Directory of Freelance Calligraphers in the State of Florida

The Calligraphy Societies of Florida provides the following list of freelance calligraphers in the State of Florida as a service to both the public and its members, and does not specifically endorse them. All business arrangements are strictly between you and the calligrapher, and we take no responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result of any business relationship.

I'm looking for a calligrapher in Jacksonville | Tampa/St. Petersburg | Pensacola | Central Florida/Orlando | South Florida/Miami | Sarasota.

Jacksonville
Name		Eliza Holliday, Eliza Lettering Design
City		Fernandina Beach
Phone Number		904-277-4834
E-mail Address		eliza@cain.com
Web Site		www.letterist.com
Specialties		Free-lance lettering, design, book arts and teaching, specifically brush lettering and fine art painting and creative writing.
Name		Betty McKee
City		Orange Park
Phone Number		904-264-6944
E-mail Address		stanwmck@juno.com
Specialties		Calligraphy, Designing, Pen & Ink, Drawing, Classes in Italic.

Tampa/St. Petersburg
Name		Jenny Rockhoff, Just Write Calligraphy & Engraving Studios
City		Tampa
Phone Number		813-300-5366
Fax Number		813-300-5366
E-mail Address		JenEngraves@msn.com
Web Site		www.allianceofcertifiedengravers.com www.justwritestudios.com
Specialties		- Envelopes, Escort and Place Cards, Table Numbers, Menus, Seating Charts, Programs, Certificates.  - Specializing in pointed pen work and customizing scripts to compliment invitation. - Certified free-hand engraver (Alliance of Certified Engravers) using copperplate script on crystal, glass and metal.
Name		Carol Layland
City		Tampa
Phone Number		813-994-4346 or 813-299-4963 (cell) or 863-324-3698 x248 (work)
Fax Number		863-325-8850
E-mail Address		clayland@verizon.net
Specialties		Calligraphy in all styles, Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Certificates, Quotations, Special Projects, Logos, Business Cards, Envelopes, Albums, Funerals, Handmade Books and Cards. Teach classes for all levels and alphabets. Twenty-four years experience in Calligraphy and Chairman of Lakewood Letters Annual Retreat.
Name		Ruth Pettis
City		St. Petersburg
Phone Number		727-822-6034
Fax Number		727-822-0131
E-mail Address		rpettis@worldnet.att.net
Specialties		Commercial lettering for magazines, advertising, publishing. Wide range of written and drawn styles for all applications.
Name		Linda Renc
City		Safety Harbor
Phone Number		727-726-1954
Fax Number		727-726-1954
E-mail Address		wrenc@tampabay.rr.com
Web Site		www.paintedfishgallery.com
Specialties		Fine art calligraphy including contemporary quotations, poetry, marriage vows, presentations; matting & framing available. Handmade calligraphic books, lettering & logo design. Commissions accepted. Teach classes in creative calligraphy & design.

Pensacola
Name		Emily Ross
City		Pensacola
Phone Number		850-478-5646
Fax Number		850-484-0801
E-mail Address		emlyross@aol.com
Specialties		Call a graphic Artist open Tues-Fri 10am-6pm (hours by appt Mon and Sat): Art, Logos, Illustration, Calligraphy & Full Service Printing. Specializing in wedding products, personalization of papers, wood, vinal, glass, porcelain, and selling calligraphy service. Printing and papers available. Classes, speaking engagements upon request. Free samples of calligraphy. Click here for directions.
Name		Dona Stenstrom
City		Gulf Breeze
Phone Number		850-932-9183
E-mail Address		bobsten@compuserve.com
Specialties		One of a kind Certificates, Broadsides, Wedding Envelopes (Italic).

