IAMPETH
is an international, non-profit association over 700 members strong dedicated to practicing
and preserving the beautiful arts of calligraphy, engrossing and fine penmanship. Founded
in 1949, it is the oldest and largest penmanship organization in the United States.
IAMPETH is a leader in calligraphic education, and dedicated to helping novices and
experts alike improve their lettering and artistic skills. Our Archive Collection of the works
of past masters is the richest and most comprehensive collection of American Penmanship in
the world.
IAMPETH's goals are to 1. Practice and teach the beautiful arts of calligraphy, engrossing
and fine penmanship 2. Restore the teaching of penmanship in schools 3. Improve
the handwriting of young people 4. Honor the Master Penmen of today, and 5. Preserve
and share with others the rich tradition of American Penmanship.
IAMPETH embraces the full range of lettering arts - from historic illumination and
gilding, to text lettering, engrossing, broad-edge and pointed pen scripts.
Our
Annual Convention, held every year since 1949, is a wonderful
week of learning the pen arts taught by some of the best penmen and calligraphic artists in
the country.
Membership includes access to the website's Members Only area, membership
in the IAMPETH Yahoo Discussion Group, early invitation to
attend our Annual Convention, and the quarterly
Penman's Journal. This remarkable publication is the oldest pen
art publication in the world. Articles covering such diverse topics as bird flourishing, text
lettering, Engrosser's script (Copperplate) instruction, penmanship history and much more
have appeared in the IAMPETH Penman's Journal.
The current President is Debi Zeinert. On behalf of Debi and the entire
Executive Board we invite you to join us at our
2012 Convention. All are welcome to
join IAMPETH
and attend, from novice
to expert.
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For helpful advice about Ornamental Penmanship and the Calligraphic
Arts, please visit
The Ornamental Penmanship
Discussion Group
Click to join the
Ornamental Penmanship Group
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