Founded in 1976, the Washington Calligraphers Guild is a nonprofit organization of more than 500 U.S. and international lettering artists of all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners and non-calligraphers who appreciate the lettering and book arts.
Elected Officers
| President | Tamara Stoneburner | (+1 571-225-5389) |
| Vice President | Karen Daly | |
| Treasurer | Nancy Markisohn | |
| Secretary | Gilda Penn | |
| Member at Large | Virginia Lockhart | |
Elections occur annually in May.
Standing Committees – We need your help!
| Workshop Chair | Kacie-Linn Engle |
| Workshop Registrar | Janice Reyes |
| Membership Chair | Gretchen Elson |
| Mailings | Patricia Swanson |
| Audit | vacant |
| Budget & Finance | Barbara Enyeart |
| Registered Agent | Barbara Enyeart |
| Website Chair | Lorraine Swerdloff |
| Bulletin Liaison | Pamn Klinedinst |
| Scripsit Liaison | Tamara Stoneburner |
| Library | Lucinda Wright |
| Exhibits | vacant |
| Programs | vacant |
| Hospitality | vacant |
| Education | vacant |
| Zapf Scholarship | Marta Legeckis |
| Social Media | Pamn Klinedinst (Facebook) Erin Cassidy (Instagram) |
| Publicity | Felecia McFail |
| Fund Raising | vacant |
| Nominating Chair | Patricia Munson |
We are looking for members interested in helping with the website and treasury, in addition to all vacant positions. Interested, but not sure if you know how? Training is available! Contact Tamara Stoneburner.
Special Assistants to the Board
| Archivist | Lucinda Wright |
| Parliamentarian | vacant |
| Graceful Envelope Contest | Erin Cassidy |
Do you know Robert's Rules of Order? We are seeking a parliamentarian.
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Contact InformationWashington Calligraphers GuildP.O. Box 3688 Merrifield, VA 22116 |
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Schedule (ET)
13 Jan 2021 (Wed)
7pm — WCG Board meeting via Zoom (2hrs)
16-17 Jan 2021 (Sat-Sun)
10am — Dancin’ Pen with Carrie Imai (6hrs each day)
This class has been canceled.
21 Jan 2021 (Thu)
TBD — Program Meeting with Carrie Imai (1hr)
She will cover the "Dancin' Pen" philosophy.
26-28 Feb 2021 (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Noon — Drawn & Built-Up Capitals with Yukimi Annand (4hrs each day)
19-20 Mar 2021 (Fri-Sat)
7pm —Fine-tuning the Working Versal with Gemma Black (2hrs each day)
26-27 Mar 2021 (Fri-Sat), same workshop as above
7pm — Fine-tuning the Working Versal with Gemma Black (2hrs each day)
Information
- Announcements — general public updates
- Messages from the President — updated 19-Oct-2020
- Membership Information — How to join or renew
- Meetings — Cancelled due to covid-19 restrictions
- Workshop FAQs — frequently asked questions about workshops
Education
- Workshops — 2021's online workshops
- Calligraphy Classes in the Washington Area
- Zapf Scholarship Fund — Awards suspended during pandemic
Events
- Exhibits
- Graceful Envelope Contest — Postmark deadline March 22, 2021; view past contest winners
Publications
Services for Hire
- Freelance Calligraphers — Hire a lettering artist
History
Resources
Upcoming Workshops
The WCG is offering exclusive online workshops to members during January, February and March. If you're not a member, join now and get this benefit.
Study with Carrie Imai in January, Yukimi Annand in February and Gemma Black in March.
Current Events
Three Diverse Approaches to the Birthing of an Artwork
The Process of Artwork
The Fall/Winter 2020 Scripsit, edited by Randall M. Hasson, introduces three artists' approaches to creating artwork.
View Randall Hasson's Journal Techniques video.
Art by Yves Leterme
John Neal Bookseller has compiled a list of online calligraphy classes by some of the best teachers worldwide.
Left: Yves Leterme taught Built-Up (Drawn) Capitals online this spring.
Art by Carol DuBosch
WCG member Carol DuBosch, a master Calligrapher in Portland OR, has been creating art every day in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Her passionate efforts have resulted in an eBook that she has gifted to the Oregon Food Bank to help encourage donations during this health crisis.
As a thank you to anyone who donates on Oregon Food Bank’s website, you will have access to a downloadable version of Carol's eBook – The Calligraphic Coronavirus Chronicles.
WCG members: Don't miss emails from the Guild!
– Put [email protected] in your contacts or address book
– Look in promotional and spam folders for emails
from "Washington Calligraphers Guild"
Website administrator: Lorraine Swerdloff
WCG logo by Sheila Waters.
"abcxyz" artwork by Charlie Hughesand © Washington Calligraphers Guild.