2011
- 1 Nov – 31 Dec
- Leicestershire Calligraphers are holding an exhibition of members’ work at the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester LE18 2AH. Tel: 0116 2571080. Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9.15–5.00; Wed 9.15–7.30; Fri 9.15–4.45; Sat 9.15–12.15.
- 11 Nov – 13 Mar 2012
- Royal Manuscripts:the genius of illumination – a major exhibition at The British Library. Discover the hidden jewel in the British Library’s collection: over 150 medieval and Renaissance manuscripts assembled by England’s kings and queens over 700 years. The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB. Tel: 01937 546060; email: Customer-Services@bl.uk; website: www.bl.uk.
- 22 Nov – 3 Dec
- Paint Print Page is an exhibition of recent work by eight contemporary artists and members of The Artist Book Group, one of whom is Susie Leiper FSSI. On display are artist books ranging from the unique hand-bound to small hand-printed editions, alongside wall-based work and hand-made cards. All works are small, for sale, and would make ideal gifts for Christmas. The Gallery @ McNaughtan’s Bookshop, 3a – 4a Haddington Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 4AE. Tel: 0131 556 5897. www.mcnaughtansbookshop.com (Closed Sun and Mon.) For further details see www.artistbookgroup.org.uk.
- 29 Nov – 2 Jan 2012
- Lingfield Scribes’ exhibition at the Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre RH7 6AB. 9am-4pm Mon-Thurs and Sat; closed Fri. On Sat 3, 10 and 17 Dec there will be demonstrations of calligraphy using different scripts and media. A map and details are available from Sue Cox, 60 Greenacres, Oxted, Surrey RH8 0PB Tel: 01883 382313; email: jampot@metronet.co.uk.
- 3 Dec
- The St John’s Bible: Sue Hufton FSSI will be giving an illustrated presentation at 7.30pm in Trinity Methodist Church, Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1EB. Tickets not necessary, but donations are invited for the Bible Society.
- 19 Dec – 31 Jan 2012
- Northumbrian Scribes’ Exhibition Write Away. Bede’s World, Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear. Tel: 0191 489 2106; email: visitor.info@bedesworld.co.uk
2012
- 10 – 20 Jan
- Kensington Palace Foundation Degree Show, Calligraphy with Design, at the Prince’s Drawing School, 19-22 Charlotte Street, Shoreditch, London EC2. Tel: 020 7613 8568.
- 12 – 18 Jan
- Immortal Poets: Calligraphy and etching by Roger Hobdell. Large calligraphy pieces with poetic texts from Beowulf to Yeats. Space 54, 54 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3QN. www.studio54architecture.co.uk.
- 21 Apr
- SSI Lay Members' Day at King's College, London.
- 19 – 22 July
- Art in Action, at Waterperry House, Waterperry, Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ. www.artinaction.org.uk.
- 21 July
- Shropshire Scribes are hosting an illustrated lecture by Professor Michelle Brown: Mercia: Manuscripts, Angels and Treasure – a look at Anglo Saxon Manuscripts in light of the Staffordshire Hoard and other discoveries. St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury. 2.00pm. Admission £5 by pre-booked ticket. For details ring: 01743 355384 (after 6.00pm).
- 21 July – 4 Aug
- Words for all Seasons – an exhibition of calligraphy by Shropshire Scribes at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury. 10.00am – 4.30pm daily (closed Sundays). Admission free. (Private viewing on afternoon of Sat 21 July).
- 13 Oct
- SSI AGM at The Art Workers Guild. Details will be announced later.
2013
- June 2013
- Designer Bookbinders Competition. Dates to be announced later. Details from: Wendy Hood:DB Secretary or visit the Designer Bookbinders' site competition page.
Letter Exchange Lectures
Wednesdays at 6.30pm prompt at The Art Workers Guild, 6 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AT. (Nearest underground stations: Holborn and Russell Square.) Entry (payable at door): members £6.00, non-members £8.00, students £4.00. Programme of lectures: www.letterexchange.org/news.html.
Designer Bookbinders Lectures
At The Art Workers Guild, details above.
Admission: DB Members £5-00, non-members £7-00, students £2-50.
Four Saturday lectures: DB Members £18-00, non-members £26-00, students £9-00.
Further details from Julia Dummett and Rachel Ward-Sale 01273 486718
Email: lectures@designerbookbinders.org.uk
Web site www.designerbookbinders.org.uk.