The Calligraphy Podcast

Welcome to The Calligraphy Podcast, a space for calligraphers to talk about, share and grow in their art–and cultivate community along the way. Join hosts Ajab Rajvir Jandiala and Christen Turney as they delve into all things pen and ink.

Flourishing with Schin Loong of Open Ink Stand 08/15/2023

Flourishing with Schin Loong of Open Ink Stand Get ready to flourish! In this episode, we chat with Schin Loong, calligrapher and artist at Open Ink Stand about all things flourishing. Schin is known for her Madarasz-inspired writing and flourishing and is the author of Calligraphic Drawing. In this episode, we talk about the freedom flourishing gives and how to approach this calligraphic discipline in a digestible way – one stroke at a time! Follow Schin at @openinkstand on Instagram or check out her website, . /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/27751956

Forever Learners 07/15/2023

Forever Learners It's summertime, which means folks are making time for calligaphy. Maybe you're headed to a calligraphy class or conference or are on a vacation and are bringing your pens along for some "me" time with pen and ink. You could also be enjoying a quiet weekend at home and are putting time aside for calligraphy. Whether you're on a plane, in a car, on a walk, or at your desk, we hope you'll have an open mind today as we talk about how to stay teachable and get the most from classes. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/27470121

Grinding Sumi Ink 06/15/2023

Grinding Sumi Ink The smell of sandalwood fills the air. A gentle scraping sound is heard from the other room. Everything turns black. No, the world isn't ending. We're just over here grinding our own sumi ink! In this immersive episode, we talk about the various forms of sumi ink and walk you through an audio demonstration as Christen grinds her own sumi ink on an inkstone. While she grinds enough ink for a small painting or calligraphy piece, Christen and Ajab have a little "ink chat" and share about some of their favorite inks, their first inks and the other joys of writing. Supplies: Moon Palace Sumi Ink: Black ink stone: Black ink stick: Color ink sticks: Porcelain ink stone: https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/suzuri-ink-stone Sources: https://www.britannica.com/art/suiboku-ga#:~:text=suiboku%2Dga%2C%20also%20called%20Sumi,in%20the%20mid%2D14th%20century. . /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/27104535

Is Calligraphy Your Hobby? 05/15/2023

Is Calligraphy Your Hobby? For us (Ajab and Christen), calligraphy started out as a hobby. We know from experience, once calligraphy enters your life, it's hard to shake it! While both of us now work as professional calligraphers, we know how important it is to maintain that spirit of curosity, practice and joy in writing. In this episode, we talk about how calligraphy might play a role for hobbyists and professionals alike. We hope it inspires you to find new ways to practice and play with your script. Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/26833593

The Calligraphy Podcast Season 4: Coming Soon! 05/04/2023

The Calligraphy Podcast Season 4: Coming Soon! Get ready for an all new season of The Calligraphy Podcast. Starting May 15, we will release one episode per month. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Instagram @thecalligraphypodcast. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/26740191

Brush Calligraphy 10/18/2021

Brush Calligraphy From the large tips on the Tombow dual pens to small point of a Pentel Brush Sign Pen, we're talking all things brush calligraphy. Detailed show notes to come. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/20847743

Breaks in Business with Chantelle Hoffman 09/13/2021

Breaks in Business with Chantelle Hoffman Today, we welcome special gust Chantelle Hoffman of Bespoke Strokes. Chantelle shares about how she made the decision to step back from her calligraphy business for a season and what brought her back. You can follow Chantelle on Instagram at @bespokestrokes or visit her website, bespokestrokes.com. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/20448173

A Taste of IAMPETH 08/09/2021

A Taste of IAMPETH Ever wonder what it's like to go to a calligraphy conference? In this episode we share clips from the 2019 IAMPETH conference and tell you all about what you can expect from a week with fellow pen and ink lovers. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/20071751

Learning a New Script 07/05/2021

Learning a New Script In this episode, we talk about: how to learn a new script why keeping a Beginner's Mindset is the key to learning tips for beginners challenges faced by advanced calligraphers Recommended in this episode: /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/19703924

S3 E4: Chat with Nina Tran 06/21/2021

S3 E4: Chat with Nina Tran Nina is a calligraphy teacher and artist renowned for her Live sessions on Instagram and her incredible attention to detail. In this heartfelt chat, we talk about: The journey of a calligrapher- from apprentice to master Why basics matter What it means to 'Pay it Forward' The relationship between a Mentor and Mentee Nina's favorite tools Follow Nina on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/19542125

S3 E3: Calligraphy Envelope Jobs 06/07/2021

S3 E3: Calligraphy Envelope Jobs One of the biggest streams of income for calligraphers is wedding envelope jobs. In this episode we talk through how to set up a job, what to charge (yes! We talk real numbers!), tools of the trade snd more. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/19362335

S3 E2: How to Make Ink with Mr. Fox of Fox and Quills 05/10/2021

S3 E2: How to Make Ink with Mr. Fox of Fox and Quills Do wine, beer or beetles go into inks? Why do metallic inks need to be stirred frequently? Is Iron Gall ink actually bad for your nibs? Are chemical reactions part of ink-making? What kind of ink should we use if we want to create something for our great-great-great-great-great-grandkids? We bring Mr. Fox of Fox & Quills on the show to answer all these questions, and lots more! New ink announcements: Sign-up for summer workshops: /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/19038791

