Kathryn Hastings is an artist and writer dedicated to the epistolary arts. Through her studio, Kathryn Hastings & Co., she creates heirloom wax seals of the highest quality, designed to endure for at least 300 years. Each piece is crafted as fine art, uniting centuries of tradition with innovation.

In addition to her seals, Kathryn makes the finest sealing wax available today, designed for both beauty and performance. Her devotion to excellence ensures that every letter sealed carries the weight of permanence and artistry.

A passionate antique collector, Kathryn draws on historic tools and symbolism to shape her creative practice, reimagining them for modern life and generations to come. Her work has been featured on the cover of Victoria Magazine, and in Veranda Magazine, Grazia, and The Art of Correspondence to name a few. She also hosts the podcast One Sealed Letter, where she explores the history and enduring relevance of handwritten expression.

Through her courses, Kathryn teaches the art of wax seals, antique collecting, and other epistolary traditions, inviting others to rediscover the ritual and richness of letters. In her vision, slowing down to write becomes an act of connection, memory, and meaning—one that can last for centuries.