Pontefract Calligraphers

26/06/2026

Don’t enter open water. There may be hidden hazards beneath the surface, and the cold temperature can cause cold water shock. 🚫

If you see someone in trouble, don’t go in after them. You could both be at risk.

- PHONE 999 immediately
- Tell them to FLOAT on their back
- THROW something that can help them stay afloat

For more information, click the link in the comments.

13/06/2026

Please go support the club. 🖼️

12/06/2026

Copperplate workshop - places still available.

Book here -

Join us in person to use your Copperplate writing skills. We will be using our alphabet to now create sentences to create a project.

21/05/2026

WORKSHOP
PLACES AVAILABLE

Copperplate - Next Steps

27 June , 10am - 3pm @ East Hardwick Village Hall

Everyone welcome. Book now or message for more information.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calligraphy-workshop-copperplate-next-steps-tickets-1985238052456?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=0148bcb0735db22d7284a37c0611a5ee4de410ced506d3c76f172a0294d0fdb7e17f6f30cd0b3a5d9089875b143b364b9a92de5436bece520414b5083df92a73be72f92beec979e4ebab16bad8

We have a few places left for our next 2 workshops.

Click the Eventbrite links for more information.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985238052456?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985203913345?aff=oddtdtcreator

26/04/2026

We have a few places left for our next 2 workshops.

Click the Eventbrite links for more information.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985238052456?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985203913345?aff=oddtdtcreator

31/03/2026

The Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society workshop ✍🏼

11/03/2026

Last night we had a challenge! 10 minutes to create a monogram using Lombardic lettering. We really enjoyed this and managed to create some incredible work.

03/03/2026

We’ve benefited from a grant in the past to help keep Calligraphy alive! Thank you.

Culture Grants are back! Wakefield Council have just opened their 2026 funding for community groups, charities, CICs to run creative, cultural and heritage projects 🪡

🌟 FUNDING AVAILABLE 🌟

Culture Grants Small: up to £1,500 for constituted community groups, charities, CICs, and other VCSE organisations

Culture Grants Medium: up to £5,000 for charities and CICs

Culture Grants Large: £5,000 to £10,000 for charities and CICs

🌟 THEMES 🌟

The funding is here to help you bring arts and heritage projects to life across the district, responding to one of these themes:

- Creative Wellbeing
- Creativity and Nature
- New Creative Work

Find out more at one of the introduction sessions happening 11–18 March, in-person across the district and online.

🔗 Get all the details and apply: link in the comments

Nova Wakefield District is a charity that support Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Wakefield District. This includes helping them find funding opportunities and we list a wide range over on our website.