The beauty and artistry of personalized calligraphy brings a tangible, timeless touch to any occasion— making your event stand out in today’s fast-paced digital world. Calligraphy for live events not only makes for a visually stunning interaction point, but leaves your valued guests with a tangible memento custom created for them.

Live Calligraphy Events

Timeless. Show-Stopping. Social-Media Shareable

Make your next event truly memorable.

Live calligraphy personalization will elevate your guests’ experience. On-site calligraphy customization services create an opportunity to establish trust and connection with your audience through a personalized experience. In just a few minutes, your guests walk away with not only with a customized product but an unmatched client experience & service that they can’t wait to share on social media!

Calligraphy

The tried-and-true— handwritten calligraphy can be done on a variety of surfaces to match your brand’s needs. Tools used will depend on surface type, texture & finish.

Chinese Calligraphy

Handwritten messages wishing prosperity, good luck and good health are the perfect way to ring in the Lunar New Year. Chinese calligraphy customization can be done on red envelopes, scrolls and more.

Engraving

Hand engraving permanently etches designs onto a variety of surfaces (including glass, metal & ceramic). Most surfaces that can be written on can also be engraved— except for champagne bottles.

Foiling & Debossing

Perfect for leather, cork, fabrics and certain paper goods— heat foiling permanently embeds your personalization in your choice of gold, silver or rose gold. Or go for the au naturale look with debossing.

Painting

The latest live event activation offering— bottle painting is a stunning choice that can be done on a variety of surfaces, from fragrances and candles to bags and packaging alike!

Big events are kind of our thing

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When you book with us, you’re booking a team that is experienced with providing a white glove experience from start to finish— no matter the environment!

Your guests deserve nothing but the best, and you can count on us to deliver! We work with trusted artists that deliver work at our caliber and are familiar working large events (200+ guests).

We understand that details matter, so anytime you book a live event with us, there will be at minimum one events assistant present to ensure smooth traffic flow & to make sure that all guests are happy.

Inkscripted Studios is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and serves the greater Northern California region and beyond. We are available to travel across the US and internationally.

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The Booking Process

Your Vision, Brought to Life—Step by Step

We’ve designed a streamlined booking process to make planning effortless and enjoyable. Whether it’s live calligraphy for an event, in-studio customizations, or a workshop, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

  • Your Vision, Brought to Life—Step by Step

    We’ve designed a streamlined booking process to make planning effortless and enjoyable. Whether it’s live calligraphy for an event, in-studio customizations, or a workshop, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

  • Once we receive your inquiry, you’ll get a link to schedule a complimentary 20-minute virtual consultation. During this call, we’ll chat about which service best suits your needs, go over options, and answer any questions you might have.

  • When you’re ready to move forward, and all the details are confirmed, we’ll send you a contract and payment link. Your date and time will be secured as soon as the contract is signed and the deposit is received.

  • With everything finalized, our team will prepare behind the scenes to deliver a seamless, unforgettable experience. Whether we’re showing up on-site or crafting your custom project in the studio, you can trust us to handle every detail with care.

    Ready to begin? Let’s bring your calligraphy dreams to life!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Think about the last time you received a generic freebie to take home from a conference or networking event— you probably thought, "I have plenty of branded water bottles."

    By adding some calligraphy sparkle, you get a unique way to engage with your guests, providing them with a memorable keepsake they are much more inclined to take home with AND a shareable experience. It's an excellent way to enhance brand loyalty, create buzz, and make your event stand out amongst the crowd!

  • We will arrive on-site ready to rock and roll with our materials, dressed to the nines according to your event dress code. Once we are set up, guests can come to our table and watch as we personalize your item of choice in real-time.

    Depending on the flow of your event, they can pick up their customized item right then and there, or swing by at the end of the evening. Et voilà!

  • We work closely with each client to ensure that our artistic style aligns with your brand's needs. We offer a selection of styles, and can tailor our customizations to match your event or brand's colors and aesthetics.

  • We specialize in a wide range of events—including brand activation services, corporate events, private parties, weddings, and more. We tailor our services to suit the unique needs of each event, ensuring a bespoke experience for every client. Book a consultation, and we can brainstorm together!

  • We mainly service the San Francisco, Bay Area, and Silicon Valley (Alameda County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County), with no additional travel fees.

    We often travel to Marin County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Santa Cruz County and Mendocino County, with some additional travel fees.

    We are available to travel across the US and internationally! Travel & per diem costs will apply— please inquire via email.

  • Pricing includes our team’s work on-site and our tools. It does not include cost of materials, but we can assist with sourcing items if needed.

    Our pricing varies depending on the service, project scope, and level of customization. Please reach out with details about your event or project, and we’ll be happy to provide a tailored quote.

  • Cathy and her team are absolutely amazing!!! We have hired them for several events and couldn’t possibly be happier. Their artistry is incredible, they are wonderful to work with, and everyone at our events absolutely loves their engraved items. We can’t wait to have them back!!!

    Ryan S. | Corporate Client

  • There are times in your life when you don’t have the right words or the right gift to be able to express how special someone is to you. I was in that situation recently when my dearest friend was retiring. It was very emotional time and I wanted to give a personalized and meaningful gift for the next chapter of her life. I am so grateful to have found Inkscripted Studios and work with Cathy.

    Wendy C. | Private Client

  • Inkscripted Studios provided a fantastic experience for our guests producing real life personalizations on travel bags and luggage tags at our aviation themed event. So professional and a delight to work with on creating this memorable take away moment. I highly recommend having them at your next event!!!

    Annemarie R. | Corporate Event Planner

We’d love to work with you!

Let’s bring your vision to life with the art of calligraphy.

Whether you’re planning a corporate event, looking for a unique gift, or ready to learn the timeless craft of calligraphy, we’re here to help. Our team at Inkscripted Studios is dedicated to making your experience unforgettable, from the first conversation to the final flourish.

Reach out today, and let’s create something extraordinary together.

Let’s make your calligraphy dreams come true!