Need fresh gifts & events?
Live personalization so customers and guests
enjoy an experience,
feel valued,
tell others ...
Serving corporate, retail, & social events in Utah
Great on products, packaging, or branded gifts for memorable experiences. Completed at your business or event.
Emotionally connected customers:
Buy ・ Visit ・ Pay ・ Share - MORE
"They are twice as valuable as highly satisfied customers."
(Research across 100s of brands; Harvard Business Review)
Unique tools matched to your branded items
Dip pens + ink
For paper, stone
Great on cards & packaging
Foil, Debossing, Woodburning
For leather, fabric, wood
Great on journals, tags
Freehand engraver
For glass, metal, stone
Great on glassware, bottles
Specialty markers
For anything!
Great on packaging
"I've never heard so many 'oohs' and 'ahhs' at an event.
Everyone felt like a VIP watching their words come to life."
Tricia Merritt, small business owner; Event: Personalization+Workshop
It looks like this (complimentary to your customers or guests) ...
I write names or messages on branded items or gifts right in front of them.
They feel valued, along with a sense of belonging and distinction.
It sounds like this ...
In store: (purchasing another item) "Mom's birthday is coming up too."
Corporate or social event: "I'm holding on to this."
It's EASY ・ Simple planning, no waste
It's EXPERIENTIAL ・ An interaction alive with artistry
It's economic ・ One touchpoint amplified by gifting, posts, and keepsakes
・ post-event survey ・
66% said live calligraphy was a favorite part of the event.
"Loved it! The calligraphy really topped off the night."
FAQs
What type of companies hire a live calligrapher?
B2B, retail, event venues and businesses like yours.
Luxury brands like Dior and Gucci have long used on-site personalization to stand out.
Why should they have all the fun?
Live event calligraphy is a largely untapped experience for any business looking to connect with customers, guests, and employees.
Brands that have worked with a live calligrapher include:
Stores: Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co.
Consumer: Nike, HBO, American Airlines, wineries
B2B & tech: Accenture, Ideo, Google, PayPal
Venues and other: event centers, country clubs, museums, universities
Which events work well for live personalization?
Any event for customers, employees, or other guests.
Consumer: in-store experiences, brand activations, grand openings, product launches, special promotions, influencer, PR events
Corporate: customer events, conferences, summits, trade shows, award programs, galas, holiday parties, retreats, employee appreciation
Other: weddings, private dinners, open houses, golf tournaments, graduations, fundraisers, festivals; other events at wineries, breweries, vineyards, country clubs
How many guests?
We can work to match your guest list. For inks, foil and engraving, it works best for guests to write their name or phrase on a card, then return to pick up when completed. For in-store events, personalization is completed as purchases are made.
Markers, specialty pens, Up to 40 guests/hr
Dip pen + ink or Foil embossing, Up to 30 guests/hr
Freehand engraving, Up to 15 guests/hr
If you’re expecting more guests, let me know — I know some other calligraphers.
What items can be personalized?
You name it!
Ideal surfaces include paper, glass, metal, stone, leather, fabric, and more.
Need ideas? View this Gallery and follow @ashtoninkcalligraphy
Stores often offer the complimentary lettering on their packaging, product, or promotional gift for personalization or gift-giving.
Examples:
Box of gourmet cookies with "Happy birthday!" or other gift message selected by the customer
Candle, compact mirror, or perfume bottle engraved with customer name or inspirational word
Gift tag or box of jewelry personalized with pointed pen and ink
Corporate clients often select cards, name tags, gifts, awards, or branded items.
Examples:
Leather luggage tags or journal personalized with foil lettering
Tumblers or glassware engraved with attendee name
Branded stationery personalized with quote provided by attendee
Who provides the tools and materials?
ashtonink provides all writing supplies, including pens, ink, metallic foils, and engraving tools. Clients typically provide surfaces.
Will ashtonink travel to our location?
Yes. I'm available to travel to events in Northern Utah and beyond, including Logan, Cache Valley, Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, and more.
(Travel fees apply outside of Cache Valley.)
How much does it cost?
See PRICING
Jenn Ashton is a calligrapher and engraver based in Logan, Utah, specializing in live, on-site brand activations for retail stores, consumer brands, venues, B2B and SaaS brands, technology brands, luxury brands and more・Providing experiential marketing and brand activations through on-site live event calligraphy and on-site engraving in northern Utah and beyond, including Logan, Cache Valley, Ogden, Salt Lake City, Silicon Slopes, Lehi, Park City, Provo, and Idaho Falls
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