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About the
Washington Calligraphers Guild

The Washington Calligraphers Guild strives to help calligraphers of all skill levels to improve their art and develop their artistry. A non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, the Guild strives to increase public awareness and appreciation of calligraphy and related arts. WCG was founded in 1976 by acclaimed calligrapher Sheila Waters with her colleagues and students. 

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Join WCG during our 50th year

 and enjoy the friendships that develop as you enhance your calligraphy alongside creative people who share your interests. Membership is open to calligraphers of all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners, and to anyone who appreciates the lettering arts. WCG welcomes new members year-round.

Among the many resources we provide are workshops and monthly programs to expand skills, classes taught by WCG members, scholarships for continued study, links of interest, free listings for freelancers and our quarterly Bulletin packed with calligraphic art and reviews.

 

​An all-volunteer organization, the Guild has a proud history of members who give back as officers or working on committees. We are recognized as one of the most active groups in the world, as evidenced by our international membership roster, acclaimed journal Scripsit, hosting three International Calligraphy Conferences called Letterforum and administering the Graceful Envelope Contest, now in its 31st year.

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Visit WCG on its website, on Instagram and Facebook

GIVE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP!​
Questions and comments: wcg.mbrship@gmail.com

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Upcoming Programs & Workshops

  • Layouts, Lettering & Cherry Blossoms with Pat Blair
    Layouts, Lettering & Cherry Blossoms with Pat Blair
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 14
    via Zoom
    Apr 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    via Zoom
    In celebration of our 50th anniversary, the Washington Calligraphers Guild is pleased to host a special workshop led by past President and former White House Chief Calligrapher, Pat Blair. Pat’s 3-session workshop will be held on Tuesday April 14, 21 and 28, 6:30-9:30 pm ET.
  • WCG Board Meeting
    WCG Board Meeting
    Wed, Apr 15
    via Zoom
    Apr 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    via Zoom
    Members who want to observe should contact klpg57@aol.com
  • WCG at 50 • Calligraphy’s Renaissance in the USA
    WCG at 50 • Calligraphy’s Renaissance in the USA
    Thu, Apr 16
    via Zoom
    Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    via Zoom
    Julian Waters will give the second of two presentations about his mother, WCG Founding President Sheila Waters, on Thursday, April 16, 7-9 pm ET via Zoom (the first half hour is social; Julian's program begins at 7:30 pm ET): WCG at 50, Heritage & Legacy: Calligraphy’s Renaissance in the USA
  • WCG’s 50th Anniversary Retreat with John Stevens "Uncial into Roman - Broad Edged to Pointed Pen"
    WCG’s 50th Anniversary Retreat with John Stevens "Uncial into Roman - Broad Edged to Pointed Pen"
    Thu, Sep 03
    The Claggett Retreat & Conference Center
    Sep 03, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT – Sep 07, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
    The Claggett Retreat & Conference Center, 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, MD 21710, USA
    On the occasion of the Washington Calligraphers Guild's 50th Anniversary, we are pleased to announce an in-person four-day retreat with John Stevens, a renowned calligrapher, letter artist, author, and teacher.
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Art:
Michael Sull

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