The Cinque Ports Scribes was formed in 1992 to cater for those who have a practical interest in Calligraphy and the art of Lettering and Illumination.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Calligraphy and the Lettering arts, particularly those living in Kent and the South East.
We have exhibited at many locations throughout Kent, and in both 2005 and 2017 we hosted the CLAS Regional Day.
We hold one, two and occasionally three day workshops in Hastingleigh, covering a wide range of calligraphic and related topics. For those coming by train the closest station to our venue is Wye (Kent). If taking the fast train from London, you’ll need to change at Ashford International.
We also organise occasional visits to exhibitions or places of interest. Check the events diary for more information on upcoming events, the news section for any news, and the updates page to see amendments/additions.
We hope you find this website both enjoyable and informative, but if you require any further information please contact us.
You can also find us on Facebook.
Reproduction in whole or part of any image without the artist’s permission is strictly prohibited
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Calligraphy and the Lettering arts, particularly those living in Kent and the South East.
Membership for 2019 is £15.00, benefits include:
- Full colour newsletters
- Occasional news sheets or emailed interim newsletters
- Regular workshops run by professional calligraphers*
- Preferential rates and priority booking for workshops*
- Opportunity to display your work in CPS exhibitions*
- Free access to our library
- News of calligraphic events
- Occasional visits to exhibitions and places of interest*
- Envelope exchange to put your calligraphy skills in to practice.
- Commission requests forwarded by email
- Members who are tutors may advertise their regular classes on the website.
* extra costs involved
The current membership subscription form is available on the downloads page, where you may also view a copy of our constitution.