Who We Are
CLAS is a volunteer-led society, supported by people who share a love of calligraphy and the lettering arts.
Our committees, officers, and editors give their time to organise events, exhibitions, and educational programmes that keep the society active and welcoming. Their skills and commitment ensure CLAS continues to support learners, teachers, and enthusiasts alike.
But CLAS is more than its committees. Every member — whether taking part in workshops, exhibiting their work, or simply enjoying the community — helps shape the society and contributes to its ongoing story.
Management Committee
Chair
Sue Hodgkinson
Festival Director
Donna Deeks
Assistant Festival Director
Janice McClelland
Administrator
Dave Cowan
Treasurer
Jenny Wholley
AGM Coordinator
Sarah Walker
Membership Secretary
Meg Chapman
Archivist
Alison Allan
CLAS Academic Standards Board
Josie Brown
Art & The Letter Officer
Jeffrey Bailey
Affiliate Groups Officer
Barbara Alldred
Webmaster
Mapet Enriquez
Co-Options
Editor, the Edge
Claire Tomlins
Social Media
Lenka Snook
Ex-Officio
Art & the Letter Organiser
Julie Tallant
Nicky Walker
CLAS Academic Standards Board (CASB) Committee
Chair & Representative
Josie Brown
CASB Administrator
Wendy Harris
Diploma Chief Assessor
Josie Brown
Accredited Tutors Officer
Liz Barrow
LiveOnline Administrator
Alejandra Gonaldi
Diploma Administration Officer
Yvonne Holmes
Certificate of Calligraphy Officer
Angela Banks
Fellowship Application Officer
Rachel Yallop
Specialist Skills Award Officer
Ann Mason
Tutors & Talkers Officer
Ann Mason
Standardisation Officer
Gaynor Goffe
Designer
Nadia Chin
Editorial Board
Editor, the Edge
Claire Tomlins
Designer, the Edge & CLAS brochures
Nadia Chin
Copy Editor, the Edge
Annie Jackson
Simone Chalkley
Proofreaders, the Edge
Susan Healy
Doug Adams
Printer Liaison
Claire Tomlins
CLASnews & Listings
Lesley Romano
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.