BECOMING A MEMBER

We welcome individuals at all skill levels to join the Guild. Members build their skills through Workshops and Monthly Programs. We run periodic Mentoring Programs and Clinics for members who would like additional assistance with their calligraphy letterforms, alphabets, tools and techniques.

membership types

• Individual Memberships are $40 per year
• Family Guild Memberships are $50 per year for a maximum of two members residing in the same household
• Student Memberships are $20 per year for those who have proof of enrollment at a high school, college or post-graduate program. Student members enjoy all membership benefits except voting rights and eligibility for the annual scholarship award.
• Supporting Memberships are $20 per year for individuals residing outside of Harris County and any adjacent county who wish to stay aware of Guild activities. Supporting members will receive the Guild's bimonthly publication, Handscrit but do not have voting rights, eligibility for the annual scholarship award or access to Workshops, Classes and Special Events.
  

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• Free participation in all early-bird and monthly meeting programs
• Priority registration for special fee-based workshops and weekend programs
• Monthly Guild Newsletter
• Bi-monthly publication, Handscrit
• Eligibility for annual scholarship award after two years of paid membership
• Advertising on the Hire a Calligrapher web page for a small fee
• Fee-based Biennial Retreat
• HCG Library borrowing privileges

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WORKSHOPS

Several times a year, 1 to 2 day workshops are scheduled over a weekend. They are taught by nationally and internationally recognized teachers and master calligraphers. There are also periodic mini-workshops and clinics taught by talented local members.

SCHOLARSHlP PROGRAM

After two years, members are eligible to apply for the Guild's annual scholarship award. A recipient must use the award towards an outside calligraphy class or conference and share the newly acquired skill in a Guild Program the following year. 

LIBRARY RESOURCES

The Guild maintains an extensive library of over 700 books focused on calligraphy and paper arts.
Members may request books for individual study for one month.