We use to stock Character paper, which was perfect for Copperplate and Spencerian.  However, the paper mill that produced this paper is no longer around.

We have now replaced the Character paper with Conqueror High White Wove Paper.  This is a luxurious, superior quality 100gsm paper with a discrete watermark.

The smooth surface of this paper makes it ideal for Copperplate and Spencerian styles of writing and Ornamental penmanship.

So, now if you want Calligraphy materials and equipment you will find them under the heading of Calligraphy Supplies.  If you are looking for Illustrators materials you will find them in the Illustrator Supplies section.  Some items, in particular nibs can be found in more than one section if they are suitable for calligraphers and illustrators.  Other products like pencils, rulers etc. are used by different artists and so are in more general sections like Drawing Equipment.

Over time we have posted lots of articles on our blog about different aspects of calligraphy.  The Calligraphy School is a new section which pulls together some of these posts on calligraphy.  So for example, all the posts on learning Roman Capitals can be now be easily   found in one place.

The theme of the day is East meets West and the keynote speaker is Manny Ling.  There will be the opportunity to watch skilled demonstrators and try your hand at something new.

Local calligraphy groups have organised an exhibition of their work.

You will be able to purchase calligraphy equipment, materials and books.

The Regional Day is Sunday 23rd October, from 10:00 to 4:00 pm

at Burford School, Burford, Oxon OX18 4PL

Download a EAST meets WEST ticket application

(Closing date for applications is 1st October)

During Library hours Wirksworth in Library,  Admission free

At the Wirksworth Festival this year, the Mercian Scribes will be exhibiting calligraphy  on the theme ‘Letters, Words and Language’.   Many pieces will be partly or totally in another language.

Peter Halliday,  an internationally famous calligrapher and lettering artist, will be exhibiting some of his work and also bringing Pearl Margarita, a pig decorated with imagery from the St Chad Gospel book, with a Latin and English quote written on her –‘ Do not cast your pearls before swine’. NB she will only be at the exhibition for the first 2 days ie 9^th and 10^th September.

Library opening hours –

Saturday 9-1 pm      Tuesdays 9-1 and 2-7pm.

Thursday and Friday – 9-1pm and 2-5pm

Monday and Wednesday – CLOSED ALL DAY

For more information please contact :-

Peter Halliday, tel. 01283 568320   Or Gill Cooper   tel. 01335 370459

Or Wirksworth Library,  Town Hall, Wirksworth, DE4 4EU  Tel. 01629-823173

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So orders placed from this weekend until next Friday will not be shipped until Saturday 30th.  Thank you.