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OFFICIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting 72nd Annual Conference August 2-7th, 2021 Omaha, Nebraska Logo design by Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District Aspacia Kusulas
WELCOME FROM IAMPETH
A Letter From the President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS &
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Dear Friends,
PRESIDENT
Welcome to the 2021 IAMPETH conference Neil McCaffery
registration booklet. We are so excited to be
presenting this to our IAMPETH members. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
You will see a great line up of teachers as you Jody Meese
look through the booklet. The conference is
in Omaha, Nebraska this year at the Omaha SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Marriott downtown hotel. It is a beautiful, Ann Cobb
newer hotel with lots going on around it
and within easy walking distance of the Omaha Old Market area, which IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
features many restaurants and shopping opportunities. The hotel itself Judy Meese
has restaurants within and just outside the doors. Our hotel is only 3
WELCOME TO THE IAMPETH CONFERENCE
miles from Eppley Airfield, an international airport, and offers a free RECORDING SECRETARY
shuttle to and from. There is also a free shuttle service to shopping and Karen Brooks
restaurants for guests with a radius of 1 mile from the hotel.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Omaha is a very historical city centered around the Union Pacific Railroad, Heather Victoria Held
it sports such interesting attractions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo, The
Durham Museum, and the Joslyn Art Museum. For those interested in TREASURER
Aviation the US Air Force SAC Museum is an easy drive from Omaha. Kathleen Markham
This year’s conference has a great line up of instructors as well as our ASSISTANT TREASURER
usual fun things like the Round Robin and Silent auction, so there will be Marie Hornback
lots going on as always.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
At present our hotel is operating on a 100% capacity basis observing the Pamela Salatich Hazelett
guide lines put forth by the city of Omaha for the Covid-19 situation. I
am sure by August of this year many of the current restrictions will be WEBMASTER
relaxed and we can look forward to fun and educational conference. I so Debi Zeinert
look forward to seeing everyone and renewing our friendships in person.
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
As ever, Jennifer Cathey
Greg Minuskin
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR
Cindy Haller
HISTORIAN/
ARCHIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR/
JOURNAL EDITOR
Neil McCaffery Robert Hurford
IAMPETH President, 2020-2021
CERTIFICATE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Ann Cobb
RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Kathy Saunders
CONFERENCE PACKET DESIGNER
Cassie Thomas
Notice: All information herein is subject to change. The views expressed by any
conference attendee, speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor are not necessarily those of
IAMPETH. All conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors are solely
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collateral, advertising, and online web content. and visitomaha.com
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COVID-19 RESPONSE
COVID-19 STATEMENT
Notice to Attendees
On February 22, President Neil McCaffery and IAMPETH board members visited the Marriott Hotel in Omaha,
Nebraska. They wanted to see what ‘attending a conference in these uncertain times’ would mean to the
organization and its members. Below is the COVID-19 response from the IAMPETH board at the time of this
visit:
• Masks are required in all public areas, this includes all of the conference space.
• Classroom seating will be two people per eight foot table, each tables will be 6 feet apart.
• Hallway space in front of the classrooms will allow for six foot distancing as people line up in the
morning.
• The Archive Room, Artisan Vendor Room and Vendor Room will have maximum occupancy posted at
each door and if need be, will have monitors.
• Coffee breaks will be staffed and served by the hotel so as to eliminate handling by multiple people.
• Evening activities will have attendance guidelines and be monitored.
• The opening reception and closing banquet will have seating spaced according to hotel guidelines.
• Sharing of guest rooms is to be done at your own discretion. It is suggested that if you share your
room, do it with someone you know.
With the hopes of improvement as the year goes on, COVID-19 guidelines might relax. You will be required to
follow the current local guidelines and hotel policy at the time of the conference. Conference attendees will be
notified if any updates to these policies change.
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Class Previews
Aisha changezi Bailey rivera barbara close bill kemp
Script Monogram Magic Engrosser’s
Square Kufic Calligraphy
Design Lines Script
bob hurford Rosalee Anderson Heather held jake weidmann
Fun With The Adorned Letter The Flowering Flourishing
Split Nib Flourish Arrangments
janet takahashi maria helena hoksch marie hornbeck melissa esplin
The Artful Craft of Map- The Wandering Line Cursive Handwiring iPad Calligraphy
Making
DAILY OFFERINGS
michael sull michael ward mike kecseg pat blair
Pointed Pen Variations Beginning Spencerian
Advanced Ornamental The Art of Movement Writing
Penmanship
randall hasson skyler chubak suzanne cunningham vivian mungaLl
Eccentric Title Sickels Lettering Flourishing with Splendor French Ronde Hand
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DAILY OFFERINGS
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Daily Offerings
Classes
When registering, you may select one of the four classes offered each day, based on your area of interest, your
skill level, and availability of seats in the class at the time. Students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, have
the opportunity to learn a broad variety of skills from world-class instructors in the course of the week. Our digital
projection systems provide larger-than-life views of the instructor’s hand with pen or brush.
Archive Collection
Thought by many to be the ‘soul’ of our organization, the Archive contains priceless and rare original specimens
from past masters. Spend time with our remarkable collection of art that includes original bird flourishes,
ornamental lettering, and resolutions dating back to the late 1800s. There are also several scrapbooks by the old
pen masters. Enjoy this wonderful study opportunity by taking advantage of all the Archive Room has to offer.
We encourage you to take photos for personal study, but these documents from the ‘Golden Age of Ornamental
Penmanship’ are extremely fragile so the use of flash photography is prohibited. The Archive Room will be open
to all members in the evenings.
Open Study Room
There will be an open study room in the evenings for attendees to work and share together. This is an opportunity
for everyone, from novice to advanced, to write, letter, and flourish together in an unstructured setting. The Open
Study Room will be located in the Dodge Room from 7:00-10:00PM.
Official Vendor
Paper & Ink Arts will be our vendor store for the week. They will have all the supplies you may need for your
classes. If you would like to place a pre-order for pick-up at the conference, you may order directly online at www.
paperinkarts.com or by telephone at +1 (615) 770-9902. Your pre-order must be placed prior to July 21st. The
conference supply list will be on their website for easy ordering.
Artisan Marketplace
The Artisan Marketplace is a select group of vendors offering handcrafted and/or unique items for sale. Throughout
the week, conference attendees will have the opportunity to see the merchandise and meet the artisans/vendors.
