Bespoke calligraphy and engraving in paris & bordeaux
Bring Your Events to Life with calligraphy
Calligraphy & engraving services
Live On-site calligraphy & engraving for brands
On-site live services for brand activations or promotional events, pop-ups or in-store events, Fashion Week Paris & VIP dinners, corporate gifting or corporate parties.
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Hiring a calligrapher during your events makes for a memorable and interactive experience for your guests and clients.
Calliphanie has collaborated with multiple companies in Paris and all around France since 2020, offering on-site services for brand activations or promotional events, pop-ups or in-store events, Fashion Week Paris & VIP dinners, corporate gifting or corporate parties, and also for private events.
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Calligraphy and hand engraving on all surfaces (glass, wood, stone, paper, leather, metal, fabric, food…): Whether launching a new brand, promoting a specific product or showing appreciation for your clients or guests, secure live art services today to ensure a unique experience for your guests.
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Calliphanie Studio specialize in rush turnarounds and can work with you to ensure your project is completed on time. Contact me with your project details and timeline, and I will let you know if I can accommodate your needs.
Custom Stationery, envelopes & invitations
Bespoke calligraphy and engraving services on a range of different mediums for individuals, companies and events planners to bring a handmade touch that will be remembered.
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Because your events deserve special care and attention, Calliphanie offers bespoke calligraphy and engraving services to individuals, companies and events planners to bring a handmade touch that will be remembered.
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Fancy envelopes and invitation will set the tone of your event and will for sure WOW your guests! Calliphanie offers calligraphy services on invitations and envelopes for events of all sizes.
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placecards, escort cards, menus, seating charts, welcome boards, thank you gifts… you name it ! I can write on pretty much anything (paper, wood, glass, foliage, chalkboard…).
Lettering, Workshops
& team building
Learn the subtle art of calligraphy and lettering or just get the grasp of it while having fun with some friends or co-workers. Chose from our workshops and classes, in English and in French.
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Wanna learn calligraphy or host a calligraphy workshop? Great idea! Calligraphy & lettering workshops offer the perfect blend of social connection and creative skill building.
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Whether you are looking for a fun calligraphy activity or a seminar to improve your team's handwriting and written communication skills, Calliphanie offers customised corporate team-building activities tailored to your team’s unique needs.
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Calliphanie can teach corporate workshops of to 15 people. Employee appreciation? Team building? Celebrations? Let's talk about your goals and we can formulate a perfect creative workshop for your next event!
chose your personalization technique
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Calligraphy
Elegant and timeless, calligraphy with a dip pen, brush pen or paintbrush adapts to any surface, creating a handcrafted result that no machine can ever replicate.
It is the go-to technique for personalizing cards, envelopes, packaging, textiles and any paper or card-based item, but also for writing directly on bottles, gift items and unexpected surfaces. It adapts to any event setup, from an intimate dinner to a large-scale retail activation.
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Hand-engraving
A premium, permanent finish. Performed freehand on glass, metal, ceramic, wood and certain plastics, engraving transforms every object into a genuine keepsake.
It is the most requested technique for perfume bottles, cosmetics, cups, jewelry and metal gift items. Particularly well suited to influencer and press events, engraving produces a photogenic result that guests naturally want to share. Every engraved piece becomes truly unique !
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Hot-foil
For a luxurious and refined finish, hot foiling is THE technique for personalising leather, paper, packaging, and certain plastics that cannot be engraved.
A brilliant, lasting result immediately associated with artisanal quality. It is ideal for notebooks, card holders, luggage tags, pouches and handbags, premium gift boxes, and basically anythig leather-y ! As with engraving, sample testing is carried out in advance to ensure a flawless result on the day.
Hello !
I am Fanny. I am the modern calligrapher behind Studio Calliphanie. I am bilingual and I provide calligraphy and engraving services in Bordeaux, Paris and all around France. I mostly work for brands and public relations events, and I offer custom calligraphy services for weddings, and other special occasions. I also teach the art of calligraphy so you can be on your way to create beautiful things, too.
Whether you are organizing a private dinner, a corporate event, a fashion show, a brand activation or PR event, using the art of calligraphy and engraving will WOW your guestsand enhance their experience, creating memories that will last.
From bespoke invitations and envelopes addressing to live calligraphy personalization services, Calliphanie’s unique expertise allows me to personalize on all materials, and my network of fellow calligraphers enables us to participate in large-scale events across France and beyond.
Founded in 2020, Studio Calliphanie has collaborated with over 50 brands such as Cartier, Amazon, montblanc, pomellato, sézane… across dozens of events throughout France, personalising thousands of items live on-site and in the studio.
