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echo art and design, 101 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA (2026)

01/16/2026

2016. I almost didn’t post anything (blame my Gen X rebellious sensibility). So many good things happened that year but personally, it was also a significant year in my alopecia journey. While remembering that roller-coaster of a time, I realized it was also the year of one of my absolute favorite projects. So, let’s revisit the professional side of things.

In 2016 I was all about wedding invitations and celebrating 10 years of my small biz. I had taught myself graphic design and was obsessed with fonts, playing around with all the glyphs. The more letter variations, the better! I was even known to frankenstein some letters together (still do!).

This was also the year my sister-in-law got married and her iconic dress served as the inspiration for a whole wedding invitation suite I designed around it. I’m pretty sure my exact words to her were “just let me do what I do” and I took it from there.

The dress in question? That was all thanks to another sister-in-law. The perks of her being in the wedding dress industry, she was literally friends with the designer of said epic dress. There’s a whole story about her watching him sketch it on a napkin, I’ll let her fill in the details…

I mean, the DRESS! I was in love! Something about the white on white stripes, I was immediately obsessed. Yes, it fit in with the whole navy / stripes / preppy vibe of the wedding. But I just knew, her invitations needed a white on white stripe feature. And, since I couldn’t find what I wanted, you better believe I painstakingly hand-painted iridescent stripes onto matte white card stock for each and every invite to achieve what I was looking for!

It can be challenging as business owners to work with friends/family but I think that’s how I started to build my confidence as an artist. I felt comfortable working with people I knew well and who trusted me to just “do what I do”. Yeah, it wasn’t the most profitable business model but these projects also allowed me to learn new things. Like, what is the best way to paint stripes on 100+ pieces of 5 x 7 cardstock!

01/08/2026

Unplug, get your hands dirty, and learn a new skill in 2026! I’m teaching 2 classes in January, one in-person and one online.

Good handwriting and/or artistic talent are not necessary, just come with an open mind! I’ll bring the materials and guide you every step of the way.

Not a beginner? That’s ok. I still like to revisit the basics even as an experienced calligrapher and I can help you refine your writing and give you tips and other resources to take it to the next level!

Comment NEW YEAR and I’ll DM all the details. Please reach out with any questions, I’m always happy to chat about all things calligraphy. I hope to see you in class soon!

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Echo Art and Design / Professional calligrapher specializing in modern calligraphy workshops and elevating your guest’s experiences with live event artistry in Boston, MA and beyond.

01/06/2026

My chosen word for 2025 was EASE and it served me well so that’s the energy I’m bringing into 2026. I’m not forcing anything. What is meant for me will find its way to me and I’m doing the work to make sure I’m ready for it.

I’m also not quite ready to let go of 2025 so here’s one more recap!

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Boston Live Event Artist / Live Engraving Artist / Boston Area Calligrapher / Massachusetts Calligraphy / Live Foiling Artist

12/26/2025

My cards may be fashionably late but I just like to add extra love and care this time of year.

From our family to yours… ✨

11/20/2025

Spending Mother’s Day writing calligraphy on notecards at Sézane made me fall for the Seaport in bloom… but seeing it all dressed up for the holidays feels like a whole new kind of magic!

This past Sunday I personalized gift bags for guests, the first of five calligraphy events I’m doing through November and December! I will be back at their Boston Popup the next three Saturdays, and the following Sunday, come say hi and let me write something special for you!

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Boston Live Event Artist / Live Calligraphy / Boston Calligraphy Events / Massachusetts Calligrapher

10/22/2025

Ready to make your holiday table extra special this year? My November calligraphy classes are all about adding those personal touches, all the little details that will make your gatherings shine.

You have four chances to join me this month:

✨ Thursday, November 6th at Industrious Legacy Place
**NEW VENUE by ALERT!** This bright and airy co-working space is the perfect backdrop for a creative night out. Light refreshments will be provided (or feel free to bring your own!).

✨ Sunday, November 9th at Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton
Brunch and calligraphy? Yes, please. Come see why this neighborhood favorite has been around for over a century!

✨ Wednesday, November 12th at Local 149 in South Boston
It is always a lively crowd here! If you’re looking for a more fun, relaxed vibe, this is the class for you!

✨ Tuesday, November 18th for Virtual Modern Calligraphy for Beginners ***ON ZOOM***
Join from anywhere! Supplies are shipped right to your door, just be sure to register by Nov 11.

My classes are part workshop, part hangout, and totally beginner-friendly (but great for anyone who would love a creative refresh).

Comment THANKFUL below and I’ll DM you the details. I can’t wait to see you in class!

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Modern Calligraphy Workshops / Boston Calligrapher / Sip & Script / Learn Pointed Pen

09/30/2025

Happy IAMPETH Certificate Submission Deadline Day to those who celebrate!!

This is a milestone I never imagined reaching. Honestly, I hadn’t even considered it until about three weeks ago, which is a pretty far reach considering most people work on their submissions for months and months. I was a couple of days into my daily practice, looking for the IAMPETH scholarship details and, on a whim, decided to look at what the certification requirements actually looked like in the area closest to my expertise - Proficiency in Engrosser’s Script. If nothing else I now had some more options for practice text.

And then without overthinking it, I just went for it, taking baby steps in the direction of getting my submissions ready. I ordered the specified paper, I printed out the applicable exemplars, I gathered all my ruling up tools (and even created my own!) and I just started writing.

Would I recommend a three-week turnaround? Absolutely not. I wasn’t sure I’d even have anything ready to mail by the deadline. What I did have, though, were years of practice and study to lean on, enough to give me a foundation for these specific historical letterforms.