From pen holders to journals to original artwork and more, there will be treasures for all to discover! Complete
information can be found here (https://tinyurl.com/yz88upbg), and the application can be accessed here (https://
tinyurl.com/yx26dvvq). Applications will be accepted until May 10, 2021, from vendors who wish to
participate in our week-long Marketplace. Please direct any marketplace questions to
Jody Meese at jodymeese@gmail.com
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Special Events
One-On-One Tutorial Sessions FOR BEGINNERS
If you are new to calligraphy, you can receive help and get answers to your questions about pens, nibs, and
materials before classes start on Tuesday. If you have never used a pointed pen or a broad-edge pen before, or if
you need help adjusting your current pen, this is a perfect time to get help from the experts. These sessions will
take place during the same hours as conference check-in on Monday.
Opening Reception
Join us Monday evening to open the 72nd Annual Conference. Come as you are and enjoy a buffet dinner of good
food and drink. The Opening Reception is included in the registration fee for conference attendees; tickets for
additional guests may be purchased at the time of online registration.
Round Robin
The Round Robin is a large room full of tables featuring demonstrations of techniques, tools, processes, and
materials - sometimes with make-and-takes! If you are interested in demonstrating at the Round Robin, please
contact Ann Cobb at cobbann02@aol.com
Members Exhibit
This is an informal opportunity for attendees to share their portfolios with interested colleagues. Feel free to bring
your work to show and discuss. Tables will be provided for display. Please direct questions to Elizabeth Kenney
at elizabethkenney5@gmail.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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SPECIAL EVENTS
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Special Events
Silent Auction
This is IAMPETH’s only fundraiser of the year and a very popular event! A large variety of items contributed by
members is available for bidding. All are encouraged to donate an item: original artwork, prints, pens, nibs or other
calligraphy-related treasures. Please bring your donations to the opening check-in, and participate at the auction
through bidding and buying items offered. Cash, checks, and credit card payments are accepted.
Questions may be directed to Linda Carol Gray at lindacarolarts@yahoo.com.
Business Meeting
Every IAMPETH member, attending the conference or not, may attend the yearly Business Meeting. This is the
time to see the ‘inner workings’ of our organization. A slate for the new Board will be presented for voting. We
encourage everyone to attend this short, informative meeting.
Group Photo
Each year we assemble for one large group photo. This year the group photo will be after the business meeting on
Thursday at 6:00PM. All attendees are encouraged to participate. An announcement will be made at the
conference on the specific location where the photo will be taken.
Closing Banquet
On Saturday evening we will close the annual IAMPETH conference with a sit-down dinner celebrating our week
together. Many enjoy dressing up for this event, but it is not required to do so. Tickets for conference-goers and
additional guests may be purchased at the time of online registration.
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ABOUT OMAHA
Gateway to the West
The City
Founded in 1854, the city of Omaha has always been a dynamic, energetic city continually transforming itself.
Whether it was the Native American Indian tribes, pioneers, railroad laborers or meat packers, everyone who came
to call Omaha home helped shape its current cultural diversity, hard work ethic, and friendly demeanor. Named
after an American Indian Tribe, Omaha means “Those going against the wind or current”, Omahans proudly
continue to live up to the name. Currently, the 42nd largest city in the United States, the metropolitan area is home
to over 900,000 people who welcome visitors with open arms and authentic midwestern hospitality.
WEATHER
Average August temperatures in Omaha range from a high of 86°F (30°C) to a low of 64°F (18°C), with an average
six inches of rain throughout the month.
GETTING TO Omaha
Getting to Omaha is easy with both Interstates 80 and 29 providing direct access into the city. Omaha’s airport,
Eppley Airfield, has more than 200 arrivals and departures daily and is located a quick drive from Omaha’s
downtown area. Omaha Metro is the city’s mass transit bus system offering service throughout the area. If you
you rent a car or bring your own, cruising around Omaha’s city streets is easy. The city is divided north and south
by Dodge Street. Numbered streets start at the Missouri River and increase as you drive west.
Transportation to the Marriott downtown from
OMA, Omaha Eppley Airfield:
Shuttle Service
The Omaha Marriott Downtown offers free shuttle service to and from Eppley Airfield upon request. To request
a shuttle please call +1 402-661-8017.
Driving directions
Turn left on Abbott Drive toward downtown. Take a left onto North 10th Street. Hotel Entrance is to the right
before Capitol Ave.
Taxi Service
There are several taxi service companies in Omaha. City Taxi Inc. offers service for low rates and has good
reviews. Please call +1 402-933-8700 to schedule service.
ABOUT OMAHA
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ABOUT OMAHA
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MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN AT THE CAPITOL DISTRICT
222 North 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68102, United States | + 1 402-807-8000
Showcasing sleek and engaging design the Marriott hotel is the anchor for the Capitol District. Offering more than
15,000 square feet of total space with 323 rooms and 10 suits. Take a dip in the hotel’s rooftop swimming pool or
visit our the 24-hour fitness center. Enjoy meals from room service or one of the hotel’s restaurants. The Marriott
hotel has everything you’ll need.
IAMPETH Special Room Rates
We have reserved a block of rooms with a discount for registered conference-goers. The rate is $154 (plus
tax) per night for a single or double occupancy room. An access code and hotel registration link will be provided
following successful online registration for the conference; any reservations made before that time will not qualify
for the discount. If you do not have a roommate and would like to share costs, please post on the IAMPETH
Member Forum at iampeth.com/forum.
Hotel Dining
There are two restaurants and a coffee bar inside the hotel, and many eateries within a half-mile of the Marriott
Downtown at the Capitol. The hotel offers free shuttle service within a two-mile radius, which gives access to
additional restaurants. Room service is available around the clock.
PARKING
There is on-site parking at the hotel. The IAMPETH special parking rate will be 1/2 the regular cost of parking
MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN AT THE CAPITOL DISTRICT
(est.$10). There are two electric car charging stations available.
