Retreat &Workshops

WCG offers workshops on various topics, in person as well as online, for calligraphers of all levels. Please join us to refresh your skills, learn a new hand or technique, broaden your repertoire, and meet fellow calligraphy enthusiasts.

WCG also encourages calligraphic study by offering scholarships.
We’d love to hear your workshop suggestions and welcome volunteers to the workshops committee. Contact caroline.knickerbocker@gmail.com.

Multiple Dates
Layouts, Lettering & Cherry Blossoms with Pat Blair
Tue, Apr 14
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.
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WCG’s 50th Anniversary Retreat with John Stevens "Uncial into Roman - Broad Edged to Pointed Pen"
Thu, Sep 03
The Claggett Retreat & Conference Center
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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Upcoming Programs

WCG Programs are presented monthly on Zoom from September to April
(May is our Annual Meeting).

Programs are free for WCG members; nonmembers can attend for free or a small fee.

Most Programs are on a Wednesday, 7-9 pm ET (the first half hour is social).

All WCG members as well as registered nonmembers will receive a link to view the program and its recording.

We ask that you not share the link for live or recorded programs on social media or other outlets: they are the property of the Washington Calligraphers Guild.

If you have a program suggestion, contact Caroline David at caroline@plumeandflourish.com

Carol DuBosch on Hand Embossing
Mon, Feb 23
via Zoom
WCG's February Zoom features Carol DuBosch sharing artwork enhanced with Hand Embossing and demonstrating simple techniques that add interest to greeting cards or more formal projects. Members free (don't register); small fee for non-members. The first half hour is social.
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WCG at 50 with Sammy Little
Thu, Feb 26
via Zoom
Shortly after Sheila Waters began teaching excited letter lovers in the DC area in 1976, they discussed creating a Guild. Sheila hand lettered the invitation. WCG members attend for free. Nonmembers $10.
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WCG at 50 • The British Connection
Thu, Mar 19
via Zoom
Julian Waters, a WCG Founding Member, is giving two presentations on WCG at 50, Heritage & Legacy. The first, on March 19, is titled The British Connection. No charge for WCG members, $10 for non-members.
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WCG at 50 • Calligraphy’s Renaissance in the USA
Thu, Apr 16
via Zoom
WCG at 50 • Heritage & Legacy: Founding Member Julian Waters presents Calligraphy’s Resurgence in the USA
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