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Young Carvers Symposium - online platform everyone welcome to join
Mar
31
10:00 am10:00
External talks, Letter Carving, Training, Courses, zoom meeting

Young Carvers Symposium - online platform everyone welcome to join

The Lettering Arts Trust are delighted to host a symposium for young letter carvers

This daylong event provides valuable insight into the soft skills required for a successful career in letter carving. It is open to everyone from those considering taking up a dummy and chisel, current college students to those who have recently qualified.

We have gathered an impressive range of speakers who will share their experiences in 11 sessions. From developing longstanding client relationships; partnerships with architects and conservation organisations; how to maximise creative/gallery opportunities; installation anecdotes to understanding how a quarry operates or specialist tools are made – participants will take away a sense of this specialist craft’s business dynamics. Speakers include Gary Breeze, Robbie Schneider, Martin Cook, Charlotte Howarth, Mark Noad, Louise Tiplady and former LAT apprentice Tom Sargeant. Haysom Purbeck Stone, toolmakers RH&G Travis and representatives from BRE and the National Trust offer their perspectives.

This is your chance to learn from those who mastered this precious heritage craft and turned their passion into a fulfilling career.

Run as a zoom meeting, places are limited – please book early. A link will be sent to you 24 hours before the event.

This event is supported by the Heritage Culture Fund

The day will begin at 10.30am, Zoom doors open at 10.15am. The meeting will finish at approximately 5.00pm. There will be a 45 minute recess for lunch and a couple of short coffee breaks.

For more information please contact Karoline Newman or ring 01728 688 393



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A Way with Words - The Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society exhibition
May
31
to 22 Sept

A Way with Words - The Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society exhibition

“A Way with Words”is a major touring exhibition celebrating the 25thAnniversary of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society, with almost 100 selected pieces of calligraphic and lettering work, in a variety of media, to show the huge range of ways to express words visually and beautifully.

This exhibition travels to venues in the north, south, east and west of the country, and the vast majority of work will be on display at the final stage of its journey at The Lettering Arts Centre, Snape Maltings

In an increasingly visual society, calligraphy has gained popularity as people appreciate the skilful demonstration of scripts and styles.  It is also a thriving and popular craft skill that encourages anyone with a love of words to express themselves.

Traditional manuscript painting and gilding can be seen alongside many other techniques, such as writing on metals or glass, work with nibs, brushes and other tools, paints, inks and engraving, linocuts and digitally manipulated images.

The Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society (CLAS) is one of the largest western lettering societies in the world.  It is based in the United Kingdom and has an extensive membership in Europe as well as many other countries. CLAS is a registered charity that aims to provide educational support for its members and the wider public, as well as raising standards in calligraphy and lettering. It holds a variety of national and international events such as the annual week-long Festival of Calligraphy, day and weekend workshops and touring exhibitions. 

Visitor info

The Lettering Arts Centre is open 11am - 5pm daily

Admission is free

The office is open Mon - Friday 9am - 5pm 01728 688 393

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