Glasgow Scribes

Enthusiastic group of hobby calligraphers in Glasgow, Scotland

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We're starting our 2026-27 Events Programme with a practical session on "American Cursive" on Saturday 5 September 2026, 10am to 1pm. Come and join us! See https://t.co/56bybCCgFM

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Fabulous work - writing and layout!

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Pens of various size, walnut ink on Arches text wove paper. #calligraphy #lettering #foundationalhand

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Clever way to do lettering!

[Interesting AF @interesting_aIl]

Beautiful lettering

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The Glasgow Scribes will be gilding and illuminating on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026 with Toni Watts - see https://t.co/9Mu4tJmdkV

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On Saturday 11 April 2026 members/visitors will be dabbling with "Roman Rustics". Visitors are welcome to attend. More details via [email protected] or 07895-935106 (voicemail or text)

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Our next meeting is on Saturday 10 January 2026 10am to 1pm to learn "Cadels". Visitors are welcome to attend. Email [email protected] for more details

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Wishing past, present and future members and visitors and fellow calligraphers a Merry Christmas
If Santa brought some calligraphy items :) come along to our 2026 meetings https://t.co/56bybCCOvk

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On Saturday 6 December 2025 members will be using "Biomorphics Decoration" to enhance calligraphy writing with nature designs. Visitors are welcome to attend. Please email [email protected] for more details

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Our 2025-26 meeting year starts with Italic script on Saturday 6 September 2025 10am to 1pm in the Mercure Glasgow City Hotel Visitors are welcome to attend

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The Glasgow Scribes are now on Summer hols however will be displaying their fab calligraphy work in their Annual Exhibition "Calligraphy: The Art & Craft Of Beautiful Writing" next month. Visit Cass Art Glasgow during 4 to 14 July 2025! See https://t.co/BB5Xid5iUD

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Saturday 1 March 2025, 10am to 1pm - "Pen, Paper, Ink Ideas" + "Medallions/Flourishing Practice". Visitors are welcome to attend. Contact us for more details via https://t.co/ljmE1dkMpN, [email protected] or text 07895-935106

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We start 2025 with a 11 January morning practical session on "Decorative Borders" with Liz Grant. Visitors are welcome to attend. Contact us via https://t.co/dBTrwjgyki

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Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and New Year!

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It looks so easy!

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Any pointed or broad edged tool can be used in calligraphy

[Heritage Matters🔱 @HeritageMatterz]

The art of calligraphy using kitchen utensils.

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We're learning/refreshing the following:-
* Brush Lettering - Saturday 2 November 2024
* Layout & Design - Saturday 7 December 2024
Visitors are welcome to attend. For more details visit https://t.co/dBTrwjh69Q

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A very creative brush lettered alphabet

[John Stevens Lettering @calligperson]

Today: Brush Roman Improv

#brushlettering #romanletters #calligraphy #johnstevensonlinecourse

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Calligraphers can add gold and other precious metals to writing and its decoration. Here's how transfer gold was produced in the UK:- https://t.co/yz2TThSgaZ

Sadly gold beating is now an extinct skill in the UK - see https://t.co/fWr4BPunzC

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Great idea John

[John Stevens Lettering @calligperson]

A free download: Calligraphy exemplar, Italic capitals with details. http://t.co/TUzu3ytOSc

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Expert flourishing

[Seb Lester @SebLester]

Ha, well these turned out pretty well, I am so relieved. The photos don't do them justice. Fook! #calligraphy