Calligraphy Societies & Calligraphers

A handy list of calligraphy resources around the country.

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

SSI

The Society of Scribes and Illuminators, based in the UK, is one of the most well-established and respected calligraphy societies in the world. The web site gives information about the Society, its aims, membership and activities. For more details visit their website…
SSI

IAMPETH

IAMPETH
The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting
“A gold mine of resources on all sorts of pen themes”

Automatic Pens

Automatic Lettering Pens – Tips and FAQs
Visit the website at Automatic Pens

Alphabet Crafts

Alphabet Crafts – Exclusive Stationery & Distinctive Calligraphy by Christine Rohinson
Alphabet Crafts

Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists

Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists
The aim of the Society is to continue the skill of botanical drawing and painting and to encourage members to develop and grow by providing a monthly programme of talks, workshops and practical sessions.

Calligraphy-for-Weddings

Calligraphy for Weddings –
Beautiful modern calligraphy since 2005 by Claire Gould
Calligraphy for Weddings.com

Craft eLinks Directory

Craft eLinks Directory
For all your crafts and hobby needs

Cynscribe UK Directory

Cynscribe Directory
Cynscribe Directory is a resource for calligraphers, lettering artists, papermakers, typographers, graphic designers, paper decorators, scrapbookers, rubberstampers, greeting card makers, book designers and artist bookmakers. It also includes suppliers, conferences, exhibitions & events, galleries, guilds, libraries, museums, and schools.

Curran Calligraphy

Wedding Calligraphy Service by Edward Curran
Curran Calligraphy offers a full Wedding Calligraphy Service

Celebration Invitations

Celebration Invitations by Helen Allen
Bespoke wedding stationery, cards, invitations and more.

Learn Calligraphy

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…Click here to LEARN CALLIGRAPHY

Manuscript Pen Co Ltd

Manuscript Pen Co Ltd
Manuscript is a family owned calligraphy company established in 1990 and based in Shropshire. Its history, via D.Leonardt & Co, goes back as far as 1856. They specialise in the development, production and sale of calligraphy fountain pens, dip pens and nibs.

Scribblaphy

Scribblaphy
Calligraphy, Lettering, Card Making, Illustration and Parchment Craft By Sharon Robinson.

Search Press

Search Press
Search Press is a leading publisher & distributor of the finest art books, craft books & needlecraft books.

The Society for Italic Handwriting

The Society for Italic Handwriting
The aim of the Society is to spread the practice of the Italic script. It publishes a quarterly magazine called Writing Matters. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in good handwriting.

Jenny Storey Art Courses

Jenny Storey
Calligraphy, Drawing and Calligraphy Courses.

The Wedding Calligrapher

Wedding Calligrapher.com
Beautiful handwritten calligraphy for your wedding or event.

Cinque Port Scribes

Cinque Port Scribes

Eden Valley Scribes

Eden Valley Scribes

Glasgow Scribes

Glasgow Scribes

Gloucestershire Lettering Arts

Gloucestershire Lettering Arts (incorporating Glevum Scribes)

Hampshire Calligraphers

Hampshire Calligraphers

Love Calligraphy

Courses are currently offered in South Manchester – Didsbury, Altrincham and Sale, but let us know your interest if you live in another area.Learn Calligraphy – Love Calligraphy

Mercian Scribes

Mercian Scribes – based in Lichfield

North London Lettering Association

North London Lettering Association

North West calligraphers

North West Calligraphers
NWCA Facebook

North Yorkshire Calligraphers

North Yorkshire Calligraphers

Northumbrian Scribes

Northumbrian Scribes

Nottingham Calligraphers

Nottingham Calligraphers

Oakleaf Calligraphy

Oakleaf Calligraphy

Oxford Scribes

Oxford Scribes

Peannairi Scribes

Peannairi Irish Scribes

South London Lettering Association

South London Lettering Association

West Country Scribes

West Country Scribes, Wellington, Taunton, Somerset

Wythit Calligraphy Group (South Manchester)

Wythit Calligraphy Group (South Manchester)

David Almond

David Almond

Michela Antonello

Michela Antonello

Cherrell Avery

Cherrell Avery

Nicholas Caulkin

Nicholas Caulkin (aka nickthenibs) is one of the few calligraphers in the United Kingdom making a living from his art.

Gaynor Goffe

Gaynor Goffe

Marlene Gray

Marlene Gray

Lin Kerr

Lin Kerr

Jean Larcher

Jean Larcher

Celia Lister

Celia Lister

Fiona Mitchell

Calligraphy lessons in Bristol

Margaret Morgan

Margaret Morgan

Timothy Noad

Timothy Noad

Mary Noble

Mary Noble

Mick Paine

Jan Pickett

Jan Pickett

John Stevens

John Stevens

Tina Warren

Tina Warren

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