Sally studied illumination, calligraphy and heraldry at Reigate School of Art and Design (1986-7) and later at Roehampton Institute where she attained a Certificate in Calligraphy and Bookbinding and Diploma in Calligraphy, with Distinction.

In 1991 she was elected Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators. She has exhibited in many exhibitions and contributed articles to numerous publications, as well making several videos such as "Gilding For Calligraphers" and "Making a Manuscript Page.

Sally is a mother of 4 and has one grandchild. Her youngest daughter, who lives with Sally in Guildford, Surrey has just turned 18, leaving Sally "free" to move into a second home in Wales, 3 miles from the Hendre.

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