The World of Black Letters with Elettr

In this episode of the Life of Letters podcast, host Laura Edralin speaks with calligrapher Ellie Heywood about her journey into the world of lettering and calligraphy. They discuss Ellie's passion for black letter scripts, her favorite tools and techniques, and her experiences with large-scale mural projects. Ellie shares insights on how to get started with calligraphy, the beauty of different letter forms, and her aspirations to spread the art of black letter further into the world. Find out more about Ellie, her courses and worksheets, visit: https://elettr.art/, or connect with her on Instagram: @elettr. --- If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it - it really helps others discover the podcast - thank you! ☕️ To support the podcast with a small donation, buy us a coffee here. Connect with Laura on Instagram @thelifeofletterspodcast to continue the conversation, share your own lettering journey or suggest topics you'd love to hear about in future episodes. ✍️ To discover more about Laura's calligraphy workshops and more, visit lauralletterslife.com or say hi on Instagram @lauraletterslife. ✨ Download Laura's free Calming Calligraphy workbook. Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet Ellie Heywood(00:01:27) - Ellie's Journey into Lettering and Calligraphy(00:09:04) - Exploring Black Letter Scripts(00:14:34) - Tools and Techniques for Calligraphy(00:19:28) - Starting with Black Letter: Tips for Beginners(00:24:29) - Favorite Projects and Large Murals(00:26:18) - Future Aspirations in Calligraphy(00:29:34) - Celebrating the Letter G and Community Building