Live Calligraphy and Engraving for St. Louis Events
Looking for someone to personalize gifts on-site at your next event? Heirloom Ink Studio brings live calligraphy, hand engraving, and heat foiling to corporate events, retail activations, weddings, product launches, and private celebrations throughout St. Louis and the surrounding Midwest area.
I’m Alishia, the artist behind Heirloom Ink Studio. I work with brands, businesses, and event planners to create interactive personalization experiences that encourage guest engagement and complement the occasion. With thoughtful preparation and attention to detail, I aim to make the experience enjoyable for your guests and easy to incorporate into your event, leaving them with something meaningful to take home.
Past Live Event Collaborations Include:
Live Personalization Experiences
From elegant hand lettering to custom engraving and metallic foil details, each personalization method offers a different way to engage your guests. Explore the options available for your next St. Louis event.
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LIVE CALLIGRAPHY
For events where ink is the best fit, calligraphy offers a hand-lettered finish that brings warmth and personality to paper goods and select event materials.
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LIVE HAND ENGRAVING
Hand engraving creates a permanent design by carving directly into the surface of a keepsake. The result is elegant, timeless, and unique to each guest.
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LIVE HEAT FOILING
Heat foiling creates a metallic finish on compatible leather and coated materials, offering a polished look that’s ideal for branded gifting and event keepsakes.
Live Personalization for Corporate Events, Retail Activations, Weddings & Private Celebrations
Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale brand activation, live personalization brings an interactive element to the occasion. Services can be tailored to the event format, guest count, and selected keepsakes.
Corporate Events & Employee Appreciation
Make corporate gatherings, conferences, holiday parties, and employee appreciation events more personal with custom gifts created on-site.
Retail Events & Brand Activations
Give shoppers and invited guests an engaging reason to connect with your brand through live engraving, calligraphy, or heat foiling. Ideal for product launches, in-store events, gift-with purchase experiences, and customer appreciation activations.
Weddings & Private Celebrations
Add a personal touch to wedding receptions, welcome parties, milestone celebrations, and private events with keepsakes customized for guests during the occasion.
Live Event Highlights in St. Louis & Beyond
Explore a few of the live personalization experiences I’ve created for brands and organizations, from in-store engraving and retail activations to corporate events and guest appreciation experiences.
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![Alishia Nastas of Heirloom Ink Studio seated at her personalization station, holding a handheld engraver during a Kendra Scott event at Plaza Frontenac in St. Louis]()
Live Engraving for Kendra Scott Event in St. Louis
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![Personalized and hand engraved Kayali perfume bottle, customized on-site at Sephora by Heirloom Ink Studio]()
Live Engraving for Sephora at Kohl's Mother's Day Activation
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![Personalized and hand engraved insulated water bottle, dog collar tag, and luggage tag, alongside Pinterest and Purina branding elements]()
Live Calligraphy and Engraving for Pinterest and Purina
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![Photo of St. Louis live event calligrapher Alishia Nastas, owner of Heirloom Ink Studio, providing on-site hand lettering services at a St. Louis Blues event.]()
Live Calligraphy for the St. Louis Blues Fourth Wing Theme Night
A Collaborative Planning Process
A successful live personalization experience begins before the event itself. I’ll work with you to understand your event goals, guest count, timeline, and selected items so we can determine the most suitable personalization method and plan for the experience.
Before your event, I’ll review the materials for compatibility, discuss the anticipated personalization volume, and coordinate the details of my on-site setup. For larger events, additional artist support may be recommended.
My goal is to arrive prepared and provide a smooth, engaging experience that fits naturally into your event.
“From the engravings to sourcing all the materials, Alishia and her team ensured that all of our partners had a lovely experience receiving engraved bottles, luggage tags, and pet collars. We haven’t stopped receiving emails from our partners about how much they loved the event!”
— Sofia, Pinterest x Purina Collaboration
Live Event Personalization Investment
Live event personalization begins at $800.
Each proposal is customized based on the event location, duration, anticipated guest count, personalization method, and overall event requirements. Pricing accounts for the on-site service as well as the preparation and coordination needed to deliver the experience.
Event assistants, additional artists, travel, and other event-specific requirements may affect the final investment.
Once I receive your event details, I’ll prepare a custom proposal outlining the recommended service and pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I work with a wide variety of materials, including glass, metal, acrylic, ceramic, leather, textiles, paper, and more. The best personalization method depends on the material itself, so after learning about your event and the items you’d like to feature, I’ll recommend the approach that’s best suited for your project.
If you’re unsure whether an item can be personalized, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’m always happy to explore ideas!
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Every event is a little bit different, but as a general guideline, a single artist can typically personalize gifts for approximately 100 to 140 guests during a four-hour event when each guest is receiving a simple personalization, such as a name or initials.
Actual capacity depends on several factors, including the personalization method, inscription length, material being personalized, and the overall flow of your event.
For larger guest counts, I’ll recommend a setup that may include additional artists or assistants to help create a smooth guest experience.
Rather than rushing through each personalization, my goal is to create a thoughtful guest experience while maintaining an efficient pace. During our consultation, I’ll recommend the setup that best balances guest interaction, craftsmanship, and your event timeline.
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Absolutely! I’m based in the St. Louis area and regularly travel throughout Southern Illinois and the Midwest. Destination events are always welcomed.
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Some clients provide their own items for personalization, while others prefer assistance sourcing event items. We’ll determine the best approach during the planning process.
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As early as possible, especially during peak seasons. If your event is approaching quickly, feel free to reach out; I’ll always do my best to accommodate when possible.
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After learning more about your event, I’ll prepare a custom proposal outlining the recommended setup and investment.
A signed agreement and retainer officially reserve your date, and from there we’ll finalize the details so everything is prepared well before event day.
Let’s Personalize Your Next Event
Planning a corporate event, retail activation, wedding, or private celebration? I’d love to hear what you have in mind!
Share a few details about your event, including the date, location, guest count, and items you’d like personalized. I’ll review your inquiry and follow up to discuss how live calligraphy, engraving, or heat foiling could fit into your plans.
I look forward to hearing from you!
