The Calligraphy Podcast

Christen Turney, Ajab Rajvir Jandiala
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Welcome to The Calligraphy Podcast, a space for calligraphers to talk about, share and grow in their art–and cultivate community along the way. Join hosts Ajab Rajvir Jandiala and Christen Turney as they delve into all things pen and ink.

  1. Flourishing with Schin Loong of Open Ink Stand

    08/15/2023

    Flourishing with Schin Loong of Open Ink Stand

    Get ready to flourish! In this episode, we chat with Schin Loong, calligrapher and artist at Open Ink Stand about all things flourishing. Schin is known for her Madarasz-inspired writing and flourishing and is the author of Calligraphic Drawing. In this episode, we talk about the freedom flourishing gives and how to approach this calligraphic discipline in a digestible way – one stroke at a time! Follow Schin at @openinkstand on Instagram or check out her website, https://www.openinkstand.com.

    46 min
  2. Forever Learners

    07/15/2023

    Forever Learners

    It's summertime, which means folks are making time for calligaphy. Maybe you're headed to a calligraphy class or conference or are on a vacation and are bringing your pens along for some "me" time with pen and ink. You could also be enjoying a quiet weekend at home and are putting time aside for calligraphy. Whether you're on a plane, in a car, on a walk, or at your desk, we hope you'll have an open mind today as we talk about how to stay teachable and get the most from classes.

    26 min
  3. Grinding Sumi Ink

    06/15/2023

    Grinding Sumi Ink

    The smell of sandalwood fills the air. A gentle scraping sound is heard from the other room. Everything turns black. No, the world isn't ending. We're just over here grinding our own sumi ink! In this immersive episode, we talk about the various forms of sumi ink and walk you through an audio demonstration as Christen grinds her own sumi ink on an inkstone. While she grinds enough ink for a small painting or calligraphy piece, Christen and Ajab have a little "ink chat" and share about some of their favorite inks, their first inks and the other joys of writing. Supplies:  Moon Palace Sumi Ink: https://www.paperinkarts.com/moonpa.html  Black ink stone: https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/shakyo-ken-ink-stone   Black ink stick: https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/akanegimo-ink-stick-30210  Color ink sticks: https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/japanese-color-ink-sticks  Porcelain ink stone: https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/suzuri-ink-stone    Sources:  https://www.britannica.com/art/suiboku-ga#:~:text=suiboku%2Dga%2C%20also%20called%20Sumi,in%20the%20mid%2D14th%20century.   https://www.sumi-e.it/en/what-is-sumi-e/  https://www.shine.cn/feature/art-culture/1903231709/#:~:text=The%20earliest%20human%2Dmade%20inksticks,Qin%20administrator%20in%20Hubei%20Province.

    29 min
  4. Is Calligraphy Your Hobby?

    05/15/2023

    Is Calligraphy Your Hobby?

    For us (Ajab and Christen), calligraphy started out as a hobby. We know from experience, once calligraphy enters your life, it's hard to shake it! While both of us now work as professional calligraphers, we know how important it is to maintain that spirit of curosity, practice and joy in writing. In this episode, we talk about how calligraphy might play a role for hobbyists and professionals alike. We hope it inspires you to find new ways to practice and play with your script. Follow us on Instagram at @thecalligraphypodcast Listen and Subscribe: iTunes Spotify Google Play Stitcher

    29 min

  5. TRAILER

    The Calligraphy Podcast Season 4: Coming Soon!

    Get ready for an all new season of The Calligraphy Podcast. Starting May 15, we will release one episode per month. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Instagram @thecalligraphypodcast.

    1 min

  6. 10/18/2021

    Brush Calligraphy

    From the large tips on the Tombow dual pens to small point of a Pentel Brush Sign Pen, we're talking all things brush calligraphy. Detailed show notes to come.

    37 min

  7. 09/13/2021

    Breaks in Business with Chantelle Hoffman

    Today, we welcome special gust Chantelle Hoffman of Bespoke Strokes. Chantelle shares about how she made the decision to step back from her calligraphy business for a season and what brought her back. You can follow Chantelle on Instagram at @bespokestrokes or visit her website, bespokestrokes.com.

    43 min

  8. 08/09/2021

    A Taste of IAMPETH

    Ever wonder what it's like to go to a calligraphy conference? In this episode we share clips from the 2019 IAMPETH conference and tell you all about what you can expect from a week with fellow pen and ink lovers.

    21 min
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Welcome to The Calligraphy Podcast, a space for calligraphers to talk about, share and grow in their art–and cultivate community along the way. Join hosts Ajab Rajvir Jandiala and Christen Turney as they delve into all things pen and ink.

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  • Creator
    Christen Turney, Ajab Rajvir Jandiala
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Calligraphy Podcast