the CLAS creative

Previously called AGM Day, the CLAS Creative is a lively annual March event at Regent’s University London, uniting calligraphers and artists of all levels from the UK and abroad.

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, 8 March 2025, 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!

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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: Tessie Cooling will demonstrate how she marries highly detailed illustration with gilded lettering. Jen Thompson will display and demonstrate the wonderful aspects of book making.
  • Fellow in Residence: Cherrell Avery, FCLAS, will demonstrate her digital lettering skills with an Apple pencil and iPad, and display some of her fabulous work.
  • Fire Side Chat with Eleanor Winters – ‘Where I Have Been, Where I am Going… My Journey as a Calligrapher’
  • Afternoon Lecture with Susie Leiper – ‘All About the Book: from Editor to Scribe to Maker’
  • Art & the Letter 29th Hybrid Exhibition: Physical and digital entries will be on display.
  • CLAS Fellows’ Exhibition: A display of work by our accredited CLAS Fellows.
  • CLAS Help Desks: Seek advice on our academic activities, tutoring and available support.
  • Take and Donate Table: Sale of some second-hand calligraphy material, books and magazines. A selection of brand-new back issues of the Edge will also be available for purchase.
  • Pop-up Shops:
    • Shepherds Bookbinders: Paper sales
    • Penman Direct: Sale of calligraphy and art materials
    • Calligraphity: Calligraphy and lettering book sale

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.

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Join CLAS today for exclusive benefits including the Edge magazine, CLASnews updates, discounted course and competition fees, exclusive diploma access, free entry to our annual exhibition, invitations to exhibit, and discounts on calligraphy items from L Cornelissen and Son.

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