The Society currently has three kinds of members.

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:

* receive regular copies 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. It also acts as a forum for members' letters and points of view.

* be regularly updated on events and happenings in calligraphy world-wide via the newsletter. 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).

* Have the opportunity to attend workshops which are carefully graded and designed to give the opportunity for real progress under the leadership of highly qualified tutors.

* 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 with their guests.

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

Fellow Europe, including UK .................£36 Other countries £41 ($79 US)

Lay Member Europe, including UK .............£28 Other countries £33 ($64 US)

Friend Europe, including UK .......................£23 Other countries £28 ($54 US)

Two concessionary rates are offered by the Society:

(i) UK students following an appropriate course of full-time study are able to join as Lay Members on a student rate of £16.

(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 6%. Subscriptions are renewable annually. A reminder will be sent with the mailing prior to the renewal date.

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Are you a teacher of calligraphy? Yes ................... No ....................

PLEASE TICK THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES

I would like to join the SSI as Lay Member ............... Friend .................

I claim a UK student rate of £16 (Enclose photocopy of student card and course name)

I claim a deduction of £15/ US $29 for Additional Membership as I reside at the same address as

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Amount of cheque in pounds sterling .................. or US dollars .......................

Or if paying by credit card, amount to be charged in pounds sterling ....................

Which credit card?: Mastercard .....................Visa ....................

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I would like to pay by Standing Order.......................
Please send me the relevant information.

As a member of the SSI, your name will be kept on a computer database for administrative purposes. From time to time the Society publishes a list of names and addresses (excluding telephone numbers) of its members. You have the right to request that your name is not included in such a list. If you do NOT want your name included please tick here ....................

Please print this form and complete it, then send it with your subscription to:

SSI Membership Secretary, Nicky Tait, 58 Claremont Park, London N3 1TH, UK
e-mail: nicky@a-tait.demon.co.uk.