Fellow
A Fellow of the Society is a calligrapher recognised by his or her peers to be at the pinnacle of achievement. Fellows are elected by other Fellows on the basis of work submitted to scrutiny. Details of criteria and expectations can be obtained from the Hon. Secretary
Lay Member
A Lay Member of the SSI will:- each year receive two issues of the Society's journal, The Scribe. This builds into a unique reference library of modern research, studies of historical hands, book reviews and innovative techniques.
- be regularly updated on events and happenings in calligraphy world-wide via the Newsletter four times a year. Members with access to the Internet will also find the SSI home page directing them to ongoing discussions.
- be able to contact the Secretary as a first stop for telephone advice.
- have access to advancement in the craft via the Advanced Training Scheme (for committed students with a high level of ability).
- be regularly informed about the activities of local groups of calligraphers (UK only).
- have access to the reference library of the SSI, held at the London College of Communication.
- be offered calligraphic supplies, videos, books and slides at preferential prices.
- be invited to exhibit at the annual Lay Members' Day Exhibition and receive a written critique from a Fellow.
- be invited to contribute work for selection in the Society's exhibitions.
- be able to attend all meetings of the Society. Guests may be brought to all meetings except the Research and Technical Day.
Friend
This is a membership category designed for those who cannot or do not wish to attend meetings and who do not wish to exhibit work. Friends will receive all the Society's mailings. They may also attend workshops, use the Library and buy calligraphic supplies, books, videos and slides at preferential prices.
Membership Rates
valid from 1 November 2010
| Category | UK | EU | Rest of World | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK £ | US $ | |||
| Fellow Additional member: deduct £15 |
£40 | £41 | £45 | $84 |
| Lay Member Additional member: deduct £15 |
£32 | £34 | £36 | $67 |
| Friend Additional member: deduct £15 |
£26 | £28 | £33 | $61 |
| Student | £18 | |||
Please note: there is a 10% surcharge for all payments by credit card.
Two concessionary rates are offered by the Society:
(i) UK students following a full-time calligraphy or design course are able to join as Lay Members on a student rate of £18.
(ii) Two or more members of the same household (Lay Members or Friends) are able to request that only one mailing is sent and that one member may join under the concession of Additional Membership at a reduction of £15/$29 from the appropriate category rate.
You may join the SSI as a Friend or Lay Member by completing a printed copy of the application form below and mailing it to the Membership Secretary.
Mailing Application Form
Subscriptions are payable by cheque, credit card or standing order. Cheques in pounds sterling are acceptable drawn on any UK bank. US personal cheques may be made payable in US dollars. All cheques should be made payable to 'The SSI'. Credit card payments should be in pounds sterling and are subject to a handling charge of 10%. Subscriptions are renewable annually. A reminder will be sent with the mailing prior to the renewal date.