CLAS

Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society
Writing and lettering are everywhere around us and are a very visual part of the fabric of our everyday lives. The study of writing and lettering and the practice and finest execution of its skills can be carried to the highest levels of art. The art and cultures of China, Japan and the Islamic world place the value of their calligraphy on the highest plane. Historically, the Roman alphabet in the richness of its manifestations has a pedigree second to none. The origins go back into prehistory and ever since that amazing breakthrough into literacy, people have been getting and giving aesthetic pleasure by marrying their inventiveness and imagination with the limitless creative potential of the raw material, the letters of the alphabet. It is not only the content of the words but the way they have looked which has carried culture forwards.

About the Society
CLAS membership is open to calligraphers of all levels. It publishes an A4 colour magazine, The EDGE, 5 times a year, holds an annual Summer School (the CLAS Festival of Calligraphy) for it's members and, once a year in different parts of the country, promotes the CLAS Regional Day with exhibitions, sales and demonstrations. Members work entered for the Art & The Letter Exhibition is displayed at the CLAS AGM in March at the British Library. Members are sent details of meetings, study days, exhibitions, and masterclasses arranged by CLAS and other organisations. The CLAS Ladder of Progress includes the National Diploma in Calligraphy at 3 levels and the Certificate of Calligraphy for those who want to improve their calligraphy. Full details from: The Calligraphy & lettering Arts Society, 54 Boileau Road, London SW13 9BL
For more details visit their website CLAS

Pen People Magazine

Pen People Magazine
Pen People Magazine is a magazine for the enthusiastic calligrapher. The aim of the editors is to bring togther enthusiastic calligraphy hobbyists of all levels and abilities. They hope to inspire those with an interest in calligraphy and give a focus for their work. With each edition there are two A5 magazines. One is packed with topics, articles, information and often includes work from professional calligraphers. The other magazine is dedicated to the calligraphic work of the subscribers. This gives a opportunity for them to see their calligraphy published. Work is selected on the basis of quality, layout and/or design, the ability to reproduce and the space available. Subscription is £14 per year for UK; £18 for Europe and £20 elsewhere.
Write to: Pen People Magazine, 113 High Street, Newcastle, Staffs. ST5 1PS
For more details visit their website Pen People

Web Sites of Interest

Learn Calligraphy in a few simple-to-follow steps. ... Basic letter shapes alphabets and decoration. ... tutorials starting with basic letter shapes and continuing to alphabets and...
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Calligraphy books in abundance from Charlie Perkins at
Calligraphity,
1 Brodick Drive, Gourock, Scotland, PA19 1AF or visit their online catalogue
Calligraphy books online

Homepage for Automatic Lettering Pens - Tips and FAQs
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