AIMS

Our aim is to bring the art and enjoyment of calligraphy to every one, from the novice to the more experienced practitioner.

Lingfield Scribe members find personal pleasure and self-expression from belonging to the group.  We have found learning calligraphic skills in a shared environment builds confidence and provides a forum in which our students can share their creative ideas.  Students attending workshops are helped by experienced tutors who support them to progress at their own pace.

HISTORY

The group started in 1998 when Sue Cox and Lisa Davis, who had been teaching Further Education classes for Croydon, decided they wanted to teach calligraphy skills beyond the City & Guilds syllabus; to include the use of gilding and illuminating and a variety of modern-day scripts.  The name ‘Lingfield Scribes’ was adopted in 2008 when students decided to widen the range of Guest Tutors and extend the classes as the numbers attending expanded.  There are now several members organizing the group’s future programme of activities.