Join us on Sunday 11th October from 1pm to say hi to the sentimental crafty girl Martina Calvi, get your book signed, and meet like-minded junk journalers and paper lovers.

A great opportunity to stop in our café and meet like-minded crafty people so bring your journal, your stationery, your washi tapes, and any project you have on the go! Be ready to scrap and yap 🎀💕

NB: This is a RSVP link to gauge numbers. This event is free to attend.

The Art of Snail Mail

Dear Reader, You are invited to rediscover the joy of sending thoughtful, handmade post with author and memory-keeper Martina Calvi. Whether you're new to snail mail or already love writing letters, collecting beautiful stationery and creating meaningful keepsakes, The Art of Snail Mail is your inspiring guide to slowing down, getting creative and connecting with the people you care about through the art of handwritten correspondence. Martina shares everything you need to begin your snail mail journey:The foundations: including the ritual of letter writing, designing your own signature and making handmade envelopes and wax seals.

20 projects for snail mail, paper craft and mail art. Creative ideas including sticker letters, embroidered postcards, care packages, secret message mail and miniature letters. Step-by-step techniques to personalise every letter and craft every individual detail.

Inspiration to embrace the beauty of analogue creativity by celebrating everyday moments and strengthening friendships. Advice on how to find pen pals, and start a snail mail club. Perfect for stationery lovers, scrapbookers, paper crafters, memory collectors and anyone looking for a more thoughtful way to stay connected, The Art of Snail Mail will inspire you to create heartfelt post, celebrate life's little moments and find the lasting joy of sending something truly personal.

Snail mail, forever.

Martina Calvi is a mixed media creative and online creator from Sydney, Australia. Since 2015 she has used the internet as her scrapbook, sharing illustrations, mixed media projects and moments from her life with a community of over 300 thousand creative followers. Throughout her career as an online creative she has gained major collaborations with Adobe, Adidas, Nike, Snapchat and more. She is also the author of The Art of Memory Collecting, A Year of Junk Journaling and Craft & Create : A Junk Journal Colouring Adventure

The signing will take place in our Bookroom Café, on the top floor.

NB: We apologise for the inconvenience but our bookshop is currently not wheelchair accessible.

The toilets are located on the ground floor.

The event space/bookroom café is located at the top of a staircase (17 steps).

Please do get in touch if you’d like to know more details to plan your visit ahead.

Email is: salomee@kemptownbookshop.co.uk

Contact the host of Book signing - Martina Calvi