specialist skills awards
The Specialist Skills Awards Courses offer in-depth instruction in specialised areas beyond the basics of calligraphy and related arts.
Dive into the world of calligraphy with our courses, where you’ll start from the very foundations and gradually progress to mastering advanced techniques. Each course is carefully crafted to provide thorough and high-quality instruction, ensuring you receive the best learning experience possible.
Whether you’re interested in perfecting letterforms, exploring different styles, or delving into related arts, our courses cover it all. Not only do they offer a pathway to honing your calligraphy skills, but they also open doors to broader artistic exploration.
And if you have your sights set on earning the esteemed CLAS Diplomas, our courses are an excellent resource to help you prepare and excel in your journey towards that goal.
For further details or to express your interest in arranging a course, please reach out to the Specialist Skills Awards Administrator at ladder@clas.co.uk.
List of CLAS Specialist Skills Awards
CLAS Specialist Skills Awards: A Guide for the Course Organiser
image courtesy of Caroline Keevil
specialist skills awards topics
Majuscules Medley
Uncial
Italic
Copperplate
Design I and Design II
Colour & Texture
Traditional Skills
Gilding
Heraldry
Alternative Tools
Teaching Calligraphy
about the courses
All SSA tutors are Accredited by CLAS and / or are teaching Fellows.
Each course generally spreads across one year, giving time for work to be created in between sessions. Submission of work for Award assessment is optional, not compulsory. If a candidate is successful in attaining the Award, a certificate will be presented at the following AGM.
Hybrid and Online courses will include several regular feedback sessions so that participants will receive the necessary individual advice and guidance to progress efficiently. They will be run via Zoom and include a digital noticeboard facility.
In-person and at any location in the country
If you’re interested in a course that’s entirely in-person, a CLAS Affiliated Group will organise it. If you’re keen on joining a Specialist Skills Award course, please reach out to the workshop organiser of a nearby group you’re willing to travel to. If there’s enough interest to hold a course within that group, they will coordinate with the CLAS Specialist Skills Awards administrator.
See our list of CLAS Affiliated Groups to find one closest to you.
Online
The aim of providing the SSA in online formats is to enhance accessibility and encourage CLAS members without access to a CLAS Affiliated Group to reach out directly to the SSA administrator for guidance on establishing such courses.
A hybrid of both in-person and online
Experience the ultimate flexibility and versatility with our hybrid courses, seamlessly integrating both in-person and online classes. Whether you thrive in face-to-face interactions or prefer the convenience of virtual learning, our hybrid format caters to diverse preferences and schedules.
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