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10AISHA CHANGEZI
Square Kufic Calligraphy
about aisha
@AishaChangezi.Art | @aishachangezi | www.aishachangezi.com
Aisha Changezi is an interdisciplinary award-winning artist and a recipient of the Maize and Blue
Distinguished Scholar Award and a BFA from the University of Michigan, U.S.A. The resonance of
her oeuvre is reflected through her love for the process of creating art which has allowed her to
master a wide range of mediums and materials. With experience in painting, illustration, design,
and ceramics, she is further enriching her art by attending workshops for geometric patterns and
English calligraphy. She is an active member of IAMPETH (The International Association of Master
Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting). She is also a student of Arabic calligraphy and
at the moment is working towards her ijaza (license) in Arabic calligraphy under apprenticeship
with a master calligrapher, Dr. Nihad Dukhan. Her diverse background, interest, and experiences
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are reflected in her detailed, representational, and eclectic art style.
Square Kufic calligraphy – Beginner
This class is an introduction to Square Kufic Calligraphy. Originally created for architecture purposes, this ancient script
beautifully simplifies the letter forms into modern angular shapes. Introduction to its history and some basic composition
rules will be discussed. Students will be guided through into constructing two different compositions. No need for any prior
experience or understanding of the Arabic language is required. If you are a problem-solver, this script is for you!
Class Supplies
Pencil, eraser, few sheets of graph paper, and straight edge ruler.
OPTIONAL Supplies
Tracing paper, any fine tip marker, broad tip marker (nib size to fill in the graph paper grid, and any bleed proof marker paper.
11BAILEY RIVERA
Script Monogram Design
About BailEy
@antiquariabailey | youtube.com/user/ShopAntiquaria
Bailey Amon Rivera is a professional calligrapher and designer residing in Denver, Colorado. Rivera
is co-founder of Antiquaria, a high-end stationery company and design studio, opened in 2010.
Through her work with the company, she is able to design lettering of varying styles for their
popular line of greeting cards and notebooks sold in stores worldwide. Whether using traditional
pointed pen, hand lettering (also known as drawn lettering) or brush lettering, her personal style
shines through in each project. Because of the diversity of her training, and her continuous study
of traditional script calligraphy and penmanship, Bailey’s professional lettering work is distinctive
and unique.
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Script Monogram Design – ALL SKILL LEVELS
Who doesn’t love a monogram? You know when they’re even better? When it’s designed for you, by you! This class focuses
on script monogram designs and demystifies the process using a step-by-step method for creating a balanced and beautiful
3 letter design.
Class Supplies
HB pencil, eraser (I like mono zero retractable), Micron or other fine tip pens, various sizes (.005. .01 and .2 preferred), graph
paper, Borden and Riley Vellum Sheer Trace (or B&R Transparent Layout Bond-best with a lightbox), Sheet of art paper for
final monogram project, approx. 5”x7”, (I use Pergamenata or Arches Hot Press, any weight), Ruler/Straight Edge.
optional Supplies
Light box, additional colored felt tipped pens, section liner, circle, oval and square template.
12BARBARA CLOSE
Magic Lines
About Barbara
@barbara.close | www.barbclose.com
Barbara is an internationally known calligrapher, designer, instructor of many years. Her studio
is located in Southern California. She has taught workshops and lectured in many states of
the country and in Canada. She has taught at several International Lettering and IAMPETH
Conferences as well as a professional video series ‘Pointed Pen Possibilities’ hosted by Sandia
Arts, and several popular new 2020 Online classes. Looking at her work, one can see her creative
passion and love of lettering and design. She has designed the logo masthead for Somerset Studio
Magazine, a calligraphic font cartridge for ProvoCraft’s Cricut machine and greeting cards for
Marcel Schurman/Papyrus. Her work can be seen in national magazines and in private collections.
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Magic Lines - All Skill Levels
This is a course in developing page design elements with gestures, paying attention to lines that interplay with our text. Lines
are in every mark we make - thick, thin, straight, curved, organic and meandering. We make lines with our pens each time we
sit down to write, draw, or doodle. We will be creating text blocks of elongated Roman Versals, then contrast them with lines
of motion for some very interesting pages.
Class supplies
Practice paper: Canson Pro Layout Marker pad 9 x 12”, Watercolor Pad - 9 x 12” [any brand] -I like Canson, Pointed nibs &
holders you like to use for writing, Watercolor brush #2 or #4 with a good tip, a few watercolors, pans or tubes (with mixing
tray & palette), a few paper towels, water container, Pencil, a couple of small Tortillians (for shading pencil lines), small jar of
Sumi Ink (with a container for dipping a pen), Pigma Micron markers #01 and #08.
Optional Supplies
Schmincke gold powder
13BILL KEMP
Engrosser’s Script
About bill
@brotherbill55 | facebook.com/billkemp | www.billscalligraphy.com
Bill Kemp is a lettering artist, but has been told by his mentor, Mr. William Lilly, that he is an
Engrosser. Bill has been practicing his craft for over 40 years (don’t wish to sound too old). Pointed
pen is his true love, but also does broad-edge lettering, too. Engrosser’s Script is a script that has
really been his main focus for many years. Bill has studied with instructors including the late Mr.
Dick Jackson, the late Ms. Gwen Weaver, Master Penman Mr. Mike Kecseg and his mentor Senior
Master Penman Mr. William Lilly over the course of his career. The main path of his studies has
been with Mr. Lilly for the past 18 years, and he completed his Certificate of Merit in Engrosser’s
Script with Mr. Lilly in November 2015. He served as the President of IAMPETH from 2012-
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2013, has taught at many of the IAMPETH conferences, taught around the country, and teaches
at Castle in the Air in Berkeley, California, 3 to 4 times a year for the past 18 years (except in 2020 where we all have learned
to use Zoom as a teaching vehicle and stay at home to teach). He also runs his small calligraphy business in Albuquerque, New
Mexico where his clients keep him busy and he gets paid to practice.
Engrosser’s Script - All skill levels
This class is for both beginners and students who wish to refresh themselves with the basics. Known as both Roundhand and/
or Engrossing Script, this will be a class to provide the basics and true fundaments of this beautiful script. Learning how to
manipulate the pointed pen to make the down strokes thick and hairline upward strokes is the focus of this grateful script.
Using the Zanerian Manual and the teachings of my mentor Senior Master Penman Mr. William Lilly, we will focus on the
material referenced in the manual and what I have learned from Mr. Lilly as we learn to write this script. The morning will focus
on the basic strokes for the lower case to learn those letters. The afternoon will shift to the capital letters and combining them
with the lower case letters for appropriate spacing.
