We were referred to Rona by Flax Art in SF from where we had bought a beautiful sheet of art paper…read more(20x30"). Our vision was to have our initials and wedding reception date in calligraphy on the paper and have our reception guests sign it. We would then frame it and hang it in our home. I called Rona immediately since we were 3 weeks away from our event and she called me right back. We talked about what I was looking for and she told me her rate of $75/hr, which I think is very reasonable for what we needed. She also asked me to send photos of the art paper and a sketch of what I wanted. Rona said she could work on our calligraphy that weekend so we dropped off our art paper to her and waited to hear back from her. We picked it up the following week and it was beautiful. She left a lot of space for our guests to sign around our initials and after our first guest signed it, we realized just how challenging it must have been for Rona to do the calligraphy on the art paper. It is handmade from bark so has texture and is absorbent, and the gold paint is not easy to mark over. Our archival and non-smearing ink pens did not write over the gold paint on the paper but it turned out fine. Thank you again Rona. Your art will be part of our home and life as a married couple!

I don't know if I could sing Rona's praises high enough to fully capture the quality of her work,…read moreand the pleasure it was to deal with her. This is an exceptional human being, an artist, who cares deeply about the quality of her work. She put onto (gorgeous) paper a poem that I had written for my father on his 90th birthday. It is just beautiful and it will be a deeply meaningful gift for my dear old dad. The framer, who deals with fine art, was bowled over by her work and asked for her contact information. In this era, when everything is cranked out on a computer, what Rona does feels like a miracle. She's also a beautiful human being, with a heart and a soul, who knows literature and music--it was such fun to visit with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I can't wait to find the next project so I can work with her again. Oh, and considering the caliber of her work, her prices are reasonable.

Small businesses allow you to make memories. Out campaigning in Montclair on Thornhill & came…read moreacross this quaint plaza with shops that were all open! I walked in and found out about the business from the owner as her husband sat just smiling and beaming as thought it was their first day! He asked what I did..."sell sex toys!"...Tell me more he joked. I listed to how the space became. It was in her blood. AND it took a class at Piedmont Adult School to make her leave corporate America. The most famous commission, she could disclose, was a poem from Bobbie Kennedy to Bill Clinton. Memories. Being the Council Person for District 4 is the goal but learning about what has moved & sustained ppl makes the conversation of the rough stuff worth it all! I need a hand written letter.

Michele helped us in situation where time was of the essence. She responded immediately, gave…read moresolid quick solutions, got the work done in less than a week, and was kind and thoughtful through the whole process. I would recommend her for any calligraphy, printing needs, and anything else she offers. Wonderful woman and great business person!! We are so happy!

I called to request a quote, but the person who answered seemed put off by receiving a phone call…read more I decided not to move forward with their services, as they didn't seem interested in taking on new clients. My suggestion would be to reach out by email instead if you need a quote. For the business, I'd recommend removing the phone number from your Yelp page if you prefer not to receive calls.

Adrienne is simply the best…read more She is professional, open in her communication, pricing and what work she recommends. Her work is exceptional - so stunning and she is SO sweet. I had her address my envelopes for my wedding and it was such a beautiful touch. She got me the envelopes in a timely manner and everyone commented on how incredibly beautiful the calligraphy was. I will and would recommend her to ANYONE needing calligraphy for a wedding or event!!

Jacques at Hyegraph is professional, kind and made this experience seamless!…read more He worked with me to make my wedding invitations exactly how I envisioned. Would recommend for high quality, personalized invitations!

Excellent work! Very creative designer, proactive communication, delivered everything on time and…read morethe price was very reasonable. They created the seating chart, table numbers, and guest cards for my son's wedding party. Quite a few of the invitees pinned this business for future projects, Yes, it was that beautiful ! Because there are names everywhere I won't upload photos but they did a really nice job.I'll be happy to work with them again.

At time of writing, the address has not yet been updated on Yelp (I just put in the change request)…read more= current address is 535 Grant St at the back of a souvenir store. So glad to find it - loads of quality supplies for calligraphy / ink painting and a nice guy who demonstrated (and let me try) different brushes to help me make my decisions. Lovely experience. Will definitely be returning for materials in the future. Recommend!

Large selection of Chinese art supplies with a very helpful service for figuring out what to buy!…read moreDefinitely worth a trip!

Jane was excellent. She responded very quickly to my inquiry, and was on top of communication. Her…read moreprices were very reasonable, and she only took a day to finish the actual piece, amazing! All in all working with Jane was wonderful, highly recommend.

