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The Washington Calligraphers Guild provides the following list 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:
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.
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Freelance calligraphers: Ann Pope, 202-362-9649 (Fax 202-362-8360) pope@tidalwave.net Specialties: Teaching calligraphy (advanced and beginning), placecards, invitations, resolutions, diplomas, special commissions of poetry, etc., in color or black and white, computer typography.
Caroline Gillin, 202-554-2088 Specialties: Unique cards for special days, in the following hands: Foundational; Uncial; Batarde; Carolingian; Italic.
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.
Gaithersburg: Julian Waters, 301-253-3422 (Fax 301-972-2271) waterslettering@erols.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.
Severna Park: Bonnie Duke, 410-544-0419 Specialties: In-store signage (laminated), quotations, etc.; fast turn-around time. Rockville: Caren Milman, 301-871-6716 (Fax 301-871-5586) cmilman@yahoo.com Specialties: Envelopes, invitations, menus, placecards, certificates, name tags. Small, large and rush jobs welcome. 25 years experience. Received the most votes in 1999, 2000 and 2001 in Washingtonian Magazine's Bridal Survey for calligraphers.
Rockville: Gilda Penn, 301-315-0330 gildapenn@juno.com Specialties: Custom lettered and decorated quotations and poems, decorative French matting, personalization of guestbooks, photo albums, etc. Potomac: Adele S. Rocker, 301-299-5190 Specialties: Italic and Uncial. Original Ketubbot (Jewish wedding contracts) in English with Hebrew for names and poetry. Naming certificates, poems, wedding envelopes, place cards. Samples mailed upon request. Takoma Park: Kathleen McCann Scribner, 301-270-9001 (Fax 301-270-9002) mccanncalligraphy@erols.com www.mcscribe.com Specialties: Wedding invitations, envelope addressing, handwriting, "matching" traditional scripts, Copperplate, formal dinner seatings. Samples available by request via fax or e-mail. Located at Central Ave. entrance of 7717 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912.
Montgomery Village: Sammy Little, 301-977-1554 (Fax 301-977-8558) tocallig@aol.com www.sammylittle.com Specialties: Broad variety of styles and approaches; thorough knowledge of current protocol and etiquette; flexible and dependable.
Hagerstown: Christine Tischer, 301-739-5192 (Fax 301-733-4775) tischersurety@wrightgardner.com Specialties: Invitations, awards, citations, creative expressions.
Springfield: Debra Sohasky Brown, 703-941-2560 Specialties: Certificates, envelopes, placecards, poetry, quotations. Personalized calligraphy also rendered in watercolor.
Ashburn: Pat Blair, 703-729-7660 (phone and fax) newton2@erols.com Specialties: Spencerian and Copperplate script lettering, invitation design.
Ashburn: T.M. Stoneburner, GraceStone Calligraphics 703-858-0987 (Fax: 703-858-1439) tms@calvin.wwco.com www.gracestone.com Specialties: Calligraphic design for weddings, baptisms, announcements, family trees and albums; computer graphics (PC) and business logo design; hand-wrought personal calligraphy pieces and quotes; other fine-art commissions. Complimentary sample and portfolio packets sent upon request.
Alexandria: Dottie Gray, (H) 703-684-8244, (W) 703-838-6731, (Fax 703-548-4632) dgray@nsba.org Specialties: Calligraphy for all social events and office needs. 
Annandale:
Art at right by Michael Noyes
Manassas: Jennifer Lewis, 703-330-5917 users.erols.com/lewis06 Specialties: Resolutions, certificates, illuminated letters, personalized wedding gifts.
Hampton: Thornton Elliott Jr., 757-723-3402 Specialties: Scriptures, place cards, poems, posters.
Pennsylvania: Pam Bennett, 610-458-4255 prb@stonehedgefunding.com Specialties: Custom wedding certificates. | ||
