 Comments

  We are frequently asked, “What the difference is between hand calligraphy and computer calligraphy?” To be accurate, “computer calligraphy” is a misnomer in that calligraphy actually means “hand-rendered” and printing by computer is not hand-rendered. But since this term has become a popular way for brides to describe printed addresses, we’ll use the same … read more

Filed Under: Envelope Addressing

Wedding Calligraphy Calendar

February 25, 2015 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

Hand calligraphy can add an expressive, personal touch to your wedding. Don’t be intimidated by the thought of hiring and working with a calligrapher! However, it will take a little planning on your wedding calendar to ensure everything is ordered on schedule. PenDance’s goal is to provide you with professional, personalized, stress-free service that adds … read more

Filed Under: Calligraphy for Weddings

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Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners – July 24, 2017

By Maureen Vickery

Help My Handwriting! Workshop – July 23, 2017

By Maureen Vickery

Help My Handwriting Workshop – July 23, 2017

By Maureen Vickery

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Dear Maureen, Thank you do much for creating our beautiful wedding invitations. We received so many compliments on them and I can’t thank you enough! We will treasure our invitation for a lifetime!

Emily Watson Demmeck, Texas

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Dear Maureen, Thank you for the fantastic job you did on Jessica and Jeb’s invitation addressing and place cards. Your handiwork was the perfect complement to their other lovely details. Everyone raved at your amazing skill! It’s clear you possess an extreme dedication to your craft! Thanks again.

– Kelly Balfour, Eventology Weddings

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