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Come Learn the Art of Modern Calligraphy at our Beginner Workshops
If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of modern pointed-pen calligraphy, we’d love for you to join us at one of our Beginner Calligraphy Workshops in LA, NYC or DC this summer – we only have a few spots left in each one! We are also bringing our workshops... read more
Four Practical Steps to Keep up with a Calligraphy Practice Routine
Last week on the blog, we discussed how we can actually turn our calligraphy practice into a good habit. We learned that rewarding ourselves after we practice is a fantastic way to make it stick (proven by science!). This week I want to dig a little deeper and share... read more
How to Turn your Calligraphy Practice into a Habit
**Update: in 2017 we launched our calligraphy practice challenge & since then have had over 6,000 calligraphy join us to take their skills to the next level. Read on below to learn why we started this program & join the wait list here for our 5 Week... read more
9 Ways to Improve Your Etsy Shop
I know for certain: Etsy can be overwhelming. With all the thousands (millions?!) of shops out there, it’s hard to know if you’re doing it right. If you have decided to take the plunge and set up shop or are already knee deep in the world of Etsy, I’m excited to share... read more
Laura Hooper Calligraphy Studio Tour
Our Studio + Office in Old Town Alexandria, VA When I first started Laura Hooper Calligraphy 15 years ago {more about my journey in this post}, I was working out of my parent’s house, with calligraphy projects strewn about my old bedroom and all the envelope... read more
Pros and Cons of Running an Etsy Shop
I was an early adopter of Etsy and I am grateful for the platform it gave me. However, as most of you know, over the last 8-10 years Etsy has become increasingly over saturated. Because of this, plenty of creatives are jumping ship or not even considering Etsy at all.... read more
