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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & A Letter From the President 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 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 Photos courtesy of responsible for the content of any and all individual or corporate presentations, marketing Cassie Thomas, Bob Hurford, Clarence Winston, WELCOME TO THE IAMPETH CONFERENCE collateral, advertising, and online web content. and visitomaha.com 1 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. 2 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 mike kecseg pat blair michael sull michael ward Pointed Pen Variations Beginning Spencerian Advanced Ornamental The Art of Movement Writing Penmanship randall hasson skyler chubak suzanne cunningham vivian mungaLl DAILY OFFERINGS Eccentric Title Sickels Lettering Flourishing with Splendor French Ronde Hand 3 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 [email protected] 4 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. SPECIAL EVENTS 5 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 [email protected].