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Exhibitors
Paper & Ink Arts, demonstrating
and selling
lettering supplies and books.
Exaclair, Inc., providing opportunity to learn
about and try
Brause pens, inks and papers.
Terban &
Co. writing accessories
ABCDesigns
pins by Claire Ingley
The Artisans
handmade papers
Oh My
Word Calligraphy
Sheila
Waters Calligraphy
Indigo Rose
calligraphy by Sharon Eppler
Beth McKee paper products
Michael Clark calligraphic clocks
Special presentations
10 am to
noon: The
White House Calligraphers
Calligraphers who letter invitations, menus and award certificates for White
House, State Department and other top-level events will show samples of their
work, talk about their job, and demonstrate techniques.
Participants: Rick
Paulus, Debra
Brown, and Jennifer
Kolls.
Noon to
2 pm: Washington’s Wedding Calligraphers
With unique invitations, elegant envelopes, and artistic accessories, they
put the wow in weddings and other gala events. See samples from some top wedding
calligraphers and watch
as they letter with flourish and flair.
Participants: Pat
Blair, Chris
Tischer, and Jill
Norvell.
2 to 4 pm:
Calligraphy as Creative Expression
Lettering artists will demonstrate multiple techniques to put emotion behind
the message, including lettering with brush and unconventional tools, contemporary
letterforms, and color layering.
Participants: Michael
Clark and Barbara Gere.
Demonstrations
10:15-11: Old English with Mary Lou O’Brian
11:15-12: Hands-on introduction to calligraphy with Susan Easton
12:15-1: Lettering on fabric with Louise Megginson
1:15-2: Hands-on lesson in improving your handwriting with Nan Jay Barchowsky
2:15-3: "Gothicized" italic with Sheila Waters
3:15-4: Creative holiday cards with Ella Jankowiak
Personalized
bookmarks
to benefit WCG
11-1: Mary Lou O’Brian — Go gothic with blackletter and Old English
12-1: Chris Tischer — Lively Italic in holiday colors
1-3: Pat Blair — Spencerian script with elegant embellishments
2-4: Barbara
Gere and Dianne Garrett — Brush lettering with fun highlights
2-4: Michael Clark — Calligraphy with nontraditional tools
Personalized fabric items to benefit WCG
11-4: Louise Megginson — Personalized aprons, totes, and gift bags
And
there's more...
Graceful Envelope winners on display
Silent Auction of artwork by top calligraphers
Hourly raffle
drawings
WCG memberships, items and Scripsits
for sale
Refreshments