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Featured: Martha Stewart Weddings Winter Wedding by Lauryn Prattes Events & Abby Jiu Photography

by Caroline Campbell | Dec 3, 2020 | Calligraphy, Calligraphy Business 101, Party & Lifestyle, Real Weddings, Reception Ideas, Uncategorized, Wedding Stationery

We are in love with the Martha Stewart Weddings feature of this winter wedding designed by Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events. All of the elegant photos were captured by Abby Jiu Photography while Lauryn Prattes & Emily Baird Design designed this custom pattern... read more

Start & Grow a Calligraphy Business

by Caroline Campbell | 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

The Latest: July Patreon Round Up

by Caroline Campbell | Jul 23, 2020 | Calligraphy Business 101, Learn Calligraphy, Uncategorized

If you haven’t joined us on Patreon 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 a meaningful way and create the... read more

The Latest: April Patreon Round Up

by Caroline Campbell | Apr 25, 2020 | Calligraphy, Calligraphy Business 101, Learn Calligraphy, Uncategorized

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... read more

Calligraphy Education Spotlight: The Creative Course Summer School

by Caroline Campbell | Apr 16, 2020 | Calligraphy, Calligraphy Business 101, Learn Calligraphy, Uncategorized

*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... read more

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

by Caroline Campbell | 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

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