Central Florida/Orlando
Name		Kaye Hanna
City		Orlando
Phone Number		407-859-6095
Fax Number		407-859-4833
E-mail Address		kay-aye@cfl.rr.com yeakaye@hotmail.com
Specialties		Works in all lettering styles. Enjoys working with ad agencies doing hand-lettering assignments. Finds logo designing challenging and interesting. Expressive lettering and multi-media artwork. Menus, Invitations/Envelopes etc. and Corporate work.
Name		Janet Hoffberg
City		Longwood
Phone Number		407-774-7774
Fax Number		407-774-7774
E-mail Address		janet@irmusa.com
Specialties		Invitations
Name		Nancy Hoffman
City		Orlando
Fax Number		407-240-1899
E-mail Address		nphoffman@aol.com
Specialties		Personalization on Certificates, etc., Invitation Envelopes, Small Posters/Signs, Place Cards, Name Cards.
Name		Sherryl Huseonica
City		Live Oak (between Gainesville, Lake City and Tallahassee)
Phone Number		386-362-6567
Fax Number		will be provided as needed
E-mail Address		sherrylh@lani.net
Specialties		Lettering styles: Italic, Blackletter, Uncial, Foundational, Copperplate. More conservative in style. Envelopes, Certificates, Poems, etc. Will also letter in color using gouache to create solid color or a rainbow effect.
Name		Judith Leitch
City		Lake Mary
Phone Number		407-323-4669
Specialties		Professional calligraphy: Testimonials, Verses, Certificates. Instructor of calligraphy. Samples upon request.
Name		Sandra Wright
City		Mount Dora
Phone Number		352-250-1500
E-mail Address		SKWHTML@aol.com
Web Site		www.SandraKayWright.com
Specialties		Certificates, Quotations, Verses, Poems, Special Projects, Posters, Signs, Name Tags, Placecards, Menus, Programs, Wedding Envelopes, Seating Charts, Invitations, Announcements, Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Brochures, Camera Ready Layouts, Watercolor & Calligraphy Combinations, Instructor of Calligraphy, and much more.

South Florida/Miami
Name		A Bit of Ink, Inc. Calligraphy and Design by Monica Mirones
City		Pinecrest (Miami)
Phone Number		305-613-3139
E-mail Address		monica@abitofink.com
Web Site		www.abitofink.com
Specialties		Pointed pen lettering artist specializing in Copperplate and Ornamental script. Complete wedding ensemble design and seating charts available as well as customized artwork for any occasion. Computer printing service also available.
Name		Broncha's Calligraphy and Handcrafts
City		Miami Beach
Phone Number		305 949-3864 or cell 305 332-6213
Fax Number		305 949-3864
E-mail Address		bronchis@onebox.com
Specialties		Envelopes, invitations, Menus, Poems, Place cards, Table numbers, Programs, tags, thank you notes, filling of Ketubah Certificate (Hebrew), etc. Hands: Copperplate, Italic Flourished. I match the hand of the invitation. Regular colors and metallic.
Name		Calligraphy by Elaine
City		Miami Beach
Phone Number		305-531-6455
E-mail Address		CalligraphybyE@aol.com
Web Site		www.calligraphybyelaine.com
Specialties		Specializing in beautiful copperplate & other scriptwriting for Bridal & Party work. Envelopes, placecards, menus, programs, seating charts, etc. Other styles available, as well as high quality computer calligraphy great for Corporate accts. Invitations from Crane's, Elite, C'est Papier & more; vellums & custom creations available. Truly a one-stop Calligraphy Shop. Please call for samples!
Name		Gail Jacobson
City		Fort Lauderdale
Phone Number		954-522-4515
Fax Number		954-763-6309
E-mail Address		inknpen1@bellsouth.net
Specialties		Envelopes, placecards, poems. Many styles, all created lovingly by hand.
Name		Marilyn Priem
City		Miami Beach
Phone Number		305-867-1618
Fax Number		305-867-3993
E-mail Address		mlynpriem@aol.com
Specialties		Envelopes, escort and place cards, seating charts, small signs, mechaical or camera ready art work, certificates.

Sarasota
Name		Dorothy McMillan
City		Sarasota
Phone Number		941-951-0642
Fax Number		941-951-0642
E-mail Address		dotndonmac@juno.com
Specialties		Envelope addressing, certificates, poetry and ability to add illustrations to any calligraphic works.
Name		Kitty Verney
City		Sarasota
Phone Number		941-927-8121
Fax Number		941-921-7273
E-mail Address		kverney@comcast.net
Specialties		- Envelopes : Copperplate, Italic, Flourished, Custom Scripts (black,color,metallics) - Custom Informational Pieces (Save-the-Date, maps,directions,hotels, weekend events) - Programs - Placecards - Menus - Decorative Table Numbers - Welcome Tags for Hospitality Bags - Informal Invitations - Certificates

Last updated March 2005