individual membership
Ready to unlock a world of calligraphic inspiration and community connection? Join CLAS today and start your journey towards mastering the art of beautiful calligraphy and lettering!
member benefits
- Four issues of the Edge each year – our 32-36 page colour magazine (with occasional inserts on how to write calligraphic scripts)
- CLASnews – our frequent e-mail newsletter to keep you in touch with news of the calligraphy and lettering arts world, including listings for workshops, courses and events
- Discounted LiveOnline courses fees
- Discounted Certificate of Calligraphy entry fees
- Exclusive access to the National Diploma of Calligraphy
- Free entry to the CLAS annual Art & the Letter exhibition, held at the AGM day
- An invitation to enter work for the CLAS Living Letters exhibitions
- Discounts on calligraphy items from L Cornelissen and Son
subscription rates
UK Member: 1st year discount fee £30 (thereafter £40)
Non-UK 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.
application for new members
1. pay the application fee
Make the payment using any of the methods below. Please include a reference with your payment, your membership number (if you know it), and your name.
Credit / Debit card using PayPal
Direct Debit
Link to setup a mandate: https://pay.gocardless.com/AL00005V23FMV8
Bank Transfer
Account Name: Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00031828
Send a cheque to the Membership Secretary
Meg Chapman
9 Northview
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 7UE
2. submit the application form
Complete the new membership application form and email to membership@clas.co.uk once you’ve made the payment:
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.
contact us
Get in touch with the CLAS! Whether you’re an enthusiast, artist, or simply curious, we’re here to celebrate the beauty of calligraphy and lettering together.