My name is Alexa and I’m owner of Alexa B Calligraphy in Boston, MA. I always had a love for creativity growing up, so I surprised most people in my life when I chose to major in accounting while attending Suffolk University. When I graduated in 2018, I starting working for a financial services company and studying for my CPA. Burnt out and in desperate need of a creative outlet, I bought a pack of brush pens and learned brush lettering in my spare time. I started Alexa B Calligraphy (the “B” is for my middle name!) as an Instagram account soon after. At that point, I had never used a pointed pen and my only calligraphy experience consisted of doodles in the margins of notebooks. I started teaching myself how to use a pointed pen and other methods of modern calligraphy, and eventually picked up a few wedding jobs through word-of-mouth. My Instagram account led to inquiries from brides and other prospective clients, and my hobby quickly turned into a little side hustle. Years later, after tons of trial and error, I’ve done everything from wedding stationery to live engraving at events. I’m so happy to be sharing my love of calligraphy through Sip & Script, can’t wait to meet you in class!