• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

The Society of Scribes and Illuminators

Explore the beauty of calligraphy

  • Home
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Annual General Meeting 2021
    • CAPITAL LETTERS 2022
    • Cancellations Policy
  • Exhibitions
    • Words Made Beautiful – centenary exhibition 2022
    • Divine Inspiration
  • Education
    • Correspondence Course
    • Advanced Training Scheme
    • Writing & Design Course
    • Study Days 2022
    • Tuition
    • Non-SSI Courses & Workshops
    • Cancellations Policy
  • Shop
    • Basket
  • Membership
    • About Membership
    • Volunteering
    • Membership Rates
    • Join or Renew Online
    • Cancellations Policy
    • Membership Help
    • Log In
  • Fellows
    • Fellows’ Galleries
    • Fellowship
  • Commissions
  • About
    • Who does what
    • Regional Calligraphy Groups
    • Rules of the SSI
    • The SSI Record
      • Honorary Members
      • Former Chairmen
      • Former Honorary Secretaries
      • Former Treasurers
    • Library
    • Copyright
  • Links & Docs
    • Downloads
    • Links to other sites
    • Suppliers
  • Contact

Education

The SSI is well placed to help all calligraphers develop their skills, whether they simply want to become better calligraphers in a personal capacity or whether they wish to become professionals at the very top of the profession.

The Calligraphy Correspondence Course helps many calligraphers worldwide learn within a format both rigorous and flexible. It is invaluable for those beginning to study calligraphy seriously as well as for those wishing to realise their full calligraphic potential. You can read here about how the course works, who the tutors are, what you’ll study, the course description and how to enrol.

You can also see the names of Fellows of the SSI who are available as calligraphy and lettering tutors.

The Advanced Training Scheme has developed over 30 years into a uniquely valuable course for personal development. You can read here about what past students of the course think of it, how it works, and how to apply.

The SSI is now offering an intensive, two weekend course on Writing and Design. If you are quite well past the beginning stage and are confident in your use of the pen, but would like to refine your writing and improve your design skills, you are eligible to apply. 

Fellowship is the Society’s jewel, and is awarded by the Fellows themselves to those members of the Society who demonstrate mastery of the craft. It is generally accepted across the world to be the highest recognition of Western calligraphic skills. You can read here about how to apply for Fellowship and about what kind of submission for election you should consider.

See also: Regional Groups and Courses and Workshops

Helen Scholes

Footer

The Society of Scribes and Illuminators, based in the UK, is one of the most established and well-respected calligraphy societies in the world.
This website gives information about the Society, its aims, membership and activities.

Copyright 2019 The Society of Scribes and Illuminators. Individual images remain the copyright of the artist. The Society is a non-profit organisation.

Terms and Conditions | Privacy

Find us on Facebook