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What’s in it for your brand?
A memorable and personalized client experience
Guests love watching the personalisation happen live in front of their eyes.
Items that reflect your identity
Bespoke personalisation (initials, names, messages, illustrations…) aligned with your brand universe.
A deeper connection with your clients or guests
They will for sure remember your event, and increase their engagement on social media.
A sustainable approach
Personalised event gifts and keepsakes are items people keep for a long time.
FAQ — Hiring a live calligrapher for your event : everything you need to know
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A variety of surfaces can be personalised depending on your event's needs. Popular options include paper, cards, envelopes, perfume, leather goods, cosmetic or spirit bottles, and other small gift items such as keychains, passport covers, luggage tags, leather notebooks, wine or cocktails, glasses, food....
Due to variations and irregularities between manufacturers, I strongly recommend providing at least one sample of your gift item before your event. This allows me to test which tools and supplies work best with your products.
If you have a specific item in mind, feel free to let me know and we can discuss the possibilities together. -
What types of events do you cover? Clients request live calligraphy or engraving workshops for a wide variety of events and activities, including:
Brand activations / experiential marketing
Product launches
Corporate events
Influencer / PR events
Cocktail receptions / VIP or VIC Dinners
Trade shows / Conferences / Industry meetings
Fashion shows
Team building
Social events (weddings, receptions, birthdays, etc.)
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The number of items I can personalise on a few factors, such as the complexity of the design, the number of guests, and the length of the text. In general, I can personalise between 15 and 30 items per hour. For larger events, having a brand ambassador or staff member alongside me to help manage requests frees up my time to personalise more items. If your event expects a very large number of guests, a second artist may be needed. I would be happy to work with you to create a plan suited to your event and guest count.
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Calliphanie provides all the calligraphy tools needed for the personalisation process, including pens, ink, paint, engraving tools, hot foiling equipment, and any other required supplies.
Clients typically provide the surfaces if they are branded items, but we can work together on sourcing and delivery if needed. -
Pricing is tailored to each project and depends on several factors: event duration, location, the type of personalisation, and the number of artists required. As a general guide, live calligraphy services are priced on a half-day, full-day or evening basis. Get in touch with your event details and I will send you a personalised quote.
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The earlier the better — I recommend getting in touch at least four to six weeks before your event to ensure availability and allow time for preparation and material testing. For holiday season events (November and December), booking from September onwards is strongly advised as my calendar fills up quickly. That said, I am used to last-minute requests and will always do my best to accommodate them if my schedule allows.
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These are three distinct personalisation techniques, each suited to different surfaces and aesthetics.
Calligraphy uses a dip pen, brush pen or marker to create elegant handwritten lettering on paper, cards, packaging and more. It is the most versatile technique and works on virtually any flat surface.
Engraving uses a rotary tool to permanently etch lettering into hard surfaces such as glass, metal, ceramic, wood and certain plastics. The result is premium, tactile and long-lasting.
Hot foiling uses a heated stylus and metallic transfer film to emboss lettering onto leather, paper and certain plastics that cannot be engraved. The result is luxurious and reflective — particularly popular for leather goods such as notebooks, card holders and luggage tags.
Not sure which technique is right for your project? I'll guide you through the best option based on your objects and event.
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Studio Calliphanie is based in Bordeaux and Paris and travels throughout France and abroad for personalisation events. If you are organising a multi-day event, I can work for the full duration or as long as needed. Get in touch with your event details and I will provide a personalised quote based on your needs.
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I generally only need a table, a chair, and occasionally access to a power outlet. I bring all necessary tools and supplies, including pens, ink, and any other requested items. If your event has specific setup requirements, feel free to let me know and I will work with you to find the best arrangement for your event space.
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Some large-scale events require several calligraphers working simultaneously to personalise all products and gifts without keeping guests waiting. Studio Calliphanie has a network of experienced calligraphers available to recommend.
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I arrive approximately 30 minutes early to set up (which usually takes around 15 minutes) and, ideally, create one to three sample engravings or calligraphy pieces to give guests an idea of what to expect.
Once an item is completed, it will be ready for collection. Since every event's logistics are different, let's discuss your event details to determine the best flow for personalisation requests.
For large scale events, we can come up with a QR code for the guests to enter their requests. That way you also enrich your database with new profiles to follow-up with after your event.
Looking to partner with a bilingual calligrapher to enhance your next event in Paris or in France?
Let’s write your events together!
Fill out the form below or email directly at hello(a)calliphanie.com
