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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #45 on: September 13, 2015, 02:48:08 PM »
Hi Erica! So nice to meet the mastermind behind this forum.

I look forward to learning a lot and having a lot of fun with you while I am here.  :)
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« Reply #46 on: September 18, 2015, 11:08:25 AM »
Hi Erica:

Just a quick note to say hi to everyone in the Flourish Forum!

Any day that begins with the Flourish Forum inspires creative pen play all day.  And that's the way it should be.  :)

Wishing you all the best,

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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #47 on: September 18, 2015, 07:38:56 PM »
A very belated thank you and welcome to Jonqui, Renee, Jen, and Cindy! Thanks for the hello!  ;D Hope you have been enjoying Flourish!

Thank you Victoria! I am so happy to hear that especially since I hadn't had a chance to respond and reset your login!  :-[  Glad you were able to figure it out! Thrilled to see you here!  ;D
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #48 on: October 15, 2015, 04:18:37 AM »
Hi Erica and all other members
I am carina wiese and live in cape town, south Africa. I love everything about calligraphy and would like to learn to write it. Please help me! Where do I start? I have an oblique pen with different nibs but where can I find an alphabet to practise on? Kind Regards, carina

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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #49 on: November 02, 2015, 03:51:09 PM »
Thank you for making this possible for me to further my penmanship skill.

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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #50 on: November 04, 2015, 12:07:52 AM »
Hi Carina and InkyFingers,
I would suggest starting here: New Here, Start Here:)

Then this thread directs you to posts on supplies, tutorials, etc.: Where Should I Go First?.

I hope that helps! InkyFingers, I LOVE your posts in calligraphy!  :D
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #51 on: January 02, 2016, 07:09:10 AM »
Been here a couple days now, haven't explored much besides the looking at lots of exemplars and putting up some trade posts. Had lurked before but never registered for whatever reason. You can credit Schin for nudging me this way from reddit. Hello everyone!

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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #52 on: January 02, 2016, 11:59:52 AM »
Welcome Entropy! Lots to see here. Glad you joined us. It's much more fun when you can interact.  ;D
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #53 on: January 11, 2016, 10:35:30 AM »
Hi Erica - a big thank you to you for creating this group. It's a wonderful way to stay connected and continue learning. I am considering a move to the west coast of Florida and was wondering if there is a community of calligraphers there similar to what I have found in New York City?
Thanks so much
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #54 on: January 11, 2016, 02:51:52 PM »
Hi Ann,
That is exciting! We do have a few guilds here. There is one in Sarasota which has monthly meetings (except in the summer) and usually a big workshop in Februarys. There is also a smaller guild in Venice which meets about once a month during the year as well.

There is also a guild on the East coast in Orlando which has workshops throughout the year as well.

At some point, I am hoping to start getting some calligraphers together somewhere between Sarasota and Tampa as there are a few calligraphers in Tampa who have been talking about getting together.

NYC has some great guilds though but we definitely have a nice active calligraphy community here.  ;D
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #55 on: January 11, 2016, 03:25:39 PM »
Hi Erica - that's great to know - the world of Calligraphy has been extremely welcoming and I love being a part of it!
Looking forward to exploring your part of the world...
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #56 on: February 17, 2016, 08:08:40 PM »
Please to meet you, Erica! Thank you for coming up with this forum and for making sure that it is a truly, truly friendly and caring space.  :)
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #57 on: February 17, 2016, 08:28:37 PM »
Thank you Rorie! Welcome to Flourish!  :)
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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #58 on: March 14, 2016, 06:15:50 AM »
Hi Erica,
I am a newbie to the pointed pen. However I was introduced to the cartridge pen by my Dad who loved stationary and gifted me a set. I loved using it and experimented with the more traditional styles. However, life caught up and now after a decade I have rediscovered my love for "beautiful handwriting".
I heard about your forum as it has been mentioned as a resourceful place to learn and share. I am thankful you have created this platform. I am based in New Zealand and haven't come across any classes here. I would love to part of the learning...
Thank you! :)
Al from NZ

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Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio
« Reply #59 on: March 14, 2016, 01:19:59 PM »
Hi Al,
I'm happy you found us! I believe we have a few other members from New Zealand. Aren't those cartridge pens a wonderful gift?! I'm sure they have started many a calligrapher's career.  ;D
Welcome!
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