Strangely enough, the tight timeline helped me. I didn’t have time to overthink and worry, I just kept moving forward. With such focused practice, I saw daily progress, so much so that I ended up redoing all three submissions at the last minute.

Best of luck to all the calligraphers who poured their hearts into their submissions! I’m excited (and a little nervous) to receive feedback and keep growing. Honestly, the fact that I feel ready for my work to be judged at all is a huge win for me!

Here’s to milestones we never saw coming and celebrating them when they do!

09/04/2025

September class lineup:

✨ Sunday, September 7th at the Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton, MA for a special class in honor of Alopecia Awareness Month!!! ALL are welcome to attend, fun accessories are encouraged!

✨ Tuesday, September 16th Virtual Modern Calligraphy for Beginners on **ZOOM** The last day to register for my virtual class is September 9th. Supplies will be mailed right to you, bring snacks, your favorite cocktail/mocktail and your comfiest clothes!

✨ Tuesday, September 30th at Not Your Average Joes in Watertown, MA for my first official class of fall! Come early so you can enjoy some yummy comfort food and a drink! I’m bringing all the fall vibes!

Comment SEPTEMBER and I’ll DM you the details or check out the link in my bio for my full Fall/Winter schedule. I hope to see you in one of my classes soon!

Modern Calligraphy Workshops / Boston Calligrapher / Learn Pointed Pen / Virtual Calligraphy Class / Sip & Script / Boston Things To Do

08/20/2025

Hot foiling is quickly becoming my favorite personalization technique, so when Amanda Reid (yes, THE Amanda Reid) invited me to collaborate at a foiling activation in Boston, I was thrilled to say yes! Knowing it would be a high-volume event, I was glad to help her assemble a strong team by bringing in two talented local calligraphers, Jenn and Simone, who I’ve had the pleasure of working with before.

Together, we were a surprise element for attendees at Tripleseat’s annual EventCamp conference, immediately following Cassie LaMere’s thoughtful session on “The Art of Personalization.”

Guests selected a luggage tag and watched as we foiled their requests in real time, a simple but impactful way to create a memorable, interactive experience.

Thanks again to for organizing such a seamless event, to Amanda for bringing me on board, and to Jenn and Simone for their artistry and teamwork!

08/05/2025

Engraving for an all-brand event at Nordstrom the week before my scheduled M•A•C Cosmetics engraving event gave me the perfect opportunity to connect with their team in advance, and I’m so glad I did! Not only did they get to see my engraving work in action, but we were able to chat about what to expect for their very first event of this kind at this location.

They even invited me to come in early the following week to get my makeup done, how’s that for a warm welcome? Before I left, I made sure to pick up the foundation they recommended so I could arrive with just the basics (foundation, liner, lashes, and brows - my version of a no-makeup look as someone with alopecia!) and let the pros do the rest.

Huge shoutout to Robbie for making this 40-something girlie’s skin glow! I picked up a few new tips and a new favorite foundation. Honestly, if I could start every event being pampered at the M•A•C counter, I would.

Now onto the EVENT itself! Foot traffic was steady and the lipsticks were hands-down the most popular item of the day. I also got to engrave their Turquatic fragrance. That glass bottle was an absolute dream surface to work on!

Thank you so much to Sun Dreams Productions for bringing me in for this one, such a fun and beauty-filled day!

Wearing:
Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control in N6 and M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick & Lip Pencil in Ruby Woo

Boston Live Event Artist / Live Engraving Event / Boston Area Calligrapher / Massachusetts Calligraphy / Boston Engraving Artist

07/30/2025

I have added a new class option for August! In addition to Modern Calligraphy for Beginners and Virtual Modern Calligraphy for Beginners, both using a pointed pen, I am trying out a new option - Brush Lettering for Beginners!

We will cover the basics of writing with a paint brush and a brush pen, as well as how to create your own calligraphy ink using gouache! This class is for those who may have already taken a beginners class using a pointed pen and want to learn how to use other tools, AND also those who are brand new to calligraphy.

Here is the full class lineup:

✨ Sunday, August 3rd at the Biltmore Bar & Grille ***BRUSH LETTERING CLASS***

✨ Thursday, August 7th at Donut Villa Brunch Club & Bar

✨ Wednesday, August 13th for Virtual Modern Calligraphy for Beginners on **ZOOM**
The last day to register for my virtual class is August 6th, supplies will be mailed right to you!

Comment STILL SUMMER and I’ll DM you the details. Or check out the link in my bio for all my scheduled upcoming classes. I hope to see you soon!

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Modern Calligraphy Workshops / Boston Calligrapher / Learn Pointed Pen / Brush Lettering Workshop / Virtual Calligraphy Class / Sip & Script

07/18/2025

IAMPETH 2025

Last week was a blur, a wonderful, eye-opening, overwhelming, mind-blowing blur. I promise, I will share more stories and photos and videos because I took a lot of photos and I have a lot of stories to share. I am still sort of processing the whole week and basking in that post-conference glow. For now I will say, within the first 10 minutes it had totally exceeded all of my expectations.

After I checked into the hotel, before I even went to registration, one of the first things I did was walk around the artisan market. I’m not even sure if they were technically open yet but the doors were so I went in. Right away I found myself standing in front of a table watching the incredible Michael Sull write. Incredible is a vast understatement but I have a character limit here. He noticed I was there and we started chatting. I explained it was my first time and I think I said it was an honor just watching him write and that I also liked his hat…? I honestly don’t remember, I was in awe! He asked if I had ever had my name written by a Master Penman - no I haven’t! He noted my first name on his scratch pad and then proceeded to write my name as only he could write it. I stood there, speechless, my eyes immediately filling with happy tears. It was magic.

So yeah, that’s how my week started! And it continued with many more pinch-me moments that individually would’ve still been worth the price of admission!

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