CLAS Creative
The CLAS Creative is a fun-filled day that brings together calligraphers and artists of all levels from around the UK and abroad. It takes place annually in the month of March and convenes at Regent’s University London, situated in Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, 7 March 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30.
You will have the opportunity to mingle and chat to members of the CLAS Committee, learning more about the Society, its membership, courses and activities. The CLAS Creative programme also includes calligraphy and illustrating demonstrations, a keynote lecture and a fireside chat with guest speakers, the Art & the Letter Exhibition, a Fellows Exhibition and much more. You will even be able to stock up on your favourite calligraphy supplies at the various stalls.
Whilst the Annual General Meeting is limited to members only, non-members and friends are invited to attend the other exciting activities that are part of the CLAS Creative programme.
Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of creativity!
Programme Highlights
It will be an action-packed day, which also includes the CLAS Annual General Meeting and the following activities and special highlights:
Demonstrators:
- Liz Barrow will demonstrate Creative Versals. Be ready to join in and have a go!
- David Simons will display and demonstrate his amazing Modern Calligraphy skills.
Other activities:
- Fellow in Residence: Celia Lister, FCLAS, will showcase some of her fabulous work.
- Fireside Chat with Rose Briskman, who will speak about the Paper Collections at the London Museum and how they are preserved.
- Live Podcast with Laura Edralin from The Life of Letters Podcasts and Judith Porch, newly appointed Fellow of CLAS. Hear all about Judith’s journey to Fellowship.
- Afternoon Lecture with Cherrell Avery, sharing her knowledge of Metal Etching and her work in the V&A Collection.
- Big Brush Strokes with Mary Noble, FCLAS, bring along your pens and ink and leave your mark on our CLAS CREATIVE 2026 banner.
- Show and Tell – An exhibition of Microfiction! Join the creators Gwyneth Hibbett and Dawn Abigail to learn more about this literary genre where stories are told using few words.
- Art & the Letter 28th Hybrid Exhibition: Physical and digital entries will be on display. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite exhibit.
- CLAS Fellows’ Exhibition: A display of work by our CLAS Fellows.
- CLAS Help Desks: Seek advice on our academic activities, tutoring and available support.
- Take and Donate Table: Sale of second-hand calligraphy materials, books and magazines. A selection of brand-new back issues of The Edge will also be available for purchase.
- Pop-up Shops: Use this opportunity to purchase your calligraphy materials from our favourite suppliers.
Registration Information
We look forward to welcoming you to CLAS Creative and the Annual General Meeting. The AGM is open to members only, but non-members and friends are warmly invited to join the activities from 9.30am onwards.
This is a ticketed event. All attendees, including guests, are required to purchase tickets.
For security reasons, all attendees must register and provide the names of any guests. After submitting the form, a link to the payment page will be displayed — please click on the link to complete your ticket payment. Your registration will be complete once payment has been received.
Ticket Prices
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Early Bird Registration (on or before 31 January 2026)
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Members: £20
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Non-members: £25
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Standard Registration (after 31 January 2026)
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All tickets: £25
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Alternative Payment Methods
Bank Transfer
Sort code: 40-52-40
Account number: 00031828
Using the Reference: AGM2026 and your full name
Cheque
If you wish to pay by cheque, please contact our Treasurer via email: treasurer@clas.co.uk.
Members’ Choice Voting on the Art & the Letter Hybrid Exhibition
All CLAS members will have the opportunity to vote on the day of the CLAS Creative for their favourite Art & the Letter entry. CLAS members will be able to collect their voting slips at the venue.
Voting on the digital exhibition entries will take place one week before the CLAS Creative. CLAS Members will be informed via email on the procedures on how to vote on the digital entries closer to the CLAS Creative date.
Join Our Community
Become a CLAS member and enjoy a wealth of benefits — from receiving The Edge magazine and CLASnews updates, to reduced fees for courses and competitions. Members also gain exclusive access to our diploma, free entry to the annual exhibition, and opportunities to exhibit their work.