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About the
WCG

The Washington Calligraphers Guild is a thriving organization of more than 400 letter lovers of all skill levels, from professional scribes to enthusiastic beginners and even some non-calligraphers who appreciate the lettering and book arts. Founded in 1976 by internationally known calligrapher Sheila Waters and a group of her students, the Guild is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that promotes all aspects of the lettering arts and related crafts. Membership is open to anyone regardless of calligraphic ability. We are recognized as one of the most active groups in the world, as evidenced by our international membership roster, acclaimed journal Scripsit, calligraphic events (presentations and workshops), and sponsorship of the Graceful Envelope Contest, now in its 28th year.

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WCG logo and Roundel of the Seasons by Sheila Waters.

Holiday Cards
with Carol DuBosch

Wed Nov 6, 7-9pm ET online

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Upcoming Programs & Workshops

  • Board Meeting
    Board Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Nov 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    via Zoom
    President Elissa Krieg will lead discussions of Guild goals, financial issues and committee plans.
  • Alphabets & Letters & Accordion Books, Oh My! with Julie Wildman
    Alphabets & Letters & Accordion Books, Oh My! with Julie Wildman
    Dec 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    via Zoom
    Join Julie Wildman on Dec 4 as she shows and describes various alphabets and letters she has made for her accordion-fold books. Just in time for the holidays, Julie will also share some holiday-appropriate letters she has created, and will suggest ways to incorporate into cards, gift tags, more.
  • Board Meeting
    Board Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    via Zoom
    President Elissa Krieg will lead discussions of Guild goals, financial issues and committee plans.
  • Alphabet Book with Julie Wildman
    Alphabet Book with Julie Wildman
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jan 26, 2025, 1:30 PM
    via Zoom
    Over two weekends each participant will produce a book housing an alphabet of your own creation. Each participant will then either design a cohesive alphabet OR create a different style for each letter. Finally, we’ll assemble an elegantly designed accordion-fold book with an origami-type cover.
  • Alphabet Book with Julie Wildman
    Alphabet Book with Julie Wildman
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – Feb 02, 2025, 1:30 PM
    via Zoom
    Over two weekends each participant will produce a book housing an alphabet of your own creation. Each participant will then either design a cohesive alphabet OR create a different style for each letter. Finally, we’ll assemble an elegantly designed accordion-fold book with an origami-type cover.
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Art:
Michael Sull

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Statement of Purpose

The Washington Calligraphers Guild, Inc., exists to promote the appreciation of calligraphy, its history and applications; to foster a wider understanding of calligraphy as an art and as a science; to conduct studies, to undertake research, and to carry out education programs directed toward these ends.
Writing needs meaning, whereas calligraphy expresses itself above all
through forms and gestures. It elevates the soul and illuminates the feelings.
-Wang Hsi-chih
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