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  • Versatile Versals with Els Van Den Steen

    Come and join us for this 2-day workshop covering Traditional and Modern Versals. Versals are compound letters built up with separate strokes so the technique is more like drawing than writing and we will use our dip pens.

    Sat 9 & Sun 10 September 2023 from 10am – 4pm

    Cost £60 (£30 for Day One)

    Day One – Traditional Versals.  Learning a step-by-step method for drawing classical Versals, based on the letterforms of the Roman Capitals as can be seen in the 9th-11th century Caroline manuscripts.  Those with prior experience in drawing the traditional Versals are welcome to work through set exercises to bring variation and contrast in their letterforms. In the afternoon we will explore how traditional Versals can be used in a range of projects.

    Day Two – Modern Versals.  Using techniques for freeing up our Versals from Day One to bring them into the 21st century. This will lead to the discovery of alternative letterforms which look great in informal work. In the afternoon we will use the Versals learnt during the weekend to create exciting compositions, using contrast and colour.

    Note: Attendees are allowed to attend Day One only to learn and practise Traditional Versals. To attend Day Two (Modern Versals), it is expected that you have attended Day One as Day Two is a further development of what has been learnt during Day One.

    August 21, 2023
  • Japanese Butterfly Bookbinding with Josie Brown

    Japanese Butterfly Bookbinding with Josie Brown

    Saturday 22 April 2023 from 10am – 12pm and 1.30 – 2.30pm

    Cost £30.00 (members £25.00)

    Please note this workshop is on zoom and a recording will be available for 4 weeks after the workshop for attendees only.

    This workshop is suitable for all levels. To book a place email [email protected] or download our booking form

    This is not the usual Japanese ‘stab’ binding – it is a multi-section binding, which is ideal for making a book to write in after binding because it lies absolutely flat once complete. It can include different weights and surfaces of paper in the same book, incorporate fold-outs, pockets or windows, and have a narrow spine with only a few sections (a minimum of 4) or a much thicker one with many sections. It is also one of the easiest bindings to sew – you just need four needles! The cover is a simple wrap style, made from one large piece of paper giving a soft cover, or stiffened with boards that are tucked inside making a completely non-adhesive binding. It’s a truly versatile and yet practical book for calligraphy – made in a trice.

    March 21, 2023
  • Carolingian with Mary Noble

    11 March 2023 from 10am – 4pm

    Cost £30.00 (members £25.00)

    This workshop is suitable for all levels. To book a place email [email protected]

    Study this beautifully legible historical hand from the Grandval Bible, then see how to develop it into a contemporary version. Its supreme legibility means it can be written very small yet still easy to read, if you remembered your reading glasses. For those already familiar with this script, more adventurous routes can be explored.

    carolingian alphabet
    February 22, 2023
  • CPS Summer Social

    CPS Summer Social

    Here are a few pictures from our summer social event, celebrating our 30th anniversary, here’s to the next thirty years!

    Chocolate cake to celebrate our 30th anniversary
    Cutting the cake…
    The bunting is up!
    Making cards
    Chatting
    Making your mark
    Cheers
    August 31, 2022
  • CPS Sevenoaks exhibition

    Our 30th anniversary celebrations continue with our second exhibition at the Kaleidoscope Gallery in Sevenoaks. Come along and see the variety of work our members have produced.

    Please note that the gallery is not open on Sundays.

    August 5, 2022
  • CPS is 30 years old!

    CPS is 30 years old!

    To celebrate, we are holding two exhibitions this year. The first one will be at the Red Door Gallery in Rye and later in August at the SVAF Kaleidoscope Gallery in Sevenoaks.

    Do come along and join us for a truly wonderful display of the written word.

    We look forward to welcoming you

    June 23, 2022
  • Irresistible Resist with Josie Brown

    Irresistible Resist with Josie Brown

    Date: 19 March 2022
    Time: 10am – 12pm and 2 – 4pm
    Cost: £30.00 (members £25.00)
    This workshop is suitable for all levels

    Please note that this workshop will be on zoom only
    A video of the workshop sessions will be available for 4 weeks after the workshop – for attendees only; please do not share

    To book a place email [email protected]

    A series of exercises to gradually increase confidence in using masking fluid and other products for resist techniques. Pros and cons of different mediums are discussed and trialed so you know what you’ll prefer to use in future. End products will display skills with layering various texts, colours and weights of lettering as well as others for textured effects.

    March 9, 2022
  • Celtic Knotwork with Tony Woodhams

    Date: 19 February

    Time: 10am-12pm and 2-4pm

    Cost £30.00 (members £25.00)

    This workshop is suitable for all levels

    Please note that this workshop will be on zoom only. A video of the workshop sessions will be available for 4 weeks after the workshop – for attendees only; please do not share

    To book place email [email protected]

    We will look at the methodology behind drawing Celtic knotwork and interlacing. Starting with some basic techniques we will create a range of examples and reference material
    which will give you the building blocks to create more complex designs.

    February 10, 2022
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

    to all members of CPS and visitors to our website from the Committee

    The winning entry in our Christmas card competition by Carole Thomann

    December 21, 2021
  • Make a Japanese case with Sue Doggett

    In this workshop we will make a traditional-style Japanese folding case (Chitsu) which is covered in cloth and lined with decorative or plain paper and finished with bone clasps. It is an adaptable structure which can be used to house books and other objects.

    Date: 13 November 2021

    Time: 10.00am – 4.00 pm

    Cost £30.00 (members £25.00)

    Venue: Evington Village Hall, Hastingleigh

    If you would like to book a place on this workshop contact Meg at [email protected]

    To find out more, visit the info page for this workshop which includes the material list.

    If you would like to see some of Sue’s wonderful work, visit her website www.suedoggett.com

    October 14, 2021
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