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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

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 your calligraphy with this unexpected time at home. This year we were planning to run our Calligraphy Practice Plan program over...

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...

The Latest: March 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. PLUS for March & April we're opening our Patreon office hours to ALL...

Calligraphy Supply Spotlight: Calligraphy for Kids Starter Kit

Having first learned calligraphy {broad edge} from my mom at age 11, creating our Calligraphy for Kids Starter Kit was especially meaningful for me. We want to do whatever we can to help everyone spending more time at home for the next few weeks (months?!) including...

Real Wedding: North Carolina Wedding with Grit & Grace and Perry Vaile

It's really fun for us to do wedding calligraphy on odd objects, and this beautiful escort display by Grit and Grace was no exception! Even when we don't create the full wedding stationary suite, it's always a treat to be involved when lettering can be included. See...

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