Class supplies
I would suggest an oblique pen holder or some may wish to use a straight pen holder; suggest a Nikko G nib or Gillott 1068A
(experienced individuals can use their favorite nib); McCaffery’s ink (any color) or your favorite ink used with the pointed pen
(other suggested inks would be Palace Moon, Sumi, Walnut Ink or Old World Ink); since there will be a limited amount of
guide sheets in your handouts, an alternative paper would be the grid-square paper (5 squares per inch) pads from Rhodia or
Clairefontaine tablets (which is excellent paper for the pointed pen). All of the supplies here could be used in other classes.
14BOB HURFORD
Fun With Split Nib
About Bob
Bob Hurford is Editor of the IAMPETH Penman’s Journal and IAMPETH Historian. He has been
a calligrapher and graphic artist for more than 40 years with proficiency in a variety of alphabets
and the art of offhand flourishing. He has spent an equal amount of time in the graphic arts and
printing industries. Though proficient with the computer, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, he
also remembers the days before computers when cut-and-paste was the order of the day. Bob
is a penmanship historian having lectured on the History of American Penmanship and Illuminated
Manuscripts and has demonstrated handwriting to many groups throughout Southeastern
Pennsylvania.
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Fun with split nib – intermediate
A split nib is handled exactly as one would handle a broad-edged pen. The split nib, sometimes called a scroll pen, creates
outline alphabets. With the split nib, a letter becomes a contour drawing with only lines on the outside while the center has
nothing in it. Not yet, anyway. The fun part of an outline letter is what you can do around the letter and inside the letter. The
only limitation is your imagination. Fun, interesting alphabets are possible with the split nib as are a myriad of other ideas.
You will learn the cornering technique that can add some interesting flourishes to any letter. The alphabet below is just a small
sample of what we will cover.
Class supplies
We will be using the Mitchell Scroll Writer #10 and #60. These pens are both two millimeters in width, producing two lines.
The #10 has the thick side on the right, the #60 has the thick side on the left. Your choice. We will also use the 3.8mm Parallel
Pen Scroll (green cap) with the split nib. All of these pens are available from John Neal Books and Paper & Ink Arts. Guide
sheets will be supplied for all pens. PAPER: Bring paper through which guidelines may be seen. Canson Marker Layout is a
good choice. INK: Mitchell Scroll Writers are standard dip pens so bring appropriate inks in any color you like. If you plan to use
the Scroll Parallel Pen, you will likely need four cartridges in your favorite color. PENCILS: We will only spend a few minutes
on the double pencil. (The day will be packed!) If you want to try the double pencil, bring two sharpened pencils and two or
three rubber bands to bind them.
15ROSALEE ANDERSON The Adorned Letter
about Rosalee
@gospelcalligraphy | gospelcalligraphy.com
Rosalee is a professional calligrapher, designer, and illustrator who received a BA in Art from
Georgetown College. She is owner of Gospel Calligraphy, in Frankfort, KY, where she creates
custom artwork in scripture verses, wedding certificates, and commendations. In addition, she
has designed and painted verses on walls of several churches. Her illustration and lettering for a
children’s book was published in 2020.
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The Adorned Letter – Beginner
In this calligraphic design class, we embrace the beauty of the Lombardic capital. By embellishing it with a traditional acanthus
leaf as a focal point and using simple design elements, we add interest, movement, and individuality. Completing the letter with
gouache and metallic gold paint, students will be pleased with their uniquely adorned initial.
Class supplies
One or two pieces of 6”x6” smooth watercolor or mixed media paper at least 90 lb, pencil and eraser, micron pen 01 or 02,
or other extra fine point permanent marker, ruler or straight edge, pointed pen with straight holder for outlining. Gouache:
titanium white, winsor blue or other dark blue, permanent green deep or other dark green, permanent red or other cool red,
Finetek gold or other metallic gold. brushes: 20/0 Princeton Monogram or other brush for detailing, Sceptre gold II, size 0
or other pointed round brush. Tracing paper 6”x6” or larger, if you have it, for transferring image, 6-well (or more) painting
palette, two water containers – one for clean, one for dirty water, paper towels.
16HEATHER VICTORIA HELD
The Flowering Flourish
About heather
@ heathervictoria1 | facebook.com/Thevictorian Pen | heathervictoriaheld.com | Inkflourishes.blogspot.com
Heather Victoria Held is a Canadian freelance-lettering artist who operates The Victorian Pen
studio in St. George, Ontario. She has studied extensively with Master Penman Michael Sull
and Master Penman Brian Walker. In 2009 she was the recipient of the Spencerian Heritage
Award given through Michael Sull at the Spencerian Saga. She was a long time member of
Master Penman Brian Walker’s Spencerian Review Study Group, CLAS, The Copperplate Special
Interest Group, and a faculty member of several International Calligraphy Conferences. During
2013-2014 she served as the President of IAMPETH and continues to support IAMPETH on
the Board of Directors as an advisor and as an instructor for the conferences. Her teaching style
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is gentle and encouraging while helping students to achieve the next level in their skill sets. Her
work in promoting handwriting skills has attracted television, magazine and radio coverage in Canada. She conducts intensive
workshops in Offhand Flourishing, Decorative Lettering and Ornamental Penmanship world-wide. Her art work is in private
collections around the world and has been featured in Pen World, Bound and Lettered, Calligrafia, Somerset Studio, Romantic
Homes, The Penman’s Journal, The Spencerian Review, 1000 Handmade Cards, The Speedball Textbook, The Copperplate
Manual and Good Mail Day. She and her husband, Chris, create hand dyed or painted Held Pens which are highly sought after
and in the hands of artists throughout the world.
The Flowering Flourish - All Skill levels
The world of offhand flourishing is peaceful and mediative and traditionally done without preplanning your designs. It is
the easiest of all pointed pen skills to learn and you will see results quickly on your page as you continue to practice. Simple
botanical elements can add a beautiful touch to your designs. Throughout this playful class we will learn to use pen drawn
floral motifs to create cascading corners, gentle swags and blooming borders. We will spend time refining the beautiful curves
of the flourish as well learning how the negative spaces allow your work to breathe. We will be exploring colour throughout
the class as we add depth to these designs but if you want to keep your supplies minimal, you may choose to work with entirely
with pen and ink. Bring a sense of freedom, imagination and the wonder of nature with you as we spend time in the charming
world of offhand flourishing. The possibilities are endless!
