Bespoke Calligraphy - Sydney Calligrapher, Engraver and Hot Foiling, Live Event Artistry

Chris, calligrapher and owner of By CH Atelier

An ex-IT marketer turned calligrapher, Christine combines strategic precision with artistic finesse. She specialises in bespoke calligraphy across diverse script styles and surfaces, alongside live hand engraving and hot foiling.

With over a decade in the events industry, she thrives in fast-paced environments, delivering on-the-spot personalisation that captivates guests and elevates both corporate and private events. From live event activations to in-studio commissions, each piece is thoughtfully crafted to create elegant, lasting impressions.

Let’s collaborate to bring thoughtful, personalised details to your next event.

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A white butterfly-shaped place card with the name 'Madison' written in gold, decorated with gold accents and small white flowers, placed on white tulle fabric.

Calligraphy

Event stationery, invitations, custom commissions, and personalised gifts.

A blue perfume bottle with gold accents and a lion emblem, labeled 'Keryna', on a light-colored surface with a shadow.

Engraving

Bespoke engraving on glass, metal, marble, plastics and more.

A champagne flute with a white ribbon tied around the stem, with the word 'Cheers' written on it in gold, placed on a gold surface with a white tulle cloth nearby.

Luxurious metallic finishes for stationery and a variety of surfaces, including leather, satin ribbon, and more.

Hot Foiling

Testimonials

“Had such a great time working with Chris, she's talented, detailed, and professional!”
Rippling
“I had a special piece customised by Christine and it turned out absolutely beautiful!
She was so lovely to work with and accommodating to my requests. She also kept me updated the whole way through which I really appreciated. You can tell how much care and attention she puts into her work.
I’m so happy with my piece and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for something meaningful and personalised.”
YH Lim
“To anyone who wishes to create a personal artwork, something of beauty, importance and of meaning to themselves and their family, we highly recommend to you, Christine.
We are very grateful for Christine’s artistry, intuition, expertise and professionalism.”
Sincerely Lisa & Shane, and Jappy & Pippin, now together again in their "Bright Field"
“I was absolutely blown away with how gorgeous and intricate my daughter's custom birth announcement artwork is!
Christine's work is truly remarkable, especially with the hand painted florals surrounding our daughter's name and the meaningful touch of a zodiac drawing. We worked and communicated along the ideation process and Christine not only understood the assignment but she went above and beyond with all the details.
Christine clearly takes a lot of pride in her work, with her beautiful and quality writing. Thank you so much for taking the time to work with me on creating a one-of-a-kind piece for me and my husband, we truly treasure it.”
ZhiHui Tan
“Christine goes above and beyond with her craftsmanship. She puts a lot of care and attention to detail in her work.
Additionally, she uses top quality tools and supplies for her creations. I absolutely loved the wedding card box that she made for me along with the bride and groom place cards.”
Steffi Zayn
“Christine was an absolute pleasure to work with. She understood my brief perfectly from the start, communication was seamless throughout, and everything arrived beautifully packaged with so much care. Would highly recommend and would happily work together again.”
VEHLA
“The most beautiful detailed pieces and facilitated a really rushed timeline. I’d highly recommend”
Kara Rose

More work on Instagram @bychatelier

A close-up of a card with the word 'Author' written in elegant black script on white paper.

Close-up of elegant calligraphy on textured paper with the names 'Madison,' 'Hayley,' and 'Tiffany' written in gold ink.

Two black leather luggage tags personalised with hot foiling technique

Close-up of custom name tags with elegant calligraphy, draped over a pink satin fabric and white textured surface, with white hydrangea flowers in the background.

Close-up view of a crystal glass with the initials M. F. engraved on it, next to a square-shaped glass container filled with metal spoons, and a bottle labeled 'Old Fashioned' on a black surface.

Let’s work together

Whether you’re organising a wedding, planning VIP gifts, live events or activations, allow us to add a sophisticated final touch.

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A white marble round object with the word 'Dream' in gold script, accented with a small gold crescent moon. Decorative white flowers and sheer fabric are also in the image.