2021 ​Houston Calligraphy Guild Retreat

The Houston Calligraphy Guild 2024 Retreat will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 20- 22, 2024 at the Westchase Marriott; 2900 Briar Park Drive, Houston (between Westheimer and Richmond, just east of Beltway 8).

Once again, we are excited to include all of the South West Calligraphy Conference Guilds in our biennial Retreat. We look forward to getting to know neighboring calligraphers.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Stay Friday & Saturday Nights at the Marriott Westchase for only $110 per night for a single or double room. Treat yourself to a getaway Retreat weekend with a comfortable bed in a beautiful, relaxing room at this special rate. If you wish to stay in the hotel, make your reservation Here. If you have a problem, text Debbie Dutton at 832-732-1082.

RETREAT FEES
The retreat fee is $220 for members of HCG or any SWCC Guild (Ft. Worth, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Tulsa). Refunds upon cancellation will only be issued if we can fill the spot from a waitlist of completed registrants.

The Retreat Fee includes:

• Optional Friday afternoon hands-on demo with Deb Dutton and Retreat Team - Making Paper Orbs
  
• 3 classes (Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning)
• Saturday night special eventwoth Debbie Dutton and the Retreat Team - You won't wnt to miss this!
• 4 meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sunday breakfast)
  

REGISTRATION, ONLINE PAYMENT AND BROCHURE
Please complete the Retreat Registration Form, selecting your first and second choice courses and pay online. You are not registered until you have paid and received an email confirmation from the Guild.
You may download the detailed Retreat Brochure here.

CLASSES and INSTRUCTORS
Saturday Morning / Session 1
(1A) Lettering & Designs inspired by Denise Lach
(1B) Sheryl Jacobsen's Gothic Cursive
(1C) Lovely Lotus Books & Cards
(1D)Batik on Paper

Saturday Afternoon / Session 2
(2A) Whimsical Wreaths forFun People
(2B) Sickels Lettering
(2C) Inktense on Fabric
(2D) Batik on Paper

Sunday Morning / Session 3
(3A) Upcycled Cards
(3B) Leaf Lettering
(3C) Star of Delight Book/br> (3D) Batik on Paper