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Most Frequently Requested Supply Recommendations
Thank you for your interest in my favorite supplies! Sign up below to receive an email with links to my favorite paint pens, fixative spray, desktop tools {including various desk pad options!}, our workshop document camera and so much more. We only share what I...
Fox Hill Garden: The Virginia Garden of Laura Hooper
If you've been following me for a while you'll know it's no secret that gardening is by far my favorite hobby. It’s given me such joy during this strange time to share the blooms from my @foxhillgarden with you. After five years of planning and cultivating my own...
Start & Grow a Calligraphy Business
We frequently receive emails from aspiring calligraphers looking for advice on where & how to get started with their calligraphy business. When I started Laura Hooper Calligraphy about 19 years ago it consisted of a LOT of googling for useful information, trial...
Calligraphy Education Spotlight: Pointed-pen Calligraphy Workshops & At-home Learning
These photos were taken back in January 2020 by our friends at Simply Sweet Root {who also provided these beautiful floral arrangements - check them out for your a la carte event floral needs in the DMV area!}, and little did we know this would be our only full-sized...
The Latest: July Patreon Round Up
If you haven’t joined us on Patreon yet, here is a sneak peak at some of the videos you’ll get when you join! Plus when you become an LHC Patron, you are supporting our small business and allowing us to continue to share the art in a meaningful way and create the...
Wedding Invitations & Stationery During COVID-19
The 2020 season has been a difficult year for weddings & the event industry as a whole, to say the least. With weddings & events from late March through most of June completely cancelled, and size and space restrictions in place for the foreseeable future,...
Ask Laura: How “good” will I be at pointed-pen calligraphy?
This is a question we frequently receive when people are deciding if they should give pointed-pen calligraphy a try, whether considering an in-person workshop or an at-home starter kit. While every individual’s skill level will vary, and there unfortunately isn’t any...
Fine Art Spotlight: Abstract Paintings by Laura Hooper
Have you checked out the Fine Art section of our LHC shop? Painting was my original foray into the arts as an early teenager, but I had a long hiatus when I eventually started my business. It's been such a joy and so therapeutic to get back into it the past couple...
The Latest: May Patreon Round Up
We had another great month over on Patreon and if you haven't joined us yet, here is a sneak peak at some of the videos you'll get when you join! Plus when you become an LHC Patron, you are supporting our small business and allowing us to continue to share the art in...
Ask Laura: How does a beginner actually improve in calligraphy?
When you are starting your pointed-pen calligraphy journey, there are two key steps towards setting yourself up for success: using the right combination of tools & dedicating time to drill practice. First you want to focus on finding quality tools that work well...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day is just around the corner and whether you’re celebrating Mom from afar this year, know someone who struggles with this holiday, or even just want a little something to cheer yourself up...we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up our top picks available to...
