about me
I am Oona Tully, a Professional Calligrapher with 37 years of artistic lettering practice in Ireland, the UK, and Kenya. A lover of letterforms all around me in the unique signage of Irish cities and towns, later practising with a cartridge calligraphy pen from aged ten, I studied ancient manuscripts and contemporary books about Calligraphy in the 1980s.
I have since provided calligraphy for the UN, an Garda Síochána, County Councils, VIP events, Clans of the United States, design agencies, luxury brands and global corporations. I get great pleasure in creating gifts for people to celebrate and commemorate special occasions and people in their lives.
Calligraphy is also a proud, traditional Irish art form dating back centuries, and I promote it as much as I can through education, cultural exchange and civic commissions.
I moved to Co. Wexford from Dublin in 2022 to create a calligraphy studio and a sign-writing work-shed where I can work every day peacefully in the stunning South East.
I have since provided calligraphy for the UN, an Garda Síochána, County Councils, VIP events, Clans of the United States, design agencies, luxury brands and global corporations. I get great pleasure in creating gifts for people to celebrate and commemorate special occasions and people in their lives.
Calligraphy is also a proud, traditional Irish art form dating back centuries, and I promote it as much as I can through education, cultural exchange and civic commissions.
I moved to Co. Wexford from Dublin in 2022 to create a calligraphy studio and a sign-writing work-shed where I can work every day peacefully in the stunning South East.
qualifications
1999 : CLAS Diploma in Calligraphy
2024 : CLAS Advanced Diploma in Calligraphy in progress
I also hold a Masters Degree in Science (Environmental) and Certificates in Graphic Design, Digital Imaging, Photography, Team Leadership, Global Development, Intellectual Property and Digital Marketing.
1999 : CLAS Diploma in Calligraphy
2024 : CLAS Advanced Diploma in Calligraphy in progress
I also hold a Masters Degree in Science (Environmental) and Certificates in Graphic Design, Digital Imaging, Photography, Team Leadership, Global Development, Intellectual Property and Digital Marketing.
teaching and workshops
1996 - Teacher of Calligraphy at North Bay School , Kilbarrack, Dubin Craft Council's Calligraphy in the Classroom project.
1993 - Gilding workshops for the Oxford Arts Group.
2015 - Wicklow County Council Calligraphy Workshops as part of Heritage Week
2021 - Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop with the Bailieborough Arts Hub, County Cavan
2022 - Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop, Castledermot, County Kildare
2022 - Beginners Calligraphy Workshop - Castleknock Community College
2022 - Modern Calligraphy Workshop - Castleknock Community College
2024 - Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners - Screen, Co. Wexford
1996 - Teacher of Calligraphy at North Bay School , Kilbarrack, Dubin Craft Council's Calligraphy in the Classroom project.
1993 - Gilding workshops for the Oxford Arts Group.
2015 - Wicklow County Council Calligraphy Workshops as part of Heritage Week
2021 - Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop with the Bailieborough Arts Hub, County Cavan
2022 - Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop, Castledermot, County Kildare
2022 - Beginners Calligraphy Workshop - Castleknock Community College
2022 - Modern Calligraphy Workshop - Castleknock Community College
2024 - Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners - Screen, Co. Wexford
awards
1988 - St. Joseph's College, Lucan: Award for Calligraphy Services
1989 - Rathmines Senior College: Award for Calligraphy Services
1995 - RDS National Crafts Competition Award / Calligraphy Category
1996 - EBS Calendar Entry Winner / Calligraphy Category
1999 - CLAS Foundation Diploma in Calligraphy
2014 - Dancing Letters Scholarship, USA
1988 - St. Joseph's College, Lucan: Award for Calligraphy Services
1989 - Rathmines Senior College: Award for Calligraphy Services
1995 - RDS National Crafts Competition Award / Calligraphy Category
1996 - EBS Calendar Entry Winner / Calligraphy Category
1999 - CLAS Foundation Diploma in Calligraphy
2014 - Dancing Letters Scholarship, USA
exhibitions (group)
1993 - The Asian Centre, Oxford, England with the Oxford-Irish Society
1995 - RDS Dublin Horse Show, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland.
1996 - EBS Head Office, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
1996 - Exhibition Gallery, Stephen's Green Centre, Dublin 2, with The Crafts Council of Ireland
1997 - The Beehive, with Palmerstown Arts Group, Dublin 20
1998 - Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland with The People's Art Group
2022 - Society of Scribes & Illuminators Capital Letters Day, Bloomsbury, London, UK
2023 - Society of Scribes & Illuminators Capital Letters Day, Bloomsbury, London, UK
2024: Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society 'Art & The Letter' Exhibition, London, UK
1993 - The Asian Centre, Oxford, England with the Oxford-Irish Society
1995 - RDS Dublin Horse Show, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland.
1996 - EBS Head Office, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
1996 - Exhibition Gallery, Stephen's Green Centre, Dublin 2, with The Crafts Council of Ireland
1997 - The Beehive, with Palmerstown Arts Group, Dublin 20
1998 - Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland with The People's Art Group
2022 - Society of Scribes & Illuminators Capital Letters Day, Bloomsbury, London, UK
2023 - Society of Scribes & Illuminators Capital Letters Day, Bloomsbury, London, UK
2024: Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society 'Art & The Letter' Exhibition, London, UK