Professional Calligraphy & Design Studio

Established in 1982

About The Abbey Studio

Established in 1982, The Abbey Studio is a professional calligraphy & design studio located in the Old Town area of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Using the same materials and techniques that have been employed by scribes for centuries, we transform your words of tribute into a work of art that will be treasured and admired for many years.

Our Location

Address: 84 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945 (Google Maps)

Phone: (781) 740-9000

Email: info@theabbeystudio.com

Studio Hours:

  • Tuesday – Sunday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Monday: Closed

What We Do

No matter where you’re located, we can create captivating custom artwork for delivery worldwide:

  • Hand-lettered documents to recognize outstanding achievement, volunteer service, benefactors, retirement, distinguished service, and honorary degrees
  • Custom designed invitations
  • Personal gifts of poetry or scripture
  • Memorial tributes
  • One-of-a-kind, hand-lettered, hand-bound manuscript books
  • Commemorative books for occasions such as a wedding, a birth, a memorial, a retirement, or even a marriage proposal

What We Do

No matter where you’re located, we can create captivating custom artwork for delivery worldwide:

  • Hand-lettered documents to recognize outstanding achievement, volunteer service, benefactors, retirement, distinguished service, and honorary degrees
  • Custom designed invitations
  • Personal gifts of poetry or scripture
  • Memorial tributes
  • One-of-a-kind, hand-lettered, hand-bound manuscript books
  • Commemorative books for occasions such as a wedding, a birth, a memorial, a retirement, or even a marriage proposal

Learn With Us

For those interested in learning the craft of calligraphy and gold leaf illumination, we offer:

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Workshops & Events

We offer online and in-person workshops and events.

Book Trips

We visit museums, libraries and art foundations within the US and abroad to view illuminated manuscripts.

Classroom Abroad

Participants live as artists-in-residence with guided studio time.

Only the Best

Calligraphy Supplies

We also have a variety of calligraphy-related products and supplies available for purchase in our studio and online store.

About Maryanne Grebenstein

Maryanne Grebenstein is a professional calligrapher and owner of The Abbey Studio in Marblehead, MA.

She studied under Sheila Waters, Jeanyee Wong, Robert Boyajian and other notable calligraphers. She teaches workshops in calligraphy, manuscript gilding, and layout in her Marblehead studio/shop. She is a former teacher at North Bennet Street School, and a former Adjunct Professor at Massachusetts College of Art.

She is the author of Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering and Calligraphy Bible, both published by Watson-Guptill.

In The News

Museum holds icon workshop

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Calligraphy is an ancient art, much more than fancy lettering on a wedding invitation. 

Illuminated Page

South Shore Living

In Medieval times, all books were hand-written by scribes using feather quilts and ink.

What Our Clients & Customers Say

Give The Perfect Gift

Custom, Elegant Treasures

Looking for a unique gift for a loved one? Complete our gift assist questionnaire, and our team will prepare a personalized recommendation for a one-of-a-kind gift.