Marian lives in a rural setting close to Hamilton City, New Zealand where she runs her calligraphy business from home.
With over 30 years experience, she has completed a calligraphy course via the Society of Scribes & Illuminators UK. She has also attended a number of calligraphy workshops tutored by International Calligraphers both here in NZ and in Melbourne.

Types of work completed:
Names on certificates, wedding stationery/signs, poems, matt boards, name plaques, family trees, presentations, menus, and one off calligraphy pieces.
Enjoy checking out the website and feel free to contact Marian if you have any queries or questions.

Commission work

Italic lettering

Book of Remembrance Hamilton Cemetery

Quotes

Wedding invitesGuests names added

Price Guide (in NZ$)

Certificates - name & date written in black waterproof/fade proof ink onto pre-printed certificates.
Cost : 1-4 certificates $20 each

5-20 certificates $15 each.

Colour ink will be an additional cost

Send me certificates with details to be added, please remember to include extra blank certificates.

Wedding Stationery guide:
Invitations can be designed at a one off cost. Artwork will be ready to take to a printer or print yourself.
Guest names onto invites - $2 per line in black ink, $2.50 per line in gold or coloured ink.
Envelopes Addressed - $5 per envelope in black waterproof ink, $6 per envelope in gold or coloured ink.
Placename cards -
First name e.g. "Marian" $1.50 per name in black. $2 per name in gold or coloured ink.
First & surname e.g. "Marian Riddell" $2.50 per name in black or $3.50 in gold or coloured ink.
Please allow at least 2 weeks for completion and provide a few spare cards

Calligraphy commission - please contact me for a quote.

Please contact Marian for more information on pricing or to book an appointment. New Zealand clients only.

email: MarianRiddellCalligraphy@gmail.com

Ph: 0210331735 (between 10am - 5pm)

Prices subject to change.

Calligraphy

Contact:

marianriddellcalligraphy@gmail.com

Ph: 0210331735

For more information

Contact Marian and provide the following information in your email:

Wording and any additional artwork information that is to be used
Your completion date
Pickup and delivery options (you can collect from Gordonton, or Marian can courier)
Quantities necessary for the job
Materials you would like used, (ie; paper, ink etc) (Marian will be able to guide you in this choice if you are unsure)
Email any images to Marian of what you are after
A 50% deposit will be required before proceeding with final calligraphy piece.

The more information the better.

Recommended viewing:

Search in YouTube: The Secret History of Writing. (BBC Four)

View on YouTube (3hrs of the history of writing). Well worth viewing.

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Blackletter/Gothic

For some background insight please watch: The Story of Blackletter - Animation by Nadine Resch

2024 Workshops

Currently, there are no workshops scheduled due to an ongoing wrist injury in my non-dominant hand. Please email me to be added to the waitlist, and I will inform you when workshops resume. Commission work is still being accepted—please use the contact form at the bottom of the website. Thank you for your interest.