Calligrafest featured continuous demonstrations throughout the day by Guild members.

Sheila Waters (r.), founder of the Washington Calligraphers Guild, signed copies of "The Blacksmith's Tale" in addition to displaying, discussing and selling her calligraphic artwork at Calligrafest.

Joan Machinchick showed how she uses the gocco printer to reproduce full-color artwork in her studio.

Guild Vice President Tamara Stoneburner, who is coordinating next year's Calligrafest, shared tips on illuminating initial capitals.

In a silent auction, Calligrafest participants bid on beautiful artwork donated by some of the nation's top calligraphers.

Guild members (from l.) Suzumi Yasutake, Esther Washington and Louise Cole staffed the raffle table, where hourly drawings generated anticipation and excitement.

Michael Clark showed how he produces expressive calligraphy using a ruling pen and gouache.

Ann Pope created elegant Versal capitals.

In addition to demonstrating lettering tools and supplies for Paper & Ink Books, Alice (l.) showed a rapt audience how she creates fanciful illustrations with a broad-edged pen.

The artwork of dozens of calligraphers was for sale at the Oh My Word Calligraphy booth. Owner Jim Roberts, a member of the Washington Calligraphers Guild, sells hand-lettered sayings and other calligraphic art at his store in Ellicott City, MD.

Member Cynthia Campbell sold hand-made books, boxes and such unique items as flowers made from money at a table she shared with quilter Roberta Jones (c.).

Calligrafest featured such related arts as rubber stamping and origami. At its popular booth, Purrfect Stamps demonstrated and sold a variety of rubber stamps, pads and embossing supplies.

David Swerdloff demonstrated how he makes origami boxes out of decorated papers.

Photos by Lynne Mohr and Lorraine Swerdloff.