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WCG members: Send e-mail if you want to be listed here!
The Washington Calligraphers Guild provides the list at right
of freelance calligraphers as a service to both the public and its
members and does not specifically endorse them. All business arrangements
are strictly between you and the calligrapher, and the Guild takes
no responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result of
any business relationship.
If you are not familiar with the art of calligraphy or have never commissioned work before, we
offer these suggestions in selecting a calligrapher:
1) Contact several calligraphers for a cost estimate for your particular job, as prices often vary.
2) Ask for samples related to the type of work you want to commission. If you feel it is
necessary, ask to see the calligrapher's portfolio.
3) Regarding your work agreement, be specific in the following areas:
- Price (or breakdown of charges)
- Completion date/turnaround time
- Pickup/delivery options
- Minimum quantities necessary for the job
- Materials that will be used (ink, paper, etc.).
4) Finally, feel free to discuss the calligrapher's background, experience, and available references.
For any commissioned work, ensure that the text provided to the calligrapher is legible
(typewritten or neatly written). When multiple items are involved, provide extra envelopes or
certificates as a courtesy to the calligrapher.
Washington Calligraphers Guild home page
About the Washington Calligraphers Guild
Meetings, classes & Workshops
Scripsit, the WCG journal
How to become a member
Exhibits & Special Events
Links to related websites
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Calligraphy studios and freelance calligraphers: |
WASHINGTON, DC
 David A. Hobbs, Inc. and Tolley Studios
1444 Eye St NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC
website
202-347-0003, 202-347-4411
(Fax 202-347-0199)
Specialties: One of the foremost handlettering studios in the country, serving international and domestic governmental and military clients for more than 40 years.
Caroline
Gillin, 202-554-2088
Specialties: Unique cards for special days, in the following hands:
Foundational; Uncial; Batarde; Carolingian; Italic.
Ann
Pope, 202-362-9649 (Fax 202-362-8360)
annpope@verizon.net
Specialties: Teaching calligraphy (advanced and beginning), placecards,
invitations, resolutions, diplomas, special commissions of poetry,
etc., in color or black and white, computer typography.
by Ann Pope
Peggy
Shields Schiefelbein, 202-488-7173 (Fax 488-7244)
A full-service studio since 1986.
Specialties: Special events; bridal; awards and certificates with
custom hand-painted borders and illumination.
by Peggy Shields
Schiefelbein
MARYLAND
Gaithersburg:
Special Awards by Mary Lou O'Brian
240-246-0464
(fax 301-963-6464)
www.specialawards.biz
specialawards@starpower.net
 Specialties: Creating awards of all types, including resolutions, citations and testimonials.
Severna Park:
Bonnie Duke, 410-544-0419
Specialties: In-store signage (laminated), quotations, etc.; fast
turnaround time.
Bethesda:
Marta Legeckis, 301-493-8907
morkaleg@yahoo.com
Specialties: General and specialized calligraphy; certificates,
envelopes, resolutions, poetry, one-of-a-kind commissions in full
color or black and white, illustrations, etc.
by Marta Legeckis
Silver Spring :
Sammy Little, 301-589-9545 (fax 301-589-9547)
sammy@sammylittle.com
www.sammylittle.com
Specialties: Broad variety of styles and approaches; thorough knowledge
of current protocol and etiquette; flexible and dependable.
by Sammy Little
Annapolis:
Anne V. Mackechnie, 410-263-0418 (Fax 410-263-0423)
mackechnie@excite.com
Specialties: Certificates and resolutions, menus, placecards, &
invitations. Servicing the entire Washington/Baltimore area. Samples
available by request via fax or email.
by
Anne Mackechnie
Gaithersburg:
Patrick Malone, 301-740-3244
artofelegantwriting@hotmail.com
Website:
The
Art of Elegant Writing
Specialties: Invitations, stationery, announcements, inscriptions,
adaptations to historical documents.
by Ressie Malone
Rockville:
Caren Milman, 301-871-6716
(Fax 301-871-5586)
cmcalligraphy@verizon.net
Specialties: Envelopes, invitations, menus, placecards, certificates,
name tags. Small, large and rush jobs welcome. 25 years experience.
Received the most votes every year from 1999 through 2006 in
Washingtonian Magazine's Bridal Survey for calligraphers. Included on the WUSA9 "A-list" for 2006.
by Caren Milman
Rockville:
Gilda Penn, 301-315-0330
Specialties: Custom lettered and decorated quotations and poems,
decorative French matting, personalization of guestbooks, photo
albums, etc.
Hyattsville:
Kathleen McCann Scribner — McCann Calligraphy
301-927-0303
email: scribl@mac.com
website:
www.mcscribe.com
Specialties: Wedding invitations, envelope addressing, handwriting,
"matching" traditional scripts, Copperplate, formal dinner seatings.
