PHILADELPHIA ENGRAVING ARTIST & EVENT CALLIGRAPHER

Creating Personalized Moments
That Make Your Brand Unforgettable

Hi, I’m Marie!

I’m the engraving artist and event calligrapher behind Studio MCJ, a full-service live personalization studio and strategic brand activation partner.

Calligraphy has been my love language since I got my first calligraphy set at age thirteen. No matter what type of event or activation you're planning, I’m honored to turn your gifts into something guests hold onto and cherish for years to come.

But an activation is more than a beautiful moment. After twenty years of corporate marketing leadership, I bring the same strategic intention to the whole experience, not just the pen strokes, so every detail works as hard for your brand as it does for your guests.

I'd love to hear about your next event and help bring your vision to life.

-Marie Coleman-Johns

Live Engraving Artist | Event Calligrapher | Brand Activation Partner

Your Full-Service Live Personalization Studio

Studio MCJ is a full-service live personalization studio led by engraving artist and event calligrapher Marie Coleman-Johns, offering engraving, calligraphy, leather foiling, and wood-burning under one roof, backed by scalable artist teams that flex to any guest count. Based in Philadelphia and available for activations nationwide and internationally, Studio MCJ is a Black-owned, woman-owned, LGBTQIA+ friendly business, committed to environmental sustainability and a signer of the Small Business Anti-Racism Pledge.

With Us, You’re Not Just Hiring an Artist
You’re Hiring a Strategic Brand Activation Partner

End-to-End Activation Management

From planning and sourcing favors to seamless execution, we handle every detail behind the scenes—not just the personalization moment guests see.

A Guest Experience
Without the Guesswork

Our branded QR ordering system allows guests to order from anywhere in the venue, eliminating lines and creating the smooth, seamless guest experience at the heart of our service.

Strategic Marketing
Expertise

Twenty years of corporate marketing leadership means every activation supports your broader goals, with the ability to scale teams, source custom favors, and deliver a seamless experience at any event size.

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