Corporate event calligraphy live on-site

Luxury Brand Activations & Experiential Services

Elevate your brand activations with live, on-site calligraphy, hand engraving and bottle painting. Each bespoke piece adds a touch of luxury and leaves a lasting impression for your guests.

Key Benefits

  • Interactive, immersive experiences for product launches, PR events, and luxury activations

  • Bespoke calligraphy, engraving and bottle painting tailored to your brand identity

  • Memorable pieces that reinforce brand recognition and client engagement

Industries Served

I work with:

Luxury Fragrance and Beauty Brands

PR & Marketing Agencies

Hotels and Hospitality

Corporate Gifting & Premium Experiences

Event Planners and Experiential Agencies

Live services may be delivered individually or combined as part of a tailored personalisation approach.

On-site services include: Live Engraving · Live Calligraphy · Live Bottle Painting

Live Engraving

Hand engraving is an artisan technique which involves meticulously etching personalised designs such as names, initials or a special date onto various surfaces such as metal and glass, transforming items into unique, high-quality keepsakes. Perfect for product launches, corporate events and engraving for gifts.

Using a cordless portable micro drill, customisations are permanently etched by hand onto the surface, Each piece becomes a unique keepsake that enhances your event or product launch.

Engraving is executed in a considered range of modern or traditional styles, chosen for their clarity, precision, and suitability for glass and metal. It is frequently delivered on its own or alongside other live personalisation services within retail and event environments.

Common surfaces for live engraving include:

  • Fragrance bottles

  • Candle Jars

  • Spirit Bottles

  • Metal tumblers

  • Lipstick and compact cases

Live engraving applied to a glass bottle during an on-site brand activation

Live Calligraphy

On-site calligraphy adds an elegant, hand-crafted element to luxury brand activations and corporate events. Lettering is written live in bespoke calligraphy onto paper goods, packaging, and select surfaces, offering guests a personalised and memorable experience.

Each piece is carefully executed to align with the tone, aesthetic, and sophistication of your brand.

Live calligraphy may be commissioned independently or paired with engraving or bottle painting, depending on the scale and setting of the event.

Common surfaces for live calligraphy include:

  • Gift tags and notecards

  • Product packaging

  • Canvas items, such as tote bags

  • Acrylic surfaces, including baubles, signage, and place cards

  • Glassware, including perfume bottles and champagne bottles

Live event calligraphy for Jo Malone Brand activation event

Live Bottle Painting

Live bottle painting brings bespoke artistry to luxury brand activations and corporate events. Floral or bespoke designs are hand-painted directly onto glass, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that enhance your event and reflect your brand’s identity.

This service can be combined with live calligraphy and engraving to add personalised details and intricate accents, delivering an elevated, memorable experience for guests.

Common surfaces for live bottle painting include:

  • Perfume bottles

  • Glassware and spirit bottles

  • Acrylic signage and place cards

  • Canvas items, such as tote bags

Each piece is executed with precision and care, ensuring the highest quality and a refined finish that complements your brand aesthetic.

Live bottle painting on a perfume bottle during a brand activation event

Live Event FAQ’s

Calligraphy for live events and brand activations
  • A workspace with sufficient surface area and legroom is required to ensure accurate and comfortable execution throughout the event. Full setup details are confirmed in advance as part of the planning process.

    My setup is self-contained and does not require access to electricity, allowing for a flexible, low-impact presence suitable for a wide range of event and retail environments.

  • Engraving produces minimal sound and is suitable for most retail and event environments. Engraving on metal is more audible than glass, and suitability is always discussed in advance to ensure it aligns with the venue, event format, and guest experience.

  • Yes — I’m based near London and can travel nationally and internationally. Travel requirements and any associated costs are discussed during the project planning process.

  • Live calligraphy and engraving is available in a considered range of modern and traditional styles. The most appropriate style is selected based on the surface, event context, and brand aesthetic, and refined through scale and finish to suit the application.

    Examples of lettering styles can be viewed on the Calligraphy Styles page.

  • All details are confirmed in advance, including timing, location, surfaces, and style preferences, to ensure the work sits comfortably within the brand and venue. In some cases, surfaces are tested in the studio ahead of time to confirm suitability.

  • Live services may be commissioned individually or combined to support luxury activations, product launches, or immersive guest experiences, depending on the brief and setting.

My Approach

Exquisite Craftsmanship

My work is defined by a disciplined approach to craftsmanship, material sensitivity, and detail. Each piece is executed by hand with precision, ensuring a refined finish that aligns with luxury brand environments and expectations.

Bespoke Brand Alignment

Every project is approached individually. From design choices to materials and execution style, each detail is considered to ensure the work complements the brand aesthetic, event concept, and guest experience.

Live On-Site Execution

Live calligraphy, engraving, and bottle painting are delivered on-site with discretion and professionalism. Guests experience the craft as it happens, adding a tactile, personalised layer to brand activations without disrupting the flow of the event.

Professionalism and Reliability

With over 20 years of experience as a professional calligrapher, I apply the same disciplined craftsmanship and attention to detail to live brand activations and on-site personalisation services.

Luxury Brand Experience

I have collaborated with established luxury brands including Gucci, Jo Malone, Estée Lauder, Tanqueray, Pierre Cardin, and Jimmy Choo, delivering live personalisation services in premium retail and event spaces such as Harrods and Selfridges.

Lasting Brand Touchpoints

Guests leave with personalised pieces that extend the brand experience beyond the event itself — refined, considered keepsakes that reflect the quality and attention to detail associated with luxury brands.

Selected examples of live brand activations and bespoke work can be viewed in the portfolio.


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