The Washington Calligraphers Guild is a thriving organization of close to 500 letter lovers. Founded in 1976 by internationally known calligrapher Sheila Waters and a group of her associates, the Guild is a non-profit organization that promotes all aspects of the lettering arts and related crafts. Today we are recognized as one of the most active groups in the world, as evidenced by our international membership roster. Membership is open to anyone regardless of calligraphic ability. The annually elected Board of Directors is responsible for developing and carrying out Guild policies as well as leading the committees of volunteers that prepare Guild activities.
Many board members are relatively new to calligraphy, but devoted in their interest.
Monthly meetings offer the fellowship of calligraphic colleagues. Each meeting features a visiting, well-respected lettering artist or a local expert who shares information, slides and demonstrations on topics related to lettering and book arts. Our monthly Bulletin features timely notices about our exhibits, meeting dates and workshop schedules, and news of events sponsored by other calligraphic societies. Scripsit, our journal, published three times a year, is an exceptional calligraphic publication. It contains in-depth articles from and for members, interviews, book reviews, workshop reviews, and art of the highest quality.