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Grá = Irish for love

irish calligrapher & Engraving artist

LivE Events

Elevate your product and delight your attendees with calligraphy, engraving, or bottle painting. I bring professionalism and lots of grá.

LearN Calligraphy

Learn the basics at my Intro to Modern Calligraphy workshops in Galway. I also teach Wedding Calligraphy with a range of online resources.

I can elevate your event with custom calligraphy

Want to delight your wedding guests or customers with live personalisation of your products? Give your event the edge and offer product customisation as part of the experience.

relax & unwind as you learn the beautiful art of calligraphy

Upcoming workshops

Introduction to Modern Calligraphy

14 August, 2025

19:30 - 21:30

The Dean Hotel, Galway

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

🖋️ How to use a dip-pen and ink 

🖋️ Basic strokes

🖋️ Easy techniques

🖋️ How to create bespoke cards and gifts

Testimonials

  • “Louise is such an encouraging teacher. The setting in the Dean hotel was beautiful. The background music was very relaxing. We now have the basics in calligraphy and we had a lot of fun and laughs while learning a new skill. Would highly recommend Louise's workshop.”

    Liz - Workshop Participant

  • I absolutely loved the workshop, it was so relaxing and the time flew. My daughter and I attended together, and it was a such a lovely activity to do with her. Louise is a very clear, patient, and encouraging instructor. I recommend to anyone to book in, you will love it.

    Marion - Workshop Participant

  • I really enjoyed the evening! It was so nice to do something creative and different. The venue was perfect! Louise had such a relaxing presence and put everyone at ease.

    Sinéad - Workshop Participant

  • “the experience itself was fantastic. Louise gave a very warm welcome and was attentive throughout, making sure to support each participant. The small group size allowed for plenty of one-on-one attention, which was great for learning.”

    Maggie - Workshop Participant

  • “Very enjoyable relaxing and more importantly a great learning experience.”

    Deirdre - Workshop Participant

“The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself.”

Deepak Chopra

Hi, I’m Louise.

I learned calligraphy to create my wedding stationery in 2015 and I have been enjoying this beautiful art form ever since.