Text Artist, Calligrapher & Teacher
Leesette Turner is a calligraphy coach, teacher, and letter artist living in Cape Town. She has exhibited locally and internationally, and her work appears in several international collections. Leesette is endlessly fascinated by all things script – Asian, Arabic, African, Asemic, Roman – the underlying traditions and history, how letters become visual images and our relationship with text.
Leesette’s philosophy is to have fun using letters as a form of abstract self-expression where we pursue expression and not necessarily perfection.
Neugebauer’s statement embodies her sentiments: “The scribe is subject to a rhythm that comes from his pulse, from the movement of his blood. A special kind of cardiogram, flowing and ebbing, a translation of invisible mental states into the visible.”
She feels we should all be benefiting from the advantages of daily calligraphic creations.
What I do
Bespoke Calligraphy
Calligraphy and letter art for events, weddings, film, props, activations, corporate and commissions.
View some of my recent clients here.
Workshops & Classes
Start learning calligraphy today. My teaching varies from workshops, fun events, and retreats; imparting my love of letters one alphabet at a time! Book a one-on-one session or join a group class. If you’re not in Cape Town you can join an online class or short inspirational project. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Letter Art
Calligraphy with a twist – traditional calligraphy, borderline lettering art and everything in between. Experimental line pieces are my passion. I have exhibited all over the world, and have work in permanent collections in Brugge, San Francisco and Moscow. I blend art and letters and incorporate the history of art into my works to tell the story from the perspective of the letter.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Interested in purchasing a gift voucher? Email info@leesetteturner.com to arrange.
Workshops & Classes
The Butterfly Studio, Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands Ave, Newlands
Cape Town
28 November 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: R600
The Butterfly Studio, Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands Ave, Newlands
Cape Town
The Butterfly Studio, Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands Ave, Newlands
Cape Town
5 December 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: R600
The Butterfly Studio, Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands Ave, Newlands
Cape Town
The Butterfly Studio, Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands Ave, Newlands
Cape Town
30 January 2027 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: R1100
The Butterfly Studio, Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands Ave, Newlands
Cape Town
Date & time to be confirmed
Email info@leesetteturner.com if you’d like to purchase a gift voucher for a workshop.
