HELLO LOVELY!

I'm Ali

I am a professional calligraphy and watercolour artist, specialising in creating memorable wedding stationery and relaxing, creative workshops in Hampshire.

I create meaningful stationery for couples on their wedding day, that reflect them perfectly. I love to include illustrations and beautiful calligraphy lettering to celebrate a couple's wedding day.

I offer relaxing, creative workshops where people can come and connect with themselves while being creative. I teach calligraphy and watercolour workshops throughout the year and also offer seasonal workshops too.

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TWIA wedding award Stationery winner 2024

How it all started...

I've always been obsessed with creativity! Even as a young child, I would spend hours drawing, making and creating.

Even though I have always loved drawing and painting, as an adult, I found it hard to balance this passion alongside working full time as a primary school teacher and being a busy mum of two. During the 2020 lockdown, I suddenly found myself with lots of time that I could use to explore calligraphy and watercolours. I instantly fell in love with calligraphy. Hours would whizz by as I dedicated time to exploring and practising calligraphy.

In September 2022, I made the decision to reduce my hours at school and to pursue working as an artist part time. Since then, I have enjoyed creating many stationery suites for couples, even winning the TWIA South Central 'Stationer of 2024' award. It has been an honour to be a part of so many wonderful weddings!

I have taught a wide range of calligraphy and watercolour classes since 2021, with many attendees joining me repeatedly. Time and time again, I have listened to them say how relaxed and present they feel! This is so important to me: I want to encourage everyone to connect with themself and discover a new creative hobby.

I am excited to be running my first weekend retreat in November 2024 - a whole weekend of Christmas Craft prep! I can't wait!

Kind words

Ali was incredible: she personalised our wedding invites and really took time to make the invites perfect. Our expectations were exceeded!

Sarah and Graham

The course run by Alison fulfilled my dream of learning calligraphy. This course did not only open up the world of calligraphy but also instilled mindfulness during this endeavour.

Sunil Rathod

We are so, so happy with our wedding invitations. They are everything I envisioned and more! They’re perfect!!

Charlotte and Paul

Some fun facts about me...

I'm 100% a dog person - I have two dogs: Ted a gorgeous cocker spaniel, and Frank, a mini sausage dog. I'm also a big fan of human names for dogs.

I am a total tea drinker - can't stand coffee, although I wish I did - the coffee game always looks much more interesting at the coffee shop!

I have two lovely children, who definitely keep me busy! We love to spend time as a family at the beach or by a river - we love to go paddleboarding, not that I can stand up!

I was lucky to meet my husband when I was 20, we got engaged 6 months after meeting and married 9 months later! I was only 22! We've been happily married for 17 years.

I am a naturally quiet person and enjoy a gentle pace to life - I love to snuggle up with a book!

I am obsessed with flowers - my camera roll is full of pretty flowers I spot when I am out and about.

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