Hey there!
I’m Liz Zhang.
A Professional Calligrapher and Engraver who specializes in live on-site event calligraphy and workshops for the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, Canada.
Experience the timeless and romantic art of calligraphy.
My calligraphy journey…
IT STARTED WITH A CRAYOLA MARKER AND A NOTE PAD.
In 2017, I stumbled upon videos on Instagram of people writing calligraphy and was completely mesmerized by it. From the simple strokes to the wonderful flourishes, it drew my attention almost immediately. Eager and full of excitement, the first thing I did was to Google “How to learn calligraphy”. Overwhelmed with the number of different tools and supplies that Google suggested, I decided to start simply and bought a set of Crayola markers, and the rest is history…
Inspiring and Empowering others with calligraphy…
After a few months of practice, I decided to set up my own Instagram account where I would document my progress and share my journey with others. Over the course of the first year, I was so encouraged by the community on Instagram, I received many messages from people requesting for me to create custom calligraphy pieces. This was when my life changed. I realized how this skill can greatly impact others. How cool was it that I got to be a part of people’s gifts, weddings and celebratory occasions?
My love for learning calligraphy sparked my interest in teaching calligraphy. I strongly believe that anyone can do calligraphy. My mission is to empower others with the skill to create art with letters, and for them to believe in themselves too. When I first started, I was so lost and didn’t know where to start. By making it as simple as possible, focusing on the foundations, I hope to make learning calligraphy as accessible as possible for students who wish to learn. My workshops focus on equipping students with the right foundational skills in order for them to master calligraphy. I started teaching workshops in 2019 and now I have taught over hundreds of students through live and online group and private workshops. If you would like to start your calligraphy journey today, please check out my upcoming workshops! It would be an honor for me to teach and learn with you. For the past 3 years, I’ve hosted a monthly lettering challenge on Instagram: #lettersandpoetrywithliz (with 28K amazing posts + an amazing community) that will give you quotes to practice on as you’re starting your calligraphy journey.
Staying connected with the community…
As I continued on my calligraphy journey and refined my script, I am honored to have had the opportunities to do Live Calligraphy / Freehand Engraving Brand Activation Events with international brands like Christian Dior Couture, Fendi, Oliver People, and local brands like Everything Wine, The Amazing Brentwood, Leuchtturm1917 Canada and Oomomo. Check out my recent events here: Event Gallery. The ability to create something personalized on-site for a guest, from keepsakes and heirloom items to meaningful and touching messages, brings me indescribable joy and meaning to the work that I do.
Today, I’m also a proud ambassador of Royal Talens North America, Ferris Wheel Press and DeSerres and love partnering up with them on amazing projects.
If you have any questions or would like to reach out just to say Hi, please feel free to leave me a message through my contact form and I would love to be in touch!
Sincerely,
Liz
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