Who are we?

The Calligraphy Society of South Australia (CSSA) has been active since 1983 and aims to promote calligraphy and related arts such as book binding, illumination, lettering, flourishing and much more to the Adelaidiean community.

On December 16, 1983 a meeting was held in the library of the South Australian Collage of Advanced Education. The meeting was attended by about a dozen people who being of like mind resolved to "form the Calligraphy Society of South Australia" with Frank Caspers elected as Chairman, Roland Eime as Secretary/Treasurer and Ruth Venner, Don Hatcher, and Kevin Keeler as Committee Members.

The general tone of the Society was set by the last item on the agenda of our inaugural meeting "conversation and coffee", a tradition which continues to this day and does much to preserve and promote the friendly character of the Society.

Oyez! Oyez! The Scribes are Coming! 📜🖋️

Harken, good folk of Adelaide! The Calligraphy Society of South Australia is packing our quills, ink, and parchment for the SA Medieval Fair!

Join us on both days (May 2nd and 3rd) for a glimpse into the ancient art of the letter. Whether you seek a hand-bound journal for your secret chronicles, a card featuring a legendary medieval beast, or wish to see your own name wrought in fine Gothic script, our stall shall have treasures for all.

✨ Witness the Art: Live Gothic lettering and custom name plates. ✨ Take Home the Magic: Hand-bound sketchbooks, journals, and illuminated cards.

Find us among the festivities at the Paracombe Recreational Grounds. We look forward to meeting you, noble friends!

Book tickets here: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/sa-medieval-fair/sa-medieval-fair-2026

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