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WCG members: e-mail swerdloff@gmail.com to be listed here!
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NOTE TO CLIENTS: Skill levels and prices vary considerably, so we
offer these suggestions in selecting a calligrapher:
1) Ask for samples similar to the type of work you need. For unique commissions, ask to see the calligrapher's portfolio.
2) Contact several calligraphers for a cost estimate for your particular job.
3) Regarding your work agreement, be specific in the following areas:
- Price (or breakdown of charges)
- Completion date/turnaround time
- Pickup/delivery options
- Minimum quantities necessary for the job
- Materials that will be used (ink, colors, paper, etc.).
4) Feel free to ask for references and discuss the calligrapher's background, training and experience.
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For any commissioned work, ensure that the text provided to the calligrapher is legible
and worded as you want it to appear.
When multiple items are involved, provide extra envelopes or
certificates as a courtesy to the calligrapher.
All business arrangements are strictly between you and the calligrapher, and the Guild takes no responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result of any business relationship.
Washington Calligraphers Guild home page
About the Washington Calligraphers Guild
Meetings, classes & Workshops
Scripsit, the WCG journal
How to become a member
Exhibits & Special Events
Links to related websites
Zapf fund to further calligraphy education |
Are you seeking a calligrapher to design your wedding invitation or marriage certificate? Address envelopes? Design a logo? Letter a meaningful quotation or unique award certificate? Create a family tree?
The following members of the Washington Calligraphers Guild are available to do contract work.
The Guild provides this alphabetical list
as a service and does not specifically endorse anyone.
Skill, experience, lettering styles and prices vary considerably;
see guidelines at left for selecting a calligrapher. |

Ron Baker
Bakers' Studio Calligraphy & Art
calligraphybybakerstudio.com
301-434-4644
bakerstudio30@aol.com
Takoma Park, MD
Specialties: Custom designed awards, certificates and specially requested copy. We work with the client to make the perfect validation.
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Roanne Baldwin
Baldwin Graphics & Calligraphy
www.calligraphy.baldwinoriginals.com
www.facebook.com/baldwincalligraphy
www.facebook.com/baldwingraphics
703-534-5150
rosyb9@aol.com
Arlington, VA
Specialties: Diplomas, citations, resolutions, wedding calligraphy, poems. No job is too small. Fast turnaround time. Illustration, both traditional and computer-based. |

Pam
Bennett
610-458-4255
prbcallig@verizon.net
Uwchlan, PA
Specialty: Custom wedding certificates. |
Barbara Calzolari
www.gentlepeople.it
gentle-people@gentlepeople.it
Bologna, Italy
Specialties: Logos, illustration, addressing envelopes in elaborate script, lettering on fabric and food. |
Michele de Souza
Calligraphy by Michele
703-217-3576
calligraphermichele@gmail.com
Stafford, VA
Specialties:
Envelope addressing, escort/place cards, menus, poems & favors for weddings, births & events.
Reasonably priced; references available upon request.
Celebrating 15+ years of service.
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Bonnie Duke
bonduk@verizon.net
410-544-0419
Severna Park, MD
Specialties: In-store signage (laminated), quotations, etc.; fast
turnaround time. |
Bonnie Jean Eastep
540-465-4290 (home)
304-820-3102 (cell)
bj43053@shentel.net
Strasburg, MD
Specialties:
Wedding invitations, envelope addressing, handwriting, escort/place cards. Variety of handwriting styles. Reasonable prices. Samples available upon
request.
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Abe Farsh (Farshneshani)
Abe's Studio and Calligraphy workshop
afarsh@gmail.com
301-793-1046
Rockville, MD
Specialties: Persian Nasta'lique and Shekasteh, Shekasteh Nasta'lique, Naskh and Tholth Calligraphy. Studies and Certified by the Iranian Calligraphers Guild (A'li/Excellent rank), I work with all kinds of work like Ketabat (Scripting), invitation cards, Marriage Certificates etc. Please call for a sample copy. |
Michele Hatty Fritz
Meant To Be Calligraphy
www.meanttobecalligraphy.com
202-683-7934
mhf@meanttobecalligraphy.com
Alexandria, VA
Specialties: Life's most meaningful celebrations deserve a personal touch. Meant To Be Calligraphy can help you set the tone for your wedding or party long before the first guest arrives with beautiful hand-lettered invitations and envelopes, then help carry that elegance through the event with hand-lettered ceremony programs, escort cards, table markers, menus, keepsakes, and more. |
Caroline
Gillin
202-554-2088
Washington, DC
Specialties: Unique cards for special days, in the following hands:
Foundational; Uncial; Batarde; Carolingian; Italic. |

