Paper and Ink Books (and calligraphy supplies)
Owner Brenda Broadbent, a member of the Washington Calligraphers Guild, ships art supplies, fine papers, books and gift items from her 48-page mail order catalog to thousands of amateur and professional lettering artists around the globe.
Paper and Ink Books supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Collage Catalog
Flax Art and Design created Collage to showcase beautiful papers, fine writing accessories, and such delights as script-motif wrapping paper and Japanese cords.
Collage supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
The Writing Salon
For the Art of the Handwritten: Writing instruments, stationery, handmade books and desk accessories. Ships worldwide.
The Writing Salon supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Arena Stage
Arena Stage enters its 50th anniversary season in Washington with eight exciting productions that celebrate the past and the future.
Arena Stage supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Second Story Books
One of the largest used and rare book stores in the world. Three locations in the Washington area plus mail order worldwide.
Second Story Books supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Turner Colours, Inc.
Turner Colours, Inc. is the maker of fine pigments for artists, including Design Colour, Design Gouache, and Acrylic Gouache. Call 212-206-8888.
Turner Colours supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Dr. Ph. Martin's art products
Since 1934 Salis International Inc. has been manufacturing quality inks, paints, and other supplies for artists. Doc Martin's Bleedproof White is a favorite among calligraphers.
Dr. Ph. Martin's supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Clearsnap Graphics
Clearsnap, Inc. is a leading innovator and manufacturer of rubber stamps, accessories, and inkpads, including ColorBox archival-quality pigment inkpads.
Clearsnap Graphics supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Cheap Joe's art supplies
Artists in all media enjoy Cheap Joe's chatty catalog of affordable art supplies, which is now available online.
Cheap Joe's supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Daler-Rowney's art supplies
Daler-Rowney is trusted by artists worldwide for colours, brushes, surfaces and accessories.
Daler-Rowney supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
John Neal, Bookseller (and calligraphy supplies)
Specializing in books, tools and supplies for lettering artists, illuminators, bookbinders and papercraft enthusiasts. Ships worldwide.
John Neal, Bookseller supports the Washington Calligraphers Guild's Holiday Calligrafest.
Letter Arts Review magazine
(Calligraphy by Sheila Waters for her series of articles in the magazine)
GUILDS AND SOCIETIES
Association for the Calligraphic Arts
(Logo by Julian Waters)
The Calligraphy Societies of Florida
Society of Scribes and Illuminators (United Kingdom)
(Logo by Christopher Haanes)
Society of Scribes, New York City
Society for Calligraphy, Southern California
Atlanta Friends of the Alphabet
The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers
& Teachers of Handwriting
Calligraphers Guild of Manitoba, Canada
Bow Valley Calligraphers Guild of Calgary, Canada
Letterheads, an organization of sign makers
The Guild of Book Workers, New York City
Pyramid Atlantic (for makers of artists books and papers)
CALLIGRAPHERS
Looking for a freelance calligrapher? See our list by clicking here.
GraceStone Calligraphics (WCG member Tamara Stoneburner)
WCG member Michael Clark's calligraphy
WCG member Michael Noyes' inspirational designs
WCG member Kathleen McCann Scribner's copperplate script
WCG member Sammy Little's calligraphy
BFH, A Manual for Fluent Handwriting
by WCG member Nan Jay Barchowsky
Hobbs and Tolley Studios
Alphabetica: Gallery featuring the art of numerous calligraphers
The Calligraphy Ring (links to calligraphers' websites)
Bible being hand-lettered by Donald Jackson and associates,
commissioned by Saint John's University
Alphabytes calligraphic links
The Ketubah Collection
COURSES, CONFERENCES AND CONTESTS
The Cyberscribes Website, including Cyberscribes electronic mailing list
and Cyberstudy calligraphy courses
(Logo by Michael Clark)
21st Annual International Conference of Calligraphy and the Lettering Arts
2001: A Calligraphic Odyssey, July 28-August 4 near Boston, MA
Cheerio calligraphy retreats
Legacy of Letters tours
National Postal Museum's 2000 Graceful Envelope Contest winners
RESOURCES
The Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington,
a network of arts organizations in the Washington, DC area
FIND ART, a resource linking artists with clients in Washington, DC
Quoteland, a website devoted to quotations
The Aberdeen Bestiary: the story behind a medieval manuscript
Cynscribe Calligraphy Compilation
(hundreds!! of calligraphy-related links)
Australian calligrapher Cecilia Sharpley's informative site
Web guide to Asian calligraphy