8 April: “In Conversation”: Eric Marland and Will Hill discuss the merits, influence and legacy of the work of Will Carter. (Online platform - Zoom)

Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the “Will Carter: Man of Letters” exhibition until next year when it will open in March 2022. However, to whet the appetites of Will Carter enthusiasts, the Lettering Arts Trust is delighted to host a special event featuring curator Eric Marland ‘In Conversation’ with Will Hill, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Course Leader MA Graphic Design and Typography at the Cambridge School of Art, discussing one of Britain's most accomplished letter carvers and founder of the Rampant Lion Press, arguably the finest private press of the post war period in the UK.

Tickets £5 available below

(The catalogue for “Will Carter: Man of Letters” charts Will Carter’s career and features essays by many of his admirers. Now scheduled for publication in June, it will be available to pre-order from May 2021 – giving enthusiasts time to find out about Will Carter before they visit the exhibition next year.)

A link will be sent to your email 24 hours before the event

The Lettering Arts Trust are delighted to host a symposium for young letter carvers

This daylong event provides valuable insight into the soft skills required for a successful career in letter carving. It is open to everyone from those considering taking up a dummy and chisel, current college students to those who have recently qualified.

We have gathered an impressive range of speakers who will share their experiences in 11 sessions. From developing longstanding client relationships; partnerships with architects and conservation organisations; how to maximise creative/gallery opportunities; installation anecdotes to understanding how a quarry operates or specialist tools are made – participants will take away a sense of this specialist craft’s business dynamics. Speakers include Gary Breeze, Robbie Schneider, Martin Cook, Charlotte Howarth, Mark Noad, Louise Tiplady and former LAT apprentice Tom Sargeant. Haysom Purbeck Stone, toolmakers RH&G Travis and representatives from BRE and the National Trust offer their perspectives.

This is your chance to learn from those who mastered this precious heritage craft and turned their passion into a fulfilling career.

Run as a zoom meeting, places are limited – please book early. A link will be sent to you 24 hours before the event.

This event is supported by the Heritage Culture Fund

The day will begin at 10.30am, Zoom doors open at 10.15am. The meeting will finish at approximately 5.00pm. There will be a 45 minute recess for lunch and a couple of short coffee breaks.

For more information please contact Karoline Newman or ring 01728 688 393