Jane was absolutely lovely to work with for our middle school diplomas. I was able to trust her…read moretaste and authority to choose the right font and color to match the design of our diplomas. She did the work overnight and charged a very reasonable rate for her impeccable work. She showed me her portfolio and it is clear that she is capable of many styles and techniques. You can completely trust her with the interpretation of a beloved poem, your vows, memorial documents and the like. I will definitely be reaching out to her again whenever calligraphy is called for. She is conveniently located off Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, much more suitable for my needs than driving into San Francisco.

I found their items really cute and unique, which makes this even more disappointing…read more Unfortunately, the staff was very rude and unwelcoming during my visit. One of the women working there made us especially uncomfortable--she kept following us around and watching us as if we were stealing. There was no smile, no greeting, and overall just a very unfriendly atmosphere. When I mentioned at the end that a more welcoming attitude toward customers would go a long way, she seemed completely indifferent. Update: The experience got worse--the staff didn't even bother to properly wrap a candle, and by the time I got home, it was already broken. After reading other reviews on Yelp, I realized this doesn't seem like a one-off situation. Many others have had similar experiences, which makes it seem like this kind of unwelcoming behavior is a pattern.

I rarely write reviews anymore unless a business warrants one through exceptional service or the…read morepolar opposite of that. Folio falls in the latter category. We live in the neighborhood and love supporting our local businesses, but the few times I have been in this store left me wondering why I even try supporting a business that clearly doesn't want me shopping there. Today was the last time I will ever step foot in this store again. No greeting, just a hand reaching for the merchandise I was trying to buy. No thank you, either. Seriously, why have a shop if you can't be bothered offering any kind of basic customer service? People wonder why brick and mortar stores are dying...well, this is the reason.

Brianne is a patient, friendly and knowledgeable instructor, and my friends and I really enjoyed…read moretaking her beginners calligraphy class this past Saturday. The online sign-ups are easy to make and her sessions book up quite quickly (there's a maximum of 10 people per session). It seems like there are am and afternoon session on weekends with the occasional weekday class as well. Her studio is located in Hayes Valley and is just a few blocks away from a Boba Guys stop, haha, which was where we went after class (Octavia and Haight). This class is great for the absolute beginner, but since the bulk of the time together, two and a half out of the three hours, deals with actually practicing strokes, lowercase and uppercase letters, I think the main value in this class would be in getting to ask Brianne specific questions. If I could do it over again, I'd probably try writing letters outside of class and then come in with specific questions, especially on how to connect certain letters. Brianne was kind enough, though, to offer her email address so that we could reach out with any questions following the class. You leave class with two different nibs, an oblique pen holder, glass dropper bottle filled with black ink, Rhodia paper pad, and handouts detailing out the alphabet and numbers in one calligraphy style. The sheer variety of materials out there was overwhelming for me to sift through so I appreciated getting to come to class and receive Brianne's tried and true favorites as starters. Light snacks (popcorn and cookies - chessmen and Milano), water and pink lemonade were offered, but since the AM session runs from 10 AM to 1 PM I would recommend eating a semi-hearty breakfast beforehand. If you've been meaning to dive into the word of modern calligraphy I can't recommend Brianne and Brown Fox enough! (Update: If you live in the East Bay/Peninsula - a great alternative would be Ellie Camp's Calligraphy - Early Bird prices start at $85, full price is only $100)

All around high quality work and a pleasure to work with. I can speak for both her classes and her…read morewedding work. I got to know Brianne in my single days, looking for a fun hobby in calligraphy. I heard of her through word of mouth at a calligraphy meetup; I took her weekend class (when she still had a full time engineering job) and I loved every minute of it. I made a second class of hers into a Mother's Day activity. Over the next few years I noticed her work across a few acquaintances' weddings and loved it. Once I got engaged, I knew exactly who I wanted for invitation suite and other wedding needs. Brianne has been such a pleasure to work with, amongst the mayhem of other wedding vendors. Even through her own wedding and honeymoon she's been such a sweetheart and her work is gorgeous.

Very talented Chinese calligrapher, displaying amazing skill and knowledge in his writing. I really…read moreenjoy watching his live performances.

Mr Chan is an amazing talent. We booked him for a large lunar NY event in San Francisco and were…read moreextremely impressed with his beautiful work

Ann's work is absolutely exquisite. What great luck to have been able to find her through Yelp,…read morewhen we were in need of beautufully-penned place cards for our wedding reception. She's a master of her craft, her turn around is quick, and we even got a surprise gift when we picked up our order. Couldn't ask for more!

From the owner: Visual Arts and Graphic Design. By appointment only. Calligraphy for corporate events, social…read moreoccasions, resolutions and certificates. Full service graphic design for logos, business branding and identity, from simple to complex. Artwork for print and advertising placement. Full support for book publishing including cover and title design, layout, production, copywriting and editing. Call to discuss your project. Fine Art. Drawings, paintings, watercolor illustration.