Cheerio Calligraphy Workshops
www.calligraphycentre.com

IAMPETH
(The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting)
www.iampeth.com

Letters Mingle Souls
This is the international calligraphy conference for 2008.
www.chicagocalligraphy2008.org

Calligraphy Organizations

Calligraphy Guild, Calligraphy Society, Society of Scribes...whatever they call themselves, they are your source for local calligraphy teachers, calligraphy instruction, calligraphy workshops, calligraphy classes, calligraphy retreats. Your area guild may sponsor the class or workshop or one of the members will be teaching at a local venue. Their website is the place for resources if you want to learn calligraphy or want to join others with the calligraphy bug!

ADDING YOUR GUILD TO THE LIST
Email david@johnnealbooks.com and he will put your info up. Email him also with any corrections or changes.

CANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Westcoast Calligraphy Society
Vancouver
www.westcoastcalligraphy.cjb.net
Greater Vancouver area. 100+ member society. Sponsor weekend workshops, annual travelling exhibit,monthly meetings and a biannual one day conference. Publishes a journal, Illuminations, three times a year and a newsletter, The Bulletin, 5 times a year.

ONTARIO

Hamilton Calligraphy Guild 08/07
www.hamiltoncalligraphyguild.com
International teachers and workshops, Publishes a newsletter 3 times a year.

U.S.A.

USA

Association for the Calligraphic Arts 02/08
www.calligraphicarts.org
The ACA is a national non-profit organization for everyone interested in the fine lettering and related arts.

ALABAMA

Birmingham Calligraphy Guild 08/07
www.birminghamcalligraphy.org
Started in 1989 at the behest of Mr. Travis Jones, teacher and former IAMPETH president, to promote, inspire and encourage the fine art of calligraphy. For information contact Deb Warnat at debwarnat@birminghamcalligraphy.org

COLORADO

Colorado Calligraphers' Guild 09/07
P. O. Box 6746
Denver, CO 80206
www.coloradocalligraphers.com
The Colorado Calligraphers' Guild publishes a newsletter and sponsors 3-4 major workshops per year in the Denver Metropolitan area as well as programs throughout the year. The guild holds an annual non-juried exhibition at a local university. Dues of $30 per year are paid May 1.

CONNECTICUT

Calligraphy in Connecticut
www.calligraphyconnecticut.org

DELAWARE

See Pennsylvania for Philadelphia Calligraphers Guild

GEORGIA

Atlanta Friends of the Alphabet 08/07
www.friendsofthealphabet.org
P.O. Box 682, Decatur, GA 30031
Atlanta, GA (downtown) 60+ member guild. Monthly program meetings (2nd Monday) 1 & 2 day weekend workshops. Quarterly newsletter, plus email reminders.

MASSACHUSSETS

Masscribes, Inc.08/07
www.masscribes.org
PO box 67132, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. 617-227-0772
Boston area. Founded in 1986, and with a membership of approximately 150, Masscribes is a growing organization of people who have a common interest in calligraphy and related arts. We welcome anyone at any level of ability or curiosity to join this informal, open group. Our goal is to provide a forum for artists and art lovers to get together socially, as well as offering education and information. We sponsor workshops, exhibits and publish our newsletter 3 times a year.

NEW JERSEY

See also New York for Society of Scribes (NYC) and Pennsylvania for Philadelphia Calligraphers Guild

MICHIGAN

Michigan Association of Calligraphers 08/07
www.micallig.org

NEW YORK

Genesee Valley Calligraphy Guild 08/07
gvcalligraphy.org
Rochester, NY
We are a learning guild with members at all levels sharing a love of handwritten letters. Ten monthly meetings (no January or July meetings) each year feature instructional presentations covering a variety of topics. Weekend workshops and an annual exhibition of members' work. Dues include monthly newsletter Jots & Tittles.

Society of Scribes 01/08
New York City
www.societyofscribes.org
P.O. Box 933
New York, NY 10150
Telephone: (212) 452-0139 : Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm

editor@societyofscribes.org for newsletter
info@societyofscribes.org for general information
membership@societyofscribes.org to learn about joining
registration@societyofscribes.org for classes and workshops

NORTH CAROLINA

The Triangle Calligraphers' Guild 08/07
homepage.mac.com/trianglecalligraphy
Est. in 1979. Members from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and throughout eastern North Carolina. Sat meetings (10-1) of show and tell and instruction covering calligraphy, illumination and bookbinding, Sept/Oct/Nov/Feb/Mar in Cary. Visitors are welcomed at meetings. See website for more info and for additional programs or contact Contact Dara Linn, President, at 919-387-1094.

OREGON

Valley Calligraphy Guild 08/07
Eugene, Oregon
www.geocities.com/valleycalligraphyguild
The large web site contains meeting information, workshop schedule, guild history, samples from the last 5 years of calligraphy shows, etc. The VCG publishes three newsletters per year. Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday. Visitors are always welcome.

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia Calligraphers' Society 08/07
www.philadelphiacalligraphers.org
Established in 1976, 6-8 workshops each year. Quarterly newsletter: Scripta. Annual and Juried Exhibits. Well stocked library for members. Membership from Philadelphia area, including Delaware and New Jersey.

TENNESSEE

The Nashville Calligraphers Guild 08/07
www.nashvillecalligraphersguild.org

TEXAS

Capital City Scribes 08/07
www.ccscribes.com
Austin. Founded in 1983. 100+ members. Monthly newsletter (9 issues). Lettering & book arts weekend & mini workshops lettering and bookarts. Monthly 2-hour new members instructional sessions for beginners on tools, techniques, hands and calligraphic lingo.

San Antonio Calligraphers' Guild 08/07
www.sanantoniocalligraphy.com/
100+ members. monthly newsletter June-Sept. The SACG has many activities during the year: Mini Workshops - 2 hour workshop, once a month; Major Workshops - 2 to 5 days, 3 to 5 times a year; Saturday Specials - 6 hour workshops/play days, 3 to 4 times a year; Pot Luck Dinners - The Holiday Dinner in December & June Dinner (installations of officers); and Spring Show & Exhibit.