Dottie Gray
www.dottiegraycalligraphy
.com
home: 703-684-8244
mobile: 703-725-4543
dottie.gray1111@gmail.com
Alexandria, VA
Specialties: Calligraphy for all social events and office needs. |
Nancy Hart
www.ndhart.com
ndhart@mac.com
Baltimore, MD
Specialties: Calligraphy and design for all occasions. Hand-lettered envelopes, escort/table cards, invitations, menus, holiday cards, Quaker wedding certificates, personalized gifts, etc.
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Jeri Hobart
www.calligra4.com
319-338-8016
hofamdam@mchsi.com
Iowa City, Iowa
Specialties: Wedding envelopes and place cards, certificates, prose or poetry done in Spencerian, Copperplate, Foundational or Romans.
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Catharine Hoffmaster
www.handcalligraphypa.com
610-589-5208
penmaster4hire@gmail.com
Womelsdorf, PA
Specialties: Elegant calligraphy at affordable prices for addressing envelopes, custom-designed marriage certificates, wedding vows, poems and family trees. Nationwide service.
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Kimberly Iles
202-425-9511
info@kimberlyiles.com
Knoxville, TN
Specialties: Copperplate and Italic lettering for envelopes and place cards. Samples provided upon request. |
Catherine Langsdorf
Long Village Lettering
828-697-3336
c_langsdorf@yahoo.com
Hendersonville, NC
Specialties: Chalk board art. Wedding calligraphy - including envelopes, ceremony programs, escort cards, table markers, menus, and keepsakes. Ink colors & scripts to match your personal style. Pointed pen & chisel pen calligraphy. Celebrating 25 years of craftsmanship. References and samples on blog.
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Marta Legeckis
301-493-8907
morkaleg@yahoo.com
Bethesda, MD
Specialties: General and specialized calligraphy; certificates,
envelopes, resolutions, poetry, one-of-a-kind commissions in full
color or black and white, illustrations, etc.
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Marie Lenker
www.signaturecalligraphy.com
571-529-6696
info@signaturecalligraphy.com
Fairfax, VA
A full-service studio with over 25 years' experience in hand lettered commissions. |

Patty Shaivitz Leve
www.pattyleve.com
410-764-7285
patty@pattyleve.com
Baltimore, MD
Specialties:
Hebrew calligraphy, Ketubot.
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Jennifer Lewis
www.jenniferlewisdesign.com
703-881-8674
jenniferlewisdesign@gmail.com
Manassas, VA
Specialties: Resolutions, certificates, illuminated letters, personalized
wedding gifts. |

