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By-Laws (PDF) |
About the Guild
The Houston Calligraphy Guild (HCG) promotes calligraphy and the related book arts in the Greater Houston Area. Monthly meetings (September - May) are open to the public. Members are eligible to participate in HCG exhibitions and receive discounts on HCG sponsored workshops. HCG encourages its members in their calligraphic endeavors at all levels.
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ince 1984 the HCG has promoted calligraphy and related book arts in the greater Houston area. HCG is part of an international network of calligraphic societies, and our purpose is to promote and encourage the fine art of lettering – through educational programs, workshops, exhibitions, and community involvement. HCG is a non-profit organization, open to anyone interested in calligraphy, whether teacher, professional, hobbyist, or simply an admirer of calligraphy. |
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alligraphy is the art of creating letter forms using many different tools and materials. Calligraphers use not only pens and ink, but also brushes, markers, gouache, watercolor, colored pencils, pastels, gold leaf, and more. You might even find some using found objects such as sticks and cut-up soda cans to write with! |
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ich in heritage, calligraphy is much more than writing a gothic-looking alphabet with a “funny-looking” fountain pen. Even though we all know our ABCs and have been writing since childhood, calligraphic expertise doesn’t come overnight. HCG helps members pursue an education in fine lettering, as well as color theory, layout & design, illumination, bookbinding, papermaking, printmaking, drawing, watercolor, and decorative paper techniques. |
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n-depth workshops taught by nationally- and internationally-known teachers and master scribes provide training in both historic and contemporary lettering styles and techniques. Only through formal study and training does a calligrapher come to understand and master the techniques of the past. |
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ooks and videos from our extensive (and continually growing) library are available for members to check out during HCG meetings. Our collection includes hundreds of titles, including hard-to-find resources. |
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xhibitions scheduled several times per year showcase members’ artwork and provide an educational forum for the public. All members are encouraged to participate in exhibitions, whatever their level of expertise. |
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1953 Montrose Houston, Tex. 77006 713-621-9595 |
