About the
WCG
The Washington Calligraphers Guild promotes the study and practice of calligraphy while fostering a wider appreciation and deeper understanding of artistic hand lettering and related disciplines. A non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, the Guild was founded in 1976 by acclaimed calligrapher Sheila Waters and her students.
and enjoy the friendships that develop as you enhance your artistry 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. Among the many resources we provide to members are workshops and monthly programs to expand skills, 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 approaching its 50th year, 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 Letterforums (International Calligraphy Conferences) and sponsorship of the Graceful Envelope Contest, now in its 30th year.
WCG's April 6 Online Program:
Black Hours
with Tiarna Zupan
Wed April 6, 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom
Zoom opens at 7 for conversation.
Members free, no need to register.
Non-members also free--our gift to you--but you need to register here.
Tiarna will discuss how 15th c.
black Books of Hours were created.
After sharing her own striking proclamations on black, Tiarna will demonstrate techniques she has learned, often by trial and error.
URGENT: Members not receiving weekly emails from WCG such as Bulletin or zoom links, email swerdloff@gmail.com.
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!
Art:
Michael Sull
