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Fine Art Spotlight: Abstract Paintings by Laura Hooper

Fine Art Spotlight: Abstract Paintings by Laura Hooper

by Alyssa Law | Jun 11, 2020 | About Laura, Decor, Uncategorized

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... read more

Ask Laura: Do I really need a calligraphy set for beginners to learn calligraphy?

Ask Laura: Do I really need a calligraphy set for beginners to learn calligraphy?

by Alyssa Law | Feb 6, 2020 | About Laura, Ask Laura, Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy

Calligraphy set for beginners, do I need one to learn pointed-pen?  Short answer: Yes. Find our starter kit + video tutorial here! Longer answer. Yes, we very highly recommend a quality calligraphy kit with tools curated for beginners and detailed instructions on how... read more

How to prep your Nikko G Nib

How to prep your Nikko G Nib

by Alyssa Law | Jun 14, 2018 | About Laura, Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy

An often-missed step with beginners getting started without a calligraphy kit that details out how to get started with the tools of pointed pen is prepping your nibs. When nibs come fresh from the manufacturer, they have a protective coating on them that must be... read more

How to adjust your pesky pen holder {video!}

How to adjust your pesky pen holder {video!}

by Alyssa Law | May 24, 2018 | About Laura, Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy

A common misconception is that all nibs will fit into all flanges, but unfortunately this is not the case! Nibs come in various sizes, so they fit differently into your pen holders/flanges. I personally prefer two nibs {the Nikko G & Gillott 404}, so I just have... read more

We’re hiring at LHC! Join us.

We’re hiring at LHC! Join us.

by Alyssa Law | Apr 30, 2018 | About Laura, Calligraphy, Calligraphy Business 101

We’re hiring at Laura Hooper Calligraphy!!  We believe in sharing this beautiful art form with the world & are in need of a top-notch self-starter to join in the daily tasks of what it takes to run a thriving calligraphy business. Not a skilled calligrapher?... read more

Our Wedding Calligraphy Book Launch Party

Our Wedding Calligraphy Book Launch Party

by Alyssa Law | Nov 30, 2017 | About Laura, Calligraphy, Decor, Learn Calligraphy, Party & Lifestyle, Press & Accolades, Reception Ideas, Wedding Stationery

We are so, so excited to see our Wedding Calligraphy book launch party from earlier this year featured on Martha Stewart Living! {Click HERE to read the feature on Martha Stewart Living} Publishing a book has been a longtime dream of mine, and being able to celebrate... read more
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