Samples available by request. McCann Calligraphy is located at
3913 Commander Drive, Annex Entrance, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
Frederick:
Cindy Yount, 301-668-5692
cindyyount@mac.com
www.cindyyount.blogspot.com
Specialties: Custom handmade gifts, including 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" accordion style books, lettered in gold on cream colored paper with your choice of cover color scheme (pictured). Original matted collage, greeting cards, prints, and custom artist books. Please send email for help with ideas! Wedding envelopes, certificates, poetry, and other commissions are also available.
Samples of Cindy Yount's accordion books
Hagerstown:
Christine Tischer, 301-739-5192 (Fax 301-733-4775)
calligraphybychris.com
chris@calligraphybychris.com
Specialties: Wedding and special events, diplomas, awards, citation, special commissions of poetry,etc. Original illustration and drawings can be incorporated in color or black and white.
Samples of Chris Tischer's work
Gaithersburg:
Julian Waters, 301-253-3422 (Fax 301-972-2271)
waterslettering@erols.com
www.waterslettering.com
Internationally acclaimed lettering designer. Teaches, lectures
and exhibits all over U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. Work in major
museums.
Specialties: handlettering in graphic design. Logos, headlines,
book jackets, packaging, typography, font design. Work by hand and
on computer. Clients include National Geographic, U.S. Postal Service.
Fair prices.
Rockville:
Jennifer Muffler, 240-882-2466
jenny@justwritestudios.com
www.justwritestudios.com
Specialties:
Wedding Calligraphy, including envelopes, place cards, pointed pen
work and customization of script and ink colors to compliment the
overall look. Free-hand engraving on crystal, glass and metal. Fast
turn-around times.
VIRGINIA
Ashburn:
T.M. Stoneburner — Gracestone Calligraphics
703-349-3971
tms@gracestone.com
www.gracestone.com
Specialties:
Calligraphic designs for anniversaries, announcements, awards, baptisms,
certificates, family trees and albums, resolutions and retirements;
hand-wrought personal calligraphy pieces and quotes; other fine-art
commissions. Complimentary portfolio samples sent upon request.
Art by Tamara Stoneburner
Ashburn:
Pat Blair, 703-729-7660 (phone and fax)
Patblaircallig@aol.com
www.patblaircalligraphy.com
Specialties: Spencerian and Copperplate script lettering, invitation
design.
by Pat Blair
Springfield:
Debra Sohasky Brown, 703-941-2560
Specialties: Certificates, envelopes, placecards, poetry, quotations.
Personalized calligraphy also rendered in watercolor.
by Debra Sohasky Brown
Alexandria:
Dottie Gray
day: 703-838-6731
evening: 703-684-8244
fax: 703-548-5516
dgray@nsba.org
Specialties: Calligraphy for all social events and office needs.
lettering: Dottie Gray
Manassas:
Jennifer Lewis, 703-330-5917
Lewis06@comcast.net
http://home.comcast.net/~lewis06/
Specialties: Resolutions, certificates, illuminated letters, personalized
wedding gifts.
by Jennifer Lewis
 Reston:
Janet Marano, 703-437-4248
janet@crazyladies.com
www.crazyladies.com
/janet
Specialties: Illustration,
lettering, calligraphy, and carving.
(Art at right by Janet Marano)
 Colonial
Heights:
Michael Noyes
Office & Fax: 804-530-3904
Toll-free: 1-800-210-3300
michael@michaelnoyes.com
Specialties: Inspirational calligraphic designs, framed prints and
calligraphy notecards; custom typography for your quote or verse.
www.michaelnoyes.com
Art by Michael
Noyes
ELSEWHERE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Diane von Arx, 612-825-6520
lettering@dianevonarx.com
www.dianevonarx.com
Specialties: Professional lettering since 1977. Teacher and designer of Graphic & Expressive Words for packaging, formal documents of recognition, logos, weddings, prose & poetry, card design and BorderGraphics for your walls.
Diane von Arx
Nutley, New Jersey:
Marcy Robinson, 973-667-3571
Specialties: Envelopes, certificates, one-of-a-kind artwork. See samples of her lettering styles below.
Williamstown,
NJ:
Jolene Gatas, 856-495-6045
jolene@jolidesign.net
www.jolidesign.net
Specialties:
Invitations, envelopes, place cards or custom designs hand-lettered
with Joli Design's signature script. "A special event requires
good planning and personal touches to make it memorable. But, it
demands confidence and flair to make it inspiring." -Joli
Uwchlan, PA:
Pam
Bennett, 610-458-4255
prbcallig@verizon.net
 Specialties: Custom wedding certificates.
by
Pam
Bennett
Iowa City, Iowa:
Jeri Hobart, 319-338-8016
hofamdam@mchsi.com
Specialties: Wedding envelopes and place cards, certificates, prose or poetry done in Spencerian, Copperplate, Foundational or Romans.
Rumi quote by Jeri Hobart
Story City, Iowa:
Sheryl Phipps, 515-733-2827
phipps@iowatelecom.net
 Specialties:
Illumination, certificates, one-of-a-kind commissions, menus, placecards
by Sheryl Phipps
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