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.
Elections occur annually in May.
Elected Officers
| President | Tamara Stoneburner | (+1 571-225-5389) |
| Vice President | Karen Daly | |
| Treasurer | Nancy Markisohn | |
| Secretary | Gilda Penn | |
| Member at Large | Virginia Lockhart | |
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 |
Special Assistants to the Board
| Archivist | Lucinda Wright |
| Parliamentarian | vacant |
| Graceful Envelope Contest | Erin Cassidy |
Help Wanted
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Do you know Robert's Rules of Order? We are seeking a parliamentarian. |
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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.
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Contact InformationWashington Calligraphers GuildP.O. Box 3688 Merrifield, VA 22116 |
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Schedule
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26-27 Mar 2021 (Fri-Sat)
7pm — Fine-tuning the Working Versal with Gemma Black (2hrs each day)
31 Mar 2021 (Wed)
7pm — Program Meeting with Connie Furgason via Zoom (1hr)
Lettering and botanical artist from Alberta, Canada.
(This is the reschedule of the 18 February program.)
15 Apr 2021 (Thu)
7pm — Program Meeting via Zoom, topic TBD
28 Apr 2021 (Wed)
7pm — Board Meeting by Zoom (2hr)
30 Jun 2021 (Wed)
Deadline for Entering the WCG 45 Anniversary Exhibit
Information
- Announcements — general public updates
- Messages from the President — updated 19-Oct-2020
- Membership Information — How to join or renew
- Meetings — Program and Board meetings via Zoom
- 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
- 45th Anniversary Exhibit Details and Entry Form — Postmark deadline June 30, 2021
Publications
- Scripsit — order current & back issues
- Scripsit Summaries — issues since 1999
- Library — books, periodicals and other media
Services for Hire
- Freelance Calligraphers — Hire a lettering artist
History
Resources
- Calligraphy in the Pursuit of Excellence
- History of calligraphy, lettering and typeface design
- How to Guides
- Links to websites of interest
- How to Photograph & Scan Your Artwork
Community
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.
Right: Sheila Waters leading a past workshop for WCG
2021 Honorary Memberships
The Washington Calligraphers Guild is so deeply honored to induct the following members for the status of Honorary Membership in 2021:
Doing so allows this Guild to show our heartfelt gratitude for the constant stewardship and representation that each of these recipients has given in devotion to WCG throughout its 45-year history. Read more about these members and their unique contributions.
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 last spring.
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.