Live engraving for a private tasting event with The Macallan. Whisky tasting event activation, personalising whisky gifts

the art of Modern Calligraphy and Engraving

Welcome to Leigh Calligraphy. I’m Heather - a professional modern calligrapher and freehand engraver based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, serving brand activations and corporate events across London, the UK and beyond. I specialise in premium on-site personalisation and studio commissions, transforming luxury products into bespoke works of art. From hand-engraved perfume bottles and glassware to elegant hot foiling on leather goods, I create unforgettable, interactive experiences for your guests.

Whether you are looking to hire a live event artist for high-profile PR events or require exquisite handwritten corporate gifting, my work blends timeless craftsmanship with modern brand storytelling. Explore my services to find out how we can elevate your next luxury brand experience.

logos of brands i have worked with including The British Grand Prix, The Macallan Whisky, Christian Louboutin, Rhode, Charlotte Tilbury, Maison Francis Kurkdjan, Dior, Tag Heur, GHD, Royal Kennel Club, Burberry, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Creed

Valued Brands I have provided Engraving and Calligraphy Services for include:

My Services

  • I create bespoke gifts through modern calligraphy and engraving. From engraved perfumes for a keepsake wedding gift, to place cards for your special event, I can create beautiful bespoke items in my signature calligraphy style.

  • Live events calligraphy is a unique way to transform your products into cherished keepsakes for guests whilst driving engagement through a truly bespoke and memorable experience. A product of your choosing is personalised on-the-spot in just a few moments.

  • I have taught thousands of people the art of modern calligraphy over the last ten years. I teach beginners classes in my local area of Leigh-on-sea in Essex and run a local calligraphy club for those wanting to practise their skills and elevate their calligraphy to the next level. I can be hired for corporate calligraphy workshops and private tailored workshops for small groups and hen parties.

Calligraphy hand-engraved teaspoons for the Rhode brand event launch in Sephora UK. Teaspoons were engraved live for Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber.
handwritten calligraphy brand note cards for The Macallan Whisky and Edrington UK. Branded note cards for client gifting and corporate gifting.
A bottle of Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Sun perfume titled Eid Mubarak on a reflective surface with other perfume bottles and a window in the background.
Hand engraved metal dog collars for Dolce and Gabbana London Covent Garden store. Luxury In store live engraving in London
Hand engraved cosmetics for luxury brand activation in Dolce and Gabbana Covent Garden. Calligraphy engraving on lip gloss. Personalised cosmetics. Live calligraphy engraving london
Corporate gifting of NYETIMBER bottles for The Royal Kennel Club with calligraphy personalisation of the english sparking wine bottles. Champagne live event calligraphy personalisation. Client gifting. Personalised wine.
Hand engraved glass candle for Rituals cosmetics. Live calligraphy engraving London and Essex
Engraving Timberland branded metal boot tags for an exclusive content creator event. Live engraving for OFFICE shoes and Timberland brand activation. Calligraphy engraving on metal.
A hand holding a card with gold and brown cursive text that says, "Ralph Lauren" at the top, and brown cursive text that says, "Thank you for visiting. I hope to welcome you back very soon." The card is placed against multiple similar cards laid flat
Hand engraved gold christmas bauble for luxury brand activation. Dolce and Gabbana live engraving
A hand holding a brown Gucci clutch bag in front of a display of perfume bottles in a store.
The image shows a hand holding a beige folding fan with the name 'Michelle' written on it in gold lettering. The background consists of many similar fans, each with different names handwritten in gold, such as 'Aurora', 'Daniel', and 'John', arranged
A person holding a Chanel Coco Mademoiselle perfume bottle with a pink liquid and a clear, faceted glass cap.
Two black lipstick tubes with gold accents, one labeled "Bride" and the other "Mother of the Bride" in white cursive lettering, resting on a white surface.
A perfume bottle with a gold and silver cap, a clear rectangular glass body with dark purple liquid inside, gold chain detail, and the name "James" written on the front, displayed on a shelf with a beige and brown background.
Hand holding a perfume bottle labeled 'L.W' in front of a gold display shelf with other similar bottles, and a sign that says 'DRIES VAN NOTEN' in the background.