Sheila Waters: A Retrospective 60 Years in the Calligraphic Arts

Now available! Scripsit magazine featuring 300 works from this exhibition

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
CalligraFest ~ Annual fair is November 13
Calligraphy classes in the Washington area
Exhibits ~ 2009 Members' Exhibit
Freelance calligraphers in the Washington, DC area
Graceful Envelope Contest ~ View the winners!
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 in September
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

Last updated on September 1, 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, VA. The Guild hosted the week-long International Gathering of Lettering Artists. More than 300 participants spent five days in classes guided by 39 renowned calligraphers.