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.

CALL FOR ENTRIES
	The 2010 Graceful Envelope Contest This year's theme: A Stream of Letters
Sheila Waters: A Retrospective 60 Years in the Calligraphic Arts

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.

About the Washington Calligraphers Guild
Calendar of Events ~ Winter/Spring 2010
CalligraFest ~ Annual fair is November 13, 2010
Calligraphy classes in the Washington area
Exhibits ~ 2009 Members' Exhibit
Freelance calligraphers in the Washington, DC area
Graceful Envelope Contest ~ 2010 Call for Entries History of calligraphy, lettering and typeface design
Letterforum 2006 ~ WCG hosted calligraphy conference
Library ~ Complete list of WCG's collection
Links to websites of interest
Meetings ~ Next meeting March 27
Membership information ~ How to join
Members in the news
Merchandise for sale
Scholarships
Scripsit ~ WCG's journal of the calligraphic arts
Workshops ~ View the 2010 schedule
NEW! Mini-workshop Saturday, March 20

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Master Class with Ieuan Rees, April 9-14, 2010

Scripsit featuring Graceful Envelope Contest winners from 2006, 2007 and 2008

Last updated on March 15, 2010 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!