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About the
Washington Calligraphers Guild

The Washington Calligraphers Guild strives to help letter lovers of all skill levels to improve their calligraphy and develop their artistry. A non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, the Guild strives to increase public awareness and appreciation of calligraphy and related arts. WCG was founded in 1976 by acclaimed calligrapher Sheila Waters with her colleagues and students. 

Join WCG during our 50th year

 and enjoy the friendships that develop as you enhance your calligraphy alongside creative people who share your interests. Membership is open to calligraphers of all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners, and to anyone who appreciates the lettering arts. WCG welcomes new members year-round.
 

Among the many resources we provide are workshops and monthly programs to expand skills, classes taught by WCG members, scholarships for continued study, links of interest, free listings for freelancers and our quarterly Bulletin packed with calligraphic art and reviews.

 

​An all-volunteer organization, the Guild has a proud history of members who give back as officers or working on committees. We are recognized as one of the most active groups in the world, as evidenced by our international membership roster, acclaimed journal Scripsit, hosting three International Calligraphy Conferences called Letterforum and administering the Graceful Envelope Contest, now in its 31st year.

Visit WCG on its website, on Instagram and Facebook

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Questions and comments: wcg.mbrship@gmail.com

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Upcoming Programs & Workshops

  • WCG Annual Meeting
    WCG Annual Meeting
    Sat, May 30
    Concord-St. Andrew’s UMC
    May 30, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Concord-St. Andrew’s UMC, 5910 Goldsboro Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
    In person potluck with demonstrations, social time and business meeting featuring the election of officers. Only the business meeting will be carried on Zoom. Please RSVP!
  • WCG’s 50th Anniversary Retreat with John Stevens "Uncial into Roman - Broad Edged to Pointed Pen"
    WCG’s 50th Anniversary Retreat with John Stevens "Uncial into Roman - Broad Edged to Pointed Pen"
    Sep 03, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT – Sep 07, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
    The Claggett Retreat & Conference Center, 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, MD 21710, USA
    On the occasion of the Washington Calligraphers Guild's 50th Anniversary, we are pleased to announce an in-person four-day retreat with John Stevens, a renowned calligrapher, letter artist, author, and teacher.
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Art:
Michael Sull

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