About the
WCG
The Washington Calligraphers Guild, a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, promotes the study and practice of the art of calligraphy and fosters a wider appreciation and deeper understanding of artistic hand lettering and related disciplines. Founded in 1976 by internationally known calligrapher Sheila Waters and a group of her students, membership is open to all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners and even non-calligraphers who appreciate fine lettering and manuscript arts.
Please join us!
Among the many resources we provide to members are scholarships for continued study, workshops and monthly programs to expand skills, and free listings for freelancers who accept commissions.
An all-volunteer organization that will soon celebrate 50 years, Guild members give back by serving as officers or working on committees, contributing to our links of interest and teaching.
We are recognized as one of the most active groups in the world, as evidenced by our international membership roster, acclaimed journal Scripsit and sponsorship of the Graceful Envelope Contest, now in its 30th year.
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WCG's February 12 Program:
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Acanthus Borders
with Rosemary Buczek
Wed Feb 12, 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom
Zoom opens at 7 for conversation.
Members free, no need to register.
Non-members $10, register here.
Master penman Rosemary Buczek incorporates acanthus leaves into her illuminated commissions, which she will share during her 90-min presentation. To help us plan our own ornamentation, she will draw the leaf a few different ways and show us how to create the border--plus demonstrate a simple painting technique.
abcxyz by Charlie Hughes, © Washington Calligraphers Guild.
WCG logo and Roundel of the Seasons by Sheila Waters.
WCG's Graceful Envelope Contest Call for Entries
Theme: Go Fourth!
Please spread the word among adult artists and to schools because student entries are judged in three grade categories.​
Postmark deadline: 3/31/25.
No entry fee!
The Fall Scripsit is out! Don't miss this tribute to Michael Clark, including his calligraphic and typographic portfolio and those who influenced him.
Current WCG members are receiving this now. To purchase.
Art:
Michael Sull
