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Commissions

Many of the Fellows of The Society of Scribes & Illuminators undertake commissions. Those who do are listed below.

Tips for commissioning work

The following pointers may be of assistance if you are thinking of commissioning a piece of work:

1 Have a look at a range of work:

By looking at the websites of a number of calligraphers (links on this site), you will get a clearer idea of possibilities and of who you might like to undertake the commission.

2 Think about what you want:

There is a wide range of possibilities in terms of materials, colours, background techniques, writing styles, size of work, illustration/illumination/decoration. The calligrapher will be happy to discuss these and advise.

3 Time-scale:

If there is a definite deadline then it is necessary to state that at the start of the commissioning process. Please leave as much lead-in time as possible.

4 Your budget:

For a one-off piece, having some idea of your budget will help the calligrapher to suggest options. For items such as invitations/envelopes/place cards etc, each calligrapher will usually have a price-scale which depends on content, quantity, time-scale, materials. Please remember that additional design changes may incur additional cost. Postage, travel or delivery are likely to be additional to the cost of the calligraphic work itself.

5 Provision of ‘rough designs:

The calligrapher may provide samples of writing styles and will usually be happy to provide you with one or two ‘roughs’. You discuss whether this is part of the overall price. Usually payment will need to be made for the ‘rough’ if you choose not to continue or where major alterations are required. Otherwise the cost of ‘rough’ designs is usually included in the overall price.

Fellows who accept commissions

(Showing 1-16 of 16 results)


Name Contact Commissioning Notes

Tanja Bolenz

tanjavbolenz@yahoo.ca
07504815943and01654791644
Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Tony Curtis

tony.curtis@ntlworld.com
0 (748) 641-7881
GRIMSBY, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Gaynor Goffe

gmgoffe@hotmail.com
01353 778328
ELY, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions, all commissions considered, including writing out poetry formally and creatively, invitations, diplomas etc

Sylvie Gokulsing

sylvie.gokulsing@gmail.com
020 8868 7313
PINNER, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Emiko Hashiguchi

emiko8175@hotmail.com
07796 223872
LONDON, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Gillian Hazeldine

gillianhazeldine12@gmail.com
015242 51534 / 07858 472353
LANCASTER, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Stan Knight

scribes@meadowcrk.com
001 208 267 7607
BONNER'S FERRY, United States
Accepts commissions.

Susie Leiper

susieleiper@hotmail.com
0 (782) 606-6421
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Janet Mehigan

janmehigan@gmail.com
02392 463896
HAYLING ISLAND, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

John Nash

john.r.nash@talktalk.net
020 7226 5028
LONDON, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Timothy Noad

teanoad@btinternet.com
0 (189) 563-3728
UXBRIDGE, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions. Specialises in traditional work for presentation, combining calligraphy with illumination and heraldry: charters, scrolls, formal addresses, contemporary illuminated letters, historical facsimiles.

Mary Noble

mary.noble@btinternet.com
02392 376072
FAREHAM, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Jan Pickett

jan@janpickett.com
07780 660113
PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Ieuan Rees

ieuanreeslettering@gmail.com
01269 593471
AMMANFORD, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Cathy Stables

cathy_stables@yahoo.co.uk
07810 693988
CHICHESTER, United Kingdom
Accepts commissions.

Dave Wood

davewood39@icloud.com
+61 490874643
Noosa Heads, Australia
I enjoy working together with my clients to create a unique work of art which they will enjoy on their Boardroom wall, Office Foyer or in their home. My commission work during my career, spanning over 50 years, has varied from formal Citations and Appreciations on vellum with traditional illumination to personalised artistic works of art. I combine my graphic design background with the chosen calligraphic letterform to create a specialised calligraphy artwork which is meaningful and timeless. I invite you to visit my website www.davewood.com.au/commissions to view some my commission work over the years. I look forward to the opportunity to discussing your requirements and creating a unique commission for you.