Individual Membership

Individual membership of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society (CLAS) connects you with the UK’s leading community for calligraphy and lettering. As a member, you’ll enjoy access to exclusive resources, inspiring exhibitions, and discounted learning opportunities, while staying up to date with workshops, events, and developments in the lettering arts. Whether you are just beginning your calligraphy journey or refining years of experience, CLAS membership supports your skills, creativity, and connection to a vibrant national and international network.

UK Member: 1st year discount fee £30 (thereafter £40)
EU / Rest of the World Member: 1st year discount £37.50 (thereafter £50)

All first time members are eligible for a 25% discount in their first year and, if applicable, up until they reach age 30. Thereafter full fees apply. The annual subscription runs from the month of joining.

Special Offer for New Members

Get a discounted price (inclusive of postage and packaging) on a set of Schmincke Calligraphy Gouache paints from L Cornelissen and Son.

This set includes a wooden box with 12 metallic tubes (20 ml each) and an instruction leaflet, with a retail value of £110.

As a new member, you can purchase it for only £85 plus postage and packaging (£5 for UK orders, with actual postage costs for international orders). Simply use the exclusive Schmincke Calligraphy Gouache order form provided in your joining pack to seize this exceptional opportunity.

Application for New Members

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.