Founded in 1976, the Washington Calligraphers Guild is a nonprofit organization of approximately 500 American and international lettering artists of all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners and even some non-calligraphers who appreciate the lettering and book arts. WCG logo by Sheila Waters

The word calligraphy comes from the Greek kalli meaning beautiful and graphia referring to writing, and calligraphers today still emulate the beautiful letterforms of scribes throughout the centuries. Even in an age of computer-generated type, this ancient craft is flourishing, but it is also evolving. Calligraphy is now a respected visual art, the creative expression of the written word.

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  About the Washington Calligraphers Guild
  Calligrafest
  Calligraphy classes in the Washington area
  Exhibits
  Freelance calligraphers in the Washington, DC area
  Graceful Envelope Contest ~ Call for 2008 Entries
  History of calligraphy, lettering and typeface design
  Letterforum 2006 ~ WCG hosted international conference
  Library  ~ Selected bibliography from WCG's collection
  Links to websites of interest
  Meetings ~ Next meeting: Monday, May 19
  Membership information ~ How to join
  Members in the news 
  Merchandise for sale ~ Order WCG's Perpetual Calendar
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  Scholarships
  Scripsit ~ WCG's journal of the calligraphic arts.
  Workshops ~ 2008 workshop schedule.
      Purchase Gift Certificates for workshops!
 
WCG members at Letterforum 2006
Washington Calligraphers Guild members attending Letterforum 2006 gathered for a group photo at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Guild hosted the week-long International Gathering of Lettering Artists. More than 300 participants spent five days in classes guided by 39 renowned lettering artists, studying a variety of calligraphic styles and techniques. They also took advantage of evening lectures, mini-workshops, demonstrations and seven exhibits. Letterforum co-directors were Pat Blair (top row, far left) and Marta Legeckis (bottom row center, in purple).  SEE PHOTOS!   BUY MERCHANDISE!

Last updated on April 16, 2008 by the Washington Calligraphers Guild
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