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  Founded in 1976, the Washington Calligraphers Guild is a nonprofit organization of 550 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. |
At the May program meeting Mohamed Zakariya discussed Arabic Script Calligraphy—History and Technique.
Above: Compassion by Mohamed Zakariya |
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About the Washington Calligraphers Guild
Calligraphy classes in the Washington area
Exhibits
Freelance calligraphers ~ Hire a lettering artist
Graceful Envelope Contest ~ 2013 winners announced!
History
of calligraphy, lettering and typeface design
Library ~ Complete list of WCG's collection
Links to websites of interest
Meetings
Membership information ~ How to join
Merchandise for sale ~ Perpetual calendars, decals and clocks!
Scholarships ~ Zapf awards to assist calligraphy students
Scripsit ~ WCG's journal
Workshops ~ View the 2013 schedule!
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2013 GRACEFUL ENVELOPE CONTEST WINNERS are online!
Cheryl Tefft's envelope was named Best in Show in the 2013 Graceful Envelope Contest. |
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 The word calligraphy comes from
the Greek kalli meaning beautiful and graphia referring
to writing, and calligraphers today still emulate the elegant
letterforms of scribes throughout the centuries. Even in an age
of computer-generated type, this ancient craft is flourishing, but
it is also evolving. Calligraphy is now a respected visual art,
the creative expression of the written word.
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Last updated on June 17, 2013
Washington
Calligraphers Guild
P.O. Box 3688, Merrifield, VA 22116
Contact the Guild |
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 WCG logo at top and "Calligraphy" above
by Sheila Waters.
The "abcxyz" artwork displayed along the left side of every page of this website is © Charlie Hughes.
Website by Lorraine Swerdloff
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