Mary Noble is a freelance calligrapher who has many years of experience in teaching her skills to adults. She has exhibited widely, and has written several books about calligraphy, notably with Janet Mehigan. She is a Fellow of the Society of Scribes & Illuminators, and of the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society. Her books include Collins Calligrapher's Companion and Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners: The Easy Way to Learn Lettering and Illumination Techniques.