Class supplies
Your favourite pointed pen and nib (I will be using a straight holder), McCaffery Brown or McCaffery Penman’s Black ink,
pencil, eraser, ruler, your favourite practice paper (I will be using Maruman Imagination gridded paper). Colour can be added
with coloured pencil, watercolour pencil, or watercolour. If you choose water media, include a small mixing palette, small
pointed round brush, paper towel, and water dish. If you choose coloured pencil, you will need a few floral colours.
Optional Supplies
Embellishment supplies such as Sakura Gelly Roll Pen Clear Stardust, Finetec Gold Metallic, pastels for background effects. A
few sheets of 5”x7” size Hot press watercolour paper, or Strathmore drawing paper.
17JAKE WEIDMANN
Flourishing Arrangements
about Jake
@jakeweidmann | www.jakeweidmann.com
Jake is a professional artist based in Denver, CO. In July of 2011, he became the youngest in history
to receive the IAMPETH Master Penman designation. Jake works across numerous mediums in art
and calligraphy, and is most well-known for his use of traditional calligraphic flourishing and hand
lettering in the context of his fine art
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Flourishing Arrangements - Intermediate
An in-depth look at flourishing with a primary focus on composition. Jake will break down his approach to flourishes as
stand-alone works of art and as complimentary elements to calligraphic texts. Learn how to incorporate flourishing into your
calligraphy pieces to great effect as focal elements, border designs, and title embellishments. In this one-day class, Jake will
lead you through a single composition to demonstrate the techniques he uses on a regular basis in many of his signature works.
Class supplies
Pencil, eraser, sketchbook, white paper, oblique penholder, flexible penpoints, ink (Iron gall, Sumi, or walnut), Ruler.
Optional Supplies
Larger paper (If you prefer to work larger), black paper, white ink, colored or metallic inks.
18JANET TAKAHASHI
The Artful Craft of Map-making
ABOUT JANET
@janettakahashi | www.janettakahashi.com
Janet Takahashi is a calligrapher, illustrator, and designer based in Southern California. She
has a passion for watercolors, loves nature, birds, and keeping sketchbook journals. She is a
commissioned illustrator for books, magazines, newspapers, and greeting card companies and a
published author who wrote and illustrated Artful Journals.
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THE ARTFUL CRAFT OF MAP-MAKING – ALL SKILL LEVELS
Create an illustrated hand-drawn map with ink and pointed pen, and bits of color. Explore event maps, travel sketchbooks, mind
maps, and imaginary places. Develop your own process for making maps communicate and tell stories by combining elements
of map lettering, drawn symbols, banners and decorative elements, a rose compass, and a 3-D landscape.
Class supplies
Strathmore Drawing Paper pad, 9” x 12”, Layout Marker paper: Canson or Bienfang (3 sheets), tracing paper (2 sheets), graph
paper (2 sheets), Pigma Micron pens - 01 black or sepia, HB and 3B graphite pencils, an eraser, pointed flexible pen nib (your
preference) and pen holder. Ink: black or walnut, 12” see-through ruler, few colored pencils, 2-3 fine brush markers for
lettering, pencil, compass or circle template, scissors, and removable scotch tape.
Optional Supplies
HB pencil - mechanical, pale grey brush marker (for shading) or silver grey colored pencil, Pigma Calligrapher Pen, 10mm (it
is 1mm) or similar.
19MARIA HELENA HOKSCH The Wandering Line
about maria helenA
@mariahelenacalligraphy | facebook.com/mariahelenahoksch
Maria Helena’s calligraphic life spans nearly four decades and two continents. She started studying
calligraphy a teenager, followed by a three-year lettering course at a university in her native
Estonia. She was employed as an artist-designer of various events, and later as a contributor
for publications, writing about art. After her move to the United States two decades ago to join
her American husband, Maria Helena started her own calligraphy studio in tradition-rich New
Orleans. Her days are now spent with upscale southern clientele with discriminating tastes
spanning weddings, Mardi Gras balls, débutante parties, etc. Along with a busy lettering career,
Maria Helena continuously strives to learn, and claims some of the most renowned calligraphers
of the world as her long-time teachers and mentors. She feels equally comfortable with pointed or
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broad edge pen. Her demanding schedule allows her to teach but a few times a year.
The Wandering Line – intermediate
The Wandering Line - How to Letter Script in Waves, Circles, and Other Nonlinear Paths. This intriguing daylong class is
designed especially for IAMPETH ’21 for pointed pen lovers who are adventurous enough to bend some rules and abandon
strict formality. Known worldwide for her creative variants of copperplate like Seastones, Maria is taking you to a yet another
new world, where lines you letter on are no longer straight, but create interesting patterns, energy, and even mystery. How and
wheather to keep the legibility? How to lead the eye along a curved path without visible breaks? What happens to the known
Copperplate slant? How to make acenders and decenders work to your advantage? Come and find out in this one-of-a-kind
class, perhaps taught only this once.
Class supplies
Canson Pro Layout marker pad, pencil, black ink, oblique pen holder, nibs (perhaps Hunt 101), Dr. Martin’s Bleed-proof White,
black smooth paper, white mechanical pencil, the usual stuff (like towels, containers, mix-brush, eraser, ruler, etc.) Optional:
white Saral transfer paper; we will also try to have few elliptical templates at IAMPETH store.
20MARIE HORNBECK
Cursive Handwriting
about marie
@ crown.calligraphy | facebook.com/CrownCalligraphy
Marie is the director of the American Cursive Instructor Certification Program (ACICP), co-
founded with Michael Sull, and has studied cursive handwriting extensively for the last 12 years.
Marie has been teaching handwriting for over ten years and is familiar with many systems of
cursive handwriting. She has spent the past 7 years teaching handwriting to grades 3-6 at a public
classical school. Marie taught Handwriting at the 2017 and 2018 IAMPETH Conferences. She
served as President of IAMPETH 2018-2019 and has served on the Board for the past 4 years.
