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		<title>Calligraphy Classes with Christina Smith</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Calligraphy classes by professional calligrapher and heraldic artist, Christina Smith. These weekly classes are suited to complete beginners and improvers. Foundation Hand will be introduced and the class will evolve to suit people&#8217;s abilities. Held every Monday during term time at The Scout Hall, Rocks Park Road, Uckfield, TN22 1UQ 10am-12pm, £12 per session includes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2013/05/calligraphy-classes-with-christina-smith/</link>
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		<title>Memorial Books</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gillian Hazeldine is a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators (SSI) and a Full Member of Letter Exchange. In this article, Jilly gives advice and tips on writing names in a memorial book. Writing names in a memorial book and adding names to certificates are two of the most frequent calls on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/11/memorial-books/</link>
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		<title>Creating a Facebook Cover Photo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our new Facebook cover photo was designed by Rachel Yallop. Whilst producing the cover picture, Rachel kindly agreed to make notes, to give us a better understanding of how a professional lettering artist approaches and creates such a lively and eye-catching piece of work. I’ve recently rediscovered the Zig Art &#38; Graphic Twin felt pen [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/10/creating-a-facebook-cover-photo/</link>
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		<title>Kurecolor Manga Pens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kurecolor Fine and Brush for Manga and brush lettering are versatile dual tipped premium marker; fine tip for details and a flexible brush for colouring Manga and brush lettering. These pens are alcohol-based dye, quick drying, Xylene free and permanent. Kurecolor Manga Pens are available in 135 colours and blender.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/06/kurecolor-manga-pens/</link>
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		<title>Royal Line of Succession</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To celebrate Her Majesty&#8217;s 60th year on the throne, heraldic artist Neil Bromley has created an ornate family tree, detailing the royal line of succession since 1066. Set down in elegant calligraphy and decorated with intricate heraldic artwork, we can see the Royal Line unfold through history, from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Her [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/05/royal-line-of-succession/</link>
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		<title>SSI Lay Member’s Day 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Society of Scribes and Illuminators based in the UK, is one of the most well-established and respected calligraphy societies in the world. This year&#8217;s Lay Members day was another terrific event, and as always we had a great time.  It was really nice meeting fellow calligraphers. We have now attended five Lay Member Days [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/04/ssi-lay-member%e2%80%99s-day-2012/</link>
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		<title>Conqueror Paper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; We use to stock Character paper, which was perfect for Copperplate and Spencerian.  However, the paper mill that produced this paper is no longer around. We have now replaced the Character paper with Conqueror High White Wove Paper.  This is a luxurious, superior quality 100gsm paper with a discrete watermark. The smooth surface of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/04/conqueror-paper/</link>
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		<title>Foundational Hand &#8211; Order and Direction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After studying the proportions of the Foundational Hand letters, the next step is to start writing the letters. Each letter is constructed rather than written. The letters are made up of a combination of pen strokes, which are only made in a top – down or left – right direction. The pen is never pushed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/03/foundational-hand-order-and-direction/</link>
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		<title>Foundational Hand &#8211; Proportions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After studying Roman Capitals, next on the list is the Foundational Hand, sometimes called Roman Minuscules. The Foundational Hand are the lower-case letters written beside Roman Capitals. As with the Roman Capitals we need to study the proportion of the letters before we pick up a calligraphy pen and make a start with some sample [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/03/foundational-hand-proportions/</link>
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		<title>Start Calligraphy by Maureen Sullivan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This book is an ideal introduction to the traditional art of calligraphy. Maureen Sullivan has produced a great handbook for helping you to develop and create your own original calligraphic style, and to enjoy the art of &#8216;beautiful writing&#8217;.The book begins with the historical background to calligraphy; the materials and equipment you need; and basic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/01/start-calligraphy-by-maureen-sullivan/</link>
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