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by Alyssa Law | Aug 27, 2020 | Ask Laura, Business Tips, Calligraphy Business 101

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... read more

Ask Laura: How “good” will I be at pointed-pen calligraphy?

by Alyssa Law | Jun 25, 2020 | Ask Laura, Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy, Uncategorized

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... read more

Ask Laura: How does a beginner actually improve in calligraphy?

by Alyssa Law | May 14, 2020 | Ask Laura, Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy, Uncategorized

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... read more

Ask Laura: Wedding Invitation Suite – What is included in the stationery aside from envelope calligraphy?

by Alyssa Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Ask Laura, Calligraphy, Uncategorized, Wedding Stationery

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... read more

Ask Laura: When should you start charging for your work?

by Alyssa Law | Mar 5, 2020 | Ask Laura, Business Tips, Calligraphy, Calligraphy Business 101, Uncategorized, Wedding Stationery

A common question we receive is in regards to when you should start charging for your calligraphy work and how long before you turn your hobby into a business. If you are serious about getting started with your calligraphy business (or getting things more legal &... read more

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

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