She is also skilled in the art of broad edge and pointed pen calligraphy. Marie is also an etiquette
expert and teaches business, corporate and international protocol and etiquette. She is the owner
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and director of H.M.S. Protocol & Etiquette Training.
cursive handwriting - All skill levels
Marie will guide you through the alphabet of upper and lower case letters helping you to learn a classic cursive handwriting
style based on the handwriting systems of the late 1800s. These systems have their foundations in Spencerian and were
developed by penmen such as Behrensmeyer, Mills, Palmer, and Champion, as business handwriting systems. You will learn
how to take advantage of arm and finger movement to help you write the letters using three easy strokes.
Class supplies
Pencils and/or pens, paper.
21MELISSA ESPLIN
about melissa
@ melissapher | @ calligraphyorg | MelissaEsplin.com | Calligraphy.org
Melissa Esplin has loved letters since she was very young. She earned a BFA in Painting & Drawing
at Brigham Young University with an unofficial minor in graphic design. She started blogging in
2007, and rediscovered her love for the hand-written word. She’s been teaching calligraphy
since 2010 and online since 2012. She started out self-taught (it was bad) but has since taken
classes from Jake Weidmann, Kathy Milici, Cora Pearl and Michael Sull to name a few. She’s a
proud IAMPETH member since 2013. Melissa also loves cooking, sewing, photography, biking,
calligraphy, design, art, mothering and watching embarrassing amounts of mediocre TV. She
struggles with Italic hand, laundry and managing realistic expectations.
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ipad calligraphy - beginner
Streamline your workflow and learn how to mock-up ideas and digitize your calligraphy with the iPad! In this beginner
digitization class, we’ll focus primarily on the Procreate App, its features and how it functions with the Apple Pencil to create
realistic pointed-pen calligraphy! As time allows we will dive into creating colorful effects and how to simply vectorize your
work for quick turnaround times.
Class supplies
To participate in the class workflow project, each student will need an iPad and Apple Pencil with the Procreate App installed.
The class will be emailed project files and brushes weeks prior to the presentation along with basic download instructions.
Optional Supplies
An Apple laptop with Illustrator installed is entirely optional.
22MICHAEL SULL
Advanced Ornamental Penmanship
about Michael
@michaelsull
Recognized internationally as the individual most largely responsible for bringing back Spencerian
and our American heritage of penmanship from obscurity, Michael Sull has conducted classes of
instruction in over 40 states and in 18 foreign countries over the past 35 years. A former Lettering
Artist for Hallmark Cards, Michael served as former President Ronald Reagan’s calligrapher after
his presidency, and for two years was the calligrapher for the Motion Picture Academy of Arts
and Sciences. He was the founder of the Spencerian Monument for American Handwriting and
the Spencerian Saga Workshop Program of which he served as Director for 26 years. A former
President of IAMPETH, Michael founded our Association’s Master Penman Program of which
he was Director for 15 years, and is widely respected for his abilities as a Master Penman and
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Instructor. An inductee into IAMPETH’s Book of Honor, Michael remains active in the Lettering
Arts field and his penmanship can be found in personal and institutional collections around the
world. He is the author of several books on American penmanship, now considered as classics in the genre. He is currently
working on his latest book, Sull’s Manual for Pointed Pen Flourishing, and his Ornamental Penmanship Correspondence Course.
ADVANCED ORNAMENTAL PENMANSHIP - Advanced
The goals of acquiring an advanced level of skill in Ornamental Penmanship include gaining a thorough knowledge of standard
and alternate letterforms for both Lowercase and Capitals, plus the magic ingredients of mastering the manipulation of
Curvature and Negative Space. Knowing these elements - Curvature and Negative Space, opens up endless possibilities for
the penmanship artist. The ability to spontaneously envision directional paths of curvature, plus being able to overlap, intersect,
parallel, and spiral curves, as well as determining balance in a composition, create degrees of contrast and add a sense of
emotion throughout a written text. These skills enable the artist to basically go anywhere on a sheet of paper and turn a
type-written text into a most expressive example of visual language. These are the hallmarks of superior ability in the realm
of Ornamental Penmanship. Our class will focus on the fundamental techniques to understand and manipulate Curvature,
both with letterforms and flourishing. I will explain and demonstrate how to achieve the spiraling of letters that I refer to
as “Super Twisters”, the methods to artistically flourish letterforms, and how to create the complex patterns for what I call
“Masterpiece Flourishing”. These are all related by the concepts of Curvature and Negative Space. I will also explain the
techniques of creating Spencerian Monograms; these, too, are related as mentioned above. There will be a class project. Please
Note: this is an Advanced Level Class; participants must already posses a competent degree of skill in pointed pen lettering;
either Spencerian, Copperplate, or Engrosser’s Script.
Class supplies
Oblique penholder with at least one extra point. Your favorite ink for pointed pen writing. #2 pencil, or mechanical pencil.
Plastic or vinyl eraser. 2 colored pencils (a different color in each pencil). Graph/grid paper; prefer either 1/4” or1/8” grid. Lined
paper for practice, such as lined Rhodia, Clairefontaine, or 24lb. quality inkjet or laser paper on which you have lined with your
computer.
23MICHAEL WARD
The Art of Movement Writing
about michael
@MrMGWard | MrMGWard.com
Michael Ward is a professional penman, artist, dancer, and instructor located in Vancouver,
Canada. He specializes in Spencerian Script and is known worldwide for his ornate signature
designs. He has studied both independently and under some of the very best penmen, including
IAMPETH Master Penmen Michael Sull, Harvest Crittenden, and Jake Weidmann. In addition
to his penmanship practice, Michael has pioneered the technique of debossing and hand foiling
calligraphic designs onto leather items. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his love for
the process of learning.
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THE ART OF MOVEMENT WRITING – ALL SKILL LEVELS
Traditionally, Spencerian Script & Ornamental Penmanship were written using rapid motions. This style of movement writing
was how they managed to create the unbelievably beautiful specimens we now study. In this class we will start from square
one and train our muscles to flow graciously from form to form driven by the larger muscles of our upper arm and back, rather
than using our fingers to draw out the letters. When combined with a rhythmic flow, this will give our writing a beautiful
and uniform appearance. From there we will go further and explore accent flourishes, designed with our movement in mind
to best add character and an artistic flare to our writing. Having an understanding of Spencerian or Ornamental Penmanship
will help greatly in this class. The learning curve is steep, but since we start from the basics, this class can be suitable for any
level (though challenging for beginners). Students will be taught to execute Spencerian & Ornamental Penmanship using new
muscles and movements. Topics will cover use of muscles, forearm and whole arm movement, rhythm, line integrity, oval
symmetry, and accent flourishing.
