The Houston Calligraphy Guild was founded in 1979 as a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to teaching the art of calligraphy while fostering a love of the craft. Several of our founding members are still active participants in the Guild which is totally member-run and offers volunteer opportunities at all skill levels. We encourage members' participation in organizational and special event committees, teaching programs, community outreach and awareness and in offering a helping hand to other members.

Whether you are a beginner or a skilled calligrapher, we invite you to attend a single meeting, learn more about the Guild and become a member of our community. Membership is open to all and we offer a variety of membership types. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, TX 77042.

From September through May our schedule includes an early bird class or alternate choice mentoring program followed by a short business meeting and second calligraphy program. The Guild’s summer study program during the months of June, July and August is open to Members only and focuses on a single calligraphic script or a variety of related skills. An extensive library of calligraphy books is available to members for individual study.

Special weekend workshops taught by visiting artists and master calligraphers are held several times per year and provide advanced training. In addition, the Guild holds a biennial weekend retreat featuring a wide choice of classes for all student levels.

We are actively involved with the Houston community. Members demonstrate calligraphy and interact with Houston children and families at schools, libraries, museums, the craft center and at events across the city. In addition, we support veterans with cards and letters.