Sammy Little
www.sammylittle.com
301-589-9545
(fax 301-589-9547)
sammy@sammylittle.com
Silver Spring, MD
Specialties: Broad variety of styles and approaches; thorough knowledge
of current protocol and etiquette; flexible and dependable.
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Anne V. Mackechnie
www.annemackechnie.com
410-533-4416 (phone/fax)
annemackechnie@yahoo.com
Annapolis, MD
Specialties: Weddings--envelopes, menus, place cards, monograms. Citations, resolutions and fine art commissions. Serving
Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington and nationwide.
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Ressie Lou Malone
Art of Elegant Writing
www.artofelegantwriting.com
240-899-6287
artofelegantwriting@hotmail.com
Gaithersburg, MD
Specialties: Invitations, stationery, announcements, inscriptions,
adaptations to historical documents.
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Janet Marano
www.crazyladies.com
703-437-4248
janet@crazyladies.com
Reston, VA
Specialties: Illustration,
lettering, calligraphy, and carving.
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Kathleen McCann (Scribner)
McCann Calligraphy
www.mcscribe.com
301-927-0303
mcscribe@verizon.net
Hyattsville, MD
Specialties: Wedding invitations, envelope addressing, handwriting,
"matching" traditional scripts, Copperplate, formal dinner seatings.
Samples available by request.
McCann Calligraphy is located at
3913 Commander Drive, Annex Entrance, Hyattsville, MD 20782. |
Felecia Brice McFail
From One Hand To Another
www.FOHTA.com
703-892-6262
fohta@fohta.com (free estimate via email)
Arlington, VA
Specialties: Certificate fill-ins, addressing envelope, poems, prayers, favorite quotations, scriptures and creating visual calligraphy prints for poets, authors, songwriters, writers.
Script: Foundational, Uncial, Gothic and Italic.
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Caren Milman
301-871-6716
(fax 301-871-5586)
cmcalligraphy@gmail.com
Rockville, MD
Check out Caren Milman Calligraphy on Facebook to see brochure and samples. Click on the thumbs-up icon to "like" the page!
Specialties: Envelopes, invitations, menus, placecards, certificates,
name tags. Small, large and rush jobs welcome. 35+ years experience.
Received the most votes every year from 1999 through 2012 in
Washingtonian Magazine's Bridal Survey for calligraphers. Included on the WUSA9 "A-list" for 2006. |
Jennifer Muffler
Just Write Studios
www.justwritestudios.com
240-882-2466
jenny@justwritestudios.com
Rockville, MD
Specialties:
Wedding calligraphy, including envelopes, placecards, pointed pen
work and customization of script and ink colors to compliment the
overall look. Freehand engraving on crystal, glass and metal. Fast
turn-around times. |
Jill Norvell Calligraphy
703-264-0600
jillnorvell@gmail.com
Reston, VA
Specialties: Fine hand-lettering, illustration, design and custom framing for corporate, government and social clients in the Metropolitan DC area. Established 1983.
Available for on-location events. |
Mary Lou O'Brian
Special Awards
www.specialawards.biz
240-246-0464
(fax 301-963-6464)
specialawards@starpower.net
Gaithersburg, MD
Specialties: Creating awards of all types, including resolutions, citations and testimonials. |
Gilda Penn
301-315-0330
gildapenn@comcast.net
Rockville, MD
Specialties: Custom lettered and decorated quotations and poems,
decorative French matting, personalization of guestbooks, photo
albums, etc. |
Aviva Pressman
Calligraphy by Aviva
www.calligraphybyaviva.weebly.com
310-968-0117
avivapressman@ymail.com
Washington, DC
Specialties: wedding invitations, Hebrew calligraphy, commissioned art work, fast turn-around time. |

Marcy Robinson
973-667-3571
marcylettering@yahoo.com
Nutley, New Jersey
Specialties: Envelopes, certificates, one-of-a-kind artwork.
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Susan Salsberry
908-273-1080
ssalsberry@comcast.net
Summit, New Jersey |
Peggy
Shields Schiefelbein
202-488-7173
(fax 202-488-7244)
pssletters@earthlink.net
Washington, DC
Specialties: Special events; bridal; awards and certificates with
custom hand-painted borders and illumination. A full-service studio since 1986.
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Barbara Sweet
Sweet Ink
www.sweetinkcalligraphy.com
202-544-6862
(fax 202-544-6864)
sweetink@verizon.net
Specialties: Sweet Ink is a full service calligraphy and framing studio specializing in government and association
work.
Location: 5 Eighth Street SE (near Eastern Market), Washington, DC 20003. |

Christine Tischer
www.calligraphybychris.com
301-739-5192
(fax 301-733-4775)
chris@calligraphybychris.com
Hagerstown, MD
Specialties: Wedding and special events, diplomas, awards, citation, special commissions of poetry,etc. Original illustration and drawings can be incorporated in color or black and white.
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Diane von Arx (Anderson)
www.dianevonarx.com
612-825-6520
lettering@dianevonarx.com
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Specialties: Professional lettering since 1977. Teacher and designer of Graphic & Expressive Words for packaging, formal documents of recognition, logos, weddings, prose & poetry, card design and BorderGraphics for your walls. |

Julian Waters
www.waterslettering.com
301-253-3422
(fax 301-972-2271)
waterslettering@yahoo.com
Gaithersburg, MD
Specialties: handlettering in graphic design. Logos, headlines,
book jackets, packaging, typography, font design. Work by hand and
on computer. Clients include National Geographic, U.S. Postal Service.
Fair prices.
Internationally acclaimed lettering designer. Teaches, lectures
and exhibits all over U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. Work in major
museums.
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Cindy Yount
www.cindyyount.blogspot.com
301-668-5692
cindyyount@mac.com
Frederick, MD
Specialties: Custom handmade gifts, including 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" accordion style books, lettered in gold on cream colored paper with your choice of cover color scheme (pictured). Original matted collage, greeting cards, prints, and custom artist books. Please send email for help with ideas! Wedding envelopes, certificates, poetry, and other commissions are also available. |
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