Class supplies
Oblique pen holder; flexible nib of choice (i.e. Leonardt Principal EF, Gillott 303) [NOTE: Nikko G and the like will not be
flexible enough for this class]; ink of choice (something smooth flowing like walnut or iron gall -- Mike uses walnut most of
the time); blank paper of choice (i.e. Rhodia pad, or similar); paperclips to hold guide sheets.
24MIKE KECSEG
Pointed Pen Variations
about mike
pengraphicsstudio.com
Mike Kecseg began doing calligraphy when he worked as an engrosser. Since 1984 he has owned
and operated Pen Graphics Studio, Inc. He has been on the faculty of 5 IAMPETH Conferences
and 13 International Calligraphy Conferences. He has taught workshops throughout the country
specializing in the pointed pen. His work has been exhibited widely and can be seen in various
publications including Letter Arts Review, Lettering Arts, The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy
Techniques, Calligraphy Crush, and The Speedball Textbook including the cover of the 23rd edition.
His calligraphy is included in the permanent collection of the Newberry Library. He was inducted
as an IAMPETH Master Penman in 2002 and has earned an IAMPETH Certificate of Excellence in
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Engrosser’s Script in 2019.
pointed pen variations - All Skill Levels
Engrosser’s Script is a beautiful flowing hand steeped in tradition. While very practical, there may be a time when you’ll want
to break with this traditional style and create letter forms that are more expressive and contemporary. In this class we’ll take
the same flexible pointed pen we’ve been using for Engrosser’s Script and use it to explore the potential for creating new and
exciting letter forms. Through step-by-step instruction we’ll start with an informal pen script and then move toward creating
a “gothicized” script and an “uncialized” script. Along the way we’ll develop confidence with the pointed pen and discover the
unique advantages of lettering with a flexible tool.
Class Supplies
4-5 Pointed pen nibs (examples: Hunt #101 or Gillott #303 or Hiro #41 or Nikko “G” or Leonardt EF Principal or your favorite
nib) Oblique pen holder, Straight pen holder, Black ink (examples: Higgins Eternal or McCaffrey’s or Moon Palace Sumi or ink
stick and grinding stone or your favorite ink) Graph paper with 1/8” squares. Size of the paper is unimportant but at least
8 ½” X 11”. Soft Pencil (example: 2B or 3B). Straight edge, Protractor or adjustable triangle, Mixing tray or mixing cups, Mixing
brush, A few paper towels, Small water container or bottle.
Optional Supplies
1-2 sheets or half sheets of a quality art paper. Size of the paper is unimportant but at least 8 1/2” X 11” (examples: Arches
HP or Canson Mi Tientes or Diploma Parchment or your favorite art paper), Gouache or colored ink ( white or Dr. PH Martin’s
bleedproof white and any colors of your choice), Drawing board, T-square.
25PAT BLAIR
Introduction to Spencerian Script
About Pat
patblaircalligraphy.com
Pat Blair served 12 1/2 years as the Chief Calligrapher at the White House in Washington, D.C.,
directing the production of invitation and menu design for all official and social presidential
events, calligraphy of placecards, envelopes and titles, certificate and resolution design as well as
production of programs and tour books. She served two years as the President of the Washington
Calligrapher’s Guild in Washington, DC., was the chairperson of the Graceful Envelope contest
sponsored by the US Postal Service, and served as co-director for the International Lettering
Conference, Letterforum. Her work has been published in the Calligrapher’s Engagement Calendar,
Letter Arts Review, Top 100 New York Calligraphers, Grolier Club Calligraphy Revival, and Martha
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Stewart Weddings, among others. She teaches at the Loudoun Academy of the Arts, and has
been on the faculty of over ten International Calligraphy Conferences. Her workshops emphasize the grace and elegance
that letterforms can achieve by paying close attention to the beauty of the form, and she is currently offering both in-person
and online workshops. She has been awarded the title Master Penman by the International Association of Master Penmen,
Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting for her work.
INTRODUCTION TO SPENCERIAN SCRIPT – Beginner
Spencerian Script, or Ornamental Penmanship, is the beautiful, flourished style of writing that was developed in the latter half
of the nineteenth century. Over a century later, it is still admired for its delicate and exquisitely graceful forms - the lyrical
lowercase and the dramatic and expressive capitals.This introductory course will begin with an explanation of the tools used,
the basic characteristics of the alphabet, and the finger and muscle movements needed to achieve the delicate hairlines. A study
of the fundamentals of shading, and the beautiful forms and flourishes of the capital letters will be included.
Class supplies
Oblique pen holder, your favorite pointed pen nibs (such as Hunt 22, 56 or Gillott 303 or 404, any of the G Nibs or Leonardt
Principal), a good quality layout bond paper, such as 9” x 12” Canson Pro Layout Marker, Moon Palace sumi, Walnut Ink or
McCaffreys Penmans Ink.
26RANDALL HASSON
Eccentric Title
About Randall
@Hasson_Studio | Facebook.com/the-Randall-M-Hasson-Studio | youtube.com/c/HassonStudio | sandiaworkshops.art/hasson
Randall M. Hasson is an artist, calligrapher, instructor and speaker who has appeared on the
faculty of Arts, Lettering Arts, and Educational Conferences in the United States, Canada and
England. He owned and operated The Randall M. Hasson Gallery from 2000 – 2013 in San Diego,
CA and Santa Fe, NM. He is the author of articles on a variety of art or lettering art related subjects
and has appeared as a mainstage presenter and/or teacher with lecture topics covering public art,
art history, the painting process, collaborative art projects, and the history of writing including
the recent invention of the ADLaM Alphabet in West Africa. In 2015, he co-edited of the 24th
(Centennial) Edition of The Speedball Textbook. In addition to a series of online workshops called
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Writing with a Bent Nib, Randall is currently writing and designing his forthcoming book Teaching
America How to Letter – The Speedball Story, A History of Commercial Lettering and American Show Card Writing in the Early
1900’s. It is due to be published by Letterform Archive in 2021.
