FAQs - Leesette Turner Calligraphy

Q: Where are you based, and will you travel to events?

I am based in Cape Town, South Africa. Happy to travel. I do charge my travel time as well.

Q: What are your event requirements?

I always require good lighting. If I am writing on product, I need a table and a chair with enough space for pre and post written product (sometimes guests like to go off and come back). If we are projecting then I will engage with your tech team on the requirements. Performance space is dependent on what we are writing on.

Q: I have some gift tags / gift boxes/ name tags / Christmas ornaments / water bottles / wallets or other custom materials I would love for you to come to my shop to personalise. Would this be possible?

I have done tons of activations on different surfaces. I love experimenting with new materials, almost anything is possible. Send me a note with your ideas to info@leesetteturner.com and we make a plan. If you choose to engage me, I always prefer to have a sample to test so that I can make sure you will be happy with the product on the day and that we are on brand.

Q: How do I get started?

Send me an email with your idea to info@leesetteturner.com . I will get back to you about my availability as soon as I can. I can’t wait to start working with you!

Q: My handwriting is terrible. I won’t be able to do calligraphy.

That is not a problem. Many calligraphers have a totally different handwriting. When you are writing for function alone using your left brain your writing may not be very neat. It also depends on how you were taught, and many students are not taught to write correctly and this makes you feel your writing is not up to scratch. The good news is that your right brain does calligraphy. You start by learning and practicing the strokes that make up calligraphy and developing the muscle memory. Once you develop the muscle memory, you will see that everyone can do calligraphy. Give yourself a second chance, be kind to yourself, you will be amazed! Being in your right brain also makes calligraphy extremely relaxing.

Where are you based, and will you travel to events?

I am based in Cape Town, South Africa. Happy to [...]

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Can you source and provide materials?

Absolutely, I’m happy to help source materials and give suggestions. [...]

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What are your event requirements?

I always require good lighting. If I am writing on [...]

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I have some gift tags / gift boxes/ name tags / Christmas ornaments / water bottles / wallets or other custom materials I would love for you to come to my shop to personalise. Would this be possible?

I have done tons of activations on different surfaces. I [...]

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What happens if our campaign idea changes and evolves while we’re working together?

I know all about those ever changing deadlines and requirements. [...]

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How long does it take until I have my calligraphy items?

Turnaround time for event calligraphy will depend on the design [...]

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How do I get started?

Send me an email with your idea to info@leesetteturner.com. I [...]

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Is calligraphy relaxing?

Yes it's an invitation to slow down, to be intentional about [...]

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I’m not artistic at all, could never do art, will I be able to do calligraphy?

Yes you will. Calligraphy is about slowing down, giving yourself [...]

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My handwriting is terrible. I won’t be able to do calligraphy.

That is not a problem. Many calligraphers have a totally [...]

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