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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...
The Latest: April Patreon Round Up
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 quality of content we know you deserve. Click here to become a Patron and get instant access to all of our exclusive...
Calligraphy Education Spotlight: The Creative Course Summer School
*UPDATE: These courses are now CLOSED for enrollment, click here to join our email list to be notified when they re-open* We know this is an uncertain time for everyone, us included, but one thing giving us joy each day is seeing how many of you are working on...
Something Vintage Soleil Tableware Collection Launch with Lisa Ziesing Photography
Congratulations to our friends at Something Vintage Rentals on the launch of their newest tableware collection! The color palette is right up my alley & just perfect for Spring. I was happy to add my hand-lettering to the napkin rings, which can be used as the...
Ask Laura: Wedding Invitation Suite – What is included in the stationery aside from envelope calligraphy?
Before we dive into the components of a wedding stationery set, first we want to mention that if you are a Fall or early 2021 bride or groom, you should definitely start working on your wedding planning & stationery design as soon as possible. At Laura Hooper...