S3 E1: Calligraphy, Choose Your Own Adventure 04/26/2021

S3 E1: Calligraphy, Choose Your Own Adventure In this episode: How you can OWN your calligraphy journey What makes calligraphy worth pursuing How you can determine if calligraphy will become your career If being a calligrapher means being the best How to deal with judgment Plus, Christen asks a bold question and Ajab shares her vulnerabilities. Books recommended: /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/18842579

S2 E20: 2020 Year in Review 12/07/2020

S2 E20: 2020 Year in Review In the last episode of season 2, we recap the past year of the podcast, share some BIG news and end with two rounds of rapid fire questions. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/17078186

S2 E20: 2020 Year in Review 12/07/2020

S2 E19: Commissions from Start to Finish 11/24/2020

S2 E19: Commissions from Start to Finish At one point or another, we all get asked to create a commissioned piece for a client. In this episode, we break down all the steps from inquiry to delivery and share how we handle projects like this. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/16939058

S2 E18: Plagiarism and Honest Work 11/09/2020

S2 E18: Plagiarism and Honest Work *Disclaimer: This episode is not legal advice. We share about copyrights, the public domain and plagiarism in this episode. Consult a legal professional if you have questions about this topic.* /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/16729538

S2 E17: Overcoming Self Doubt with Sarah Richardson 10/26/2020

S2 E17: Overcoming Self Doubt with Sarah Richardson In today's episode, we interview Sarah Richardson of Sarah Script. Sarah specializes in Copperplate and Engrosser's Script, in fact, she wrote the book on it! We talk with Sarah about her book and how she overcomes self doubt. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/16541750

S2 E16: Teaching an Online Calligraphy Workshop 10/14/2020

S2 E16: Teaching an Online Calligraphy Workshop While the coronavirus has us holed up at home, the calligraphy community has adapted and taken to the internet to provide a plethora of online classes. This episode is all about how to plan for and teach a calligraphy workshop online. If you're not a teacher, this episode will put into perspective all the hard work teachers put in to make classes accessible to students across the world. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/16393751

S2 E15: Studying and Practicing Broad Edge Calligraphy 09/28/2020

S2 E15: Studying and Practicing Broad Edge Calligraphy We use the famous words of Brian Walker, shared by Heather Held, to format today's episode. We talk about resources to study from, tools to practice with, and asked our listeners to reflect on their own experiences and offer up advice to new broad edge calligraphers. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/16169543

S2 E15: Studying and Practicing Broad Edge Calligraphy 09/27/2020

S2 E14: Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy 09/14/2020

S2 E14: Intro to Broad Edge Calligraphy In part one of our broad edge series, we talk about the basics of broad edge calligraphy–tools, how to get an x height, how it relates to and differs from pointed pen, and more. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/15987815

S2 E13: Ask Us Everything, Calligraphy Edition 08/31/2020

S2 E13: Ask Us Everything, Calligraphy Edition What do government certificates, tied ribbon, Punjab and Hebrew calligraphy, and the public domain have in common? /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/15814268

S2 E12: Italian Hand with Heather Held 08/17/2020

S2 E12: Italian Hand with Heather Held In this episode of The Calligraphy Podcast, we had the honor of chatting with Heather Held, known for her stunning offhand flourishing and florals and her knowledge of the Italian Hand. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/15629576

S2 E11: Know Your Worth 08/03/2020

S2 E11: Know Your Worth Sometimes we just need a little pep talk to remind us that we are worthy of pursuing this art, working professionally and contributing to the calligraphy community. It may sound silly, but there are many ways we as artists doubt ourselves and on this episode we talk through some of these pain points so we can face them head on. Feel free to come back to this episode when you just need someone to cheer you on! /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/15434369

S2 E 10: Handmade Calligraphy Artisans 07/20/2020

S2 E 10: Handmade Calligraphy Artisans We asked YOU, our amazing listeners, about the small businesses who create your favorite inks, pens, papers and other supplies. We got an incredible response, and while we couldn't share every single maker on this episode, we created a spreadsheet with all of their info. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/15264410

S2 E9: Interview with Master Penman Jake Weidmann 07/06/2020

S2 E9: Interview with Master Penman Jake Weidmann Today, we welcome IAMPETH Master Penman Jake Weidmann on the show. Join us as Jake shares about his calligraphy journey, his favorite condiments and advice for calligraphers of all levels. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/15094052

Master Penman Interview Teaser 06/29/2020

Master Penman Interview Teaser Stay tuned for a special episode with artist and master penman Jake Weidmann. The full interview will be available July 6. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/15000425

S2 E8: Unsung Heroes in Your Tool Kit 06/22/2020

S2 E8: Unsung Heroes in Your Tool Kit Ink stirrers, triangles, footballs, oh my! Pens and inks aside, tune into today's episode to hear about the tools that help you do your best work. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/14907446

S2 E7: Interview with Dr. Joe Vitolo 06/08/2020

S2 E7: Interview with Dr. Joe Vitolo Today we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Joe Vitolo, one of the most well known and humble calligraphy teachers and educators in our community. /episode/index/show/thecalligraphypodcast/id/14733812

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