Founded in 1976, the Washington Calligraphers Guild is a nonprofit organization of approximately 500 American and international lettering artists of all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners and even some non-calligraphers who appreciate the lettering and book arts.

Sheila Waters: A Retrospective 60 Years in the Calligraphic Arts July 18 – August 22, 2009 Strathmore Mansion in Rockville, MD MORE

The word calligraphy comes from the Greek kalli meaning beautiful and graphia referring to writing, and calligraphers today still emulate the beautiful 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.

Last updated on June 27, 2009 by the Washington Calligraphers Guild P.O. Box 3688, Merrifield, VA 22116 www.calligraphersguild.org Contact the Guild

Washington Calligraphers Guild members attending Letterforum 2006 gathered for a group photo at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Guild hosted the week-long International Gathering of Lettering Artists. More than 300 participants spent five days in classes guided by 39 renowned lettering artists, studying a variety of calligraphic styles and techniques. They also took advantage of evening lectures, mini-workshops, demonstrations and seven exhibits. Letterforum co-directors were Pat Blair (top row, far left) and Marta Legeckis (bottom row center, in purple).SEE PHOTOS! BUY MERCHANDISE!