The Eccentric Title – all skill levels
The Silent Movie era produced lettering for Title cards and also dialogue, or intertitles. When the lettering was completed by
hand, it evolved into a unique style called Eccentric Title. The course will begin with history of this unique lettering, and will
survey selected hand lettered intertitles of the Silent Movie era. We will then focus on exploring a split-script style of Eccentric
title based on an original lettering plate published in the Speedball Textbook of 1918 by William Hugh Gordon. In addition to
the unique characteristics of early 1900s lettering, participants should expect to learn aspects of lettering that include pressure
and release, pen manipulation, riding the corner, and specific branching principles.
Class supplies
Basic calligraphy supplies. Dip pen holders and Speedball C-5 nib and (optional) A-4 and B-5 nibs. Would suggest 11 X 17
graph pads from John Neal or Paper and Ink Arts. Feel free to use other papers that you like to write on.
27SKYLER CHUBAK Sickels Lettering
about skyler
@letter.queen
Skyler Chubak, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been doing calligraphy and lettering for the past
8 or so years. Though learning this craft has required hours of self-teaching, he feels his biggest
support and help has been through IAMPETH. His interests in calligraphy have branched to sign
painting, engraving, gilding, letter-cutting, and many other related crafts. Skyler says, “Harvest
Crittenden is the only reason I know how to hold a pen.”
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sickels lettering – all skill levels
In this class we will be going over Sickels lettering. We will study from some historic examples, discuss layout and design, and
will walk through drafting Sickels letters and how to incorporate these letters into a piece of work.
Class supplies
Pencil, eraser, ruler (I prefer 6”), 12” plastic t-square, sketch paper, fine line pen (Micron, Staedtler, Graphik, etc. any will
work).
28SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM
Flourishing with Splendor: The Darling Script
about suzanne
@suzcunningham
Suzanne Cunningham is a professional calligrapher with 27 years of experience. She
teaches workshops and private lessons, including Letterworks 2017, IAMPETH 2018
and 2019 and numerous guilds throughout the country. She is scheduled to teach at
IAMPETH in 2021, 2022, and at Legacies lll. She has participated in workshops taught
by Master Penman Jake Weidmann, Michael Sull, Barbara Calzolari, Harvest Crittenden,
Mike Kecseg, Pat Blair, and Crown Office Scribe Paul Antonio. She has also taken
classes from Heather Held, Barbara Close, Bill Kemp, Angela Welch, Anne Elser, Maria
Helena Hoksch, Yves Leterme, David Grimes, Phyllis Macaluso, and Karen Brooks. She
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specializes in Copperplate Script and enjoys adding flourishes to her calligraphy. Suzanne
lives in Florence, Alabama with her husband, two daughters, and golden retrievers.
Flourishing with Splendor: the Darling Script – intermediate
The Darling Script is a brand-new flourished Copperplate alphabet I think you will really enjoy learning! It has a
graceful aesthetic overall, and the script is understated and clean without being too simple. The majuscules have
beautiful movement with large, more simple ovals. The minuscules have many flourishing choices with the finest
of hairlines that add to the letterforms without being too busy. This is an intermediate class and participants need
should have a good foundation in Copperplate script and be comfortable with the construction of the letterforms.
Class supplies
Pen holder (oblique or straight), Favorite nib (I will be using a Hunt 101), Walnut ink or your favorite practice ink,
Canson marker paper (or any thin paper), 5mm or 6mm guidelines (your preference), Pencil for warming up, other
basics like rinse cup and paper towel.
29VIVIAN MUNGALL
French Ronde Hand
about vivian
@ vivian_mungall | facebook.com/ vivian.mungall | @ zillerinks | facebook.com/zillerinks
Vivian Mungall studied calligraphy with Larry Menser in Plantation, Florida. After moving to
Kansas City, she start to work with Stephen A. Ziller, owner of Ziller of Kansas City, a professional
engrossing art (calligraphy) studio. Steve, a 1932 graduate of the Zanerian College in Columbus,
Ohio, was the second owner of the engrossing studio founded in 1895 by Frederick W. Tamblyn,
a well-known penman. With her husband, Richard, they became partners in the studio. The studio
creates certificates, diplomas, awards, scrolls and resolutions for a wide range of associations,
corporations and schools nationwide. In 2012, the studio moved to Orlando, Florida. Sebastien
Saint-Ouen joined Vivian and Rich as a partner in 2013. Vivian specializes in broad pen lettering,
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engrosser’s script and illumination. She was recognized as a Master Penman at the 2002 IAMPETH
convention. She became President of IAMPETH in 2009 and hosted the annual convention in Orlando in 2010. She has
published the ibook – Cadels, A How-to Manuel with Pattern Families and Historical Examples for these Decorative Calligraphic
Capitals and the hardback book: Cadels, A How-To Manual with Pattern Families for these Decorative Calligraphic Capitals.
French Ronde – Beginner
Vivian uses French Ronde for short poems and lines of emphasis on awards and certificates. The lettering style fits well for her
work with its heavy upright strokes that have a round look and connecting hair lines. It is an interesting style where the letters
are joined as in cursive. This hand has graceful curves and works well when stretched out or squished. Ronde script appeared
in France at the end of the 16th century. It was popularized in the 17th century by writing masters such as Louis Barbedor.
When the Parliament of Paris wanted to standardize writing of government documents, he was placed in charge of writing the
reference copy of the La Ronde. In its original form, it borrowed some of its letterforms from the round Gothic style. This style
of writing was still in use until the 20th century. It was used in French school manuals to teach the bases of cursive writing and
by the scribes of the French Ministry of Finance until right after World War II.
Class supplies
Pilot Parallel Pen 3.8mm, Layout paper that you can see the guidelines through, Favorite ink that works on the paper above,
Pencil, paper, eraser, plastic centering ruler, Micron Pen or similar type pen, Copic grey marker or similar type marker with nib
about 2 to 3 mm wide, Gold metallic pen or other fine line pen with gold ink or Finetec, gold gouache with water container and
brush and pointed pen, Favorite pointed pen and your favorite ink that goes with the color in your pilot parallel pen.
Optional Supplies
Cobalt blue watercolor with water container and brush, 2 colors of watercolor – cobalt blue and permanent rose, Speedball C1
nib and pen holder.
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