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Practicing Calligraphy on Quality Paper {video!}

by Caroline Campbell | Feb 7, 2019 | Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy

When you are practicing your calligraphy, there are so many things that you have to think about while you are writing. How do I form the letters? When do I press the nib down harder? Is my ink too thin? Is my paper going to hold the ink well? There is a lot to keep in... read more

Introducing the Kid’s Calligraphy Starter Kit!

by Caroline Campbell | Jan 24, 2019 | Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy

After many years of requests for a beginner calligraphy kit geared towards children, we are excited to finally make this beautiful art form more accessible for even the youngest of learners with the Laura Hooper Calligraphy for Kids Starter Kit! Our kid’s... read more

Real Wedding: A Detail-Filled D.C Wedding with Pineapple Productions & Kate Headley

by Caroline Campbell | Jan 10, 2019 | Calligraphy, Decor, Learn Calligraphy, Real Weddings

We are so excited to have our work featured on Brides.com for Trea Turner and Kristen Harabedian’s beautiful wedding! I love when I get the chance to put my painting skills to work and for this wedding I was able to create the table numbers and escort cards... read more

Straight vs. Oblique Pen {video!}

by Caroline Campbell | Dec 27, 2018 | Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy

If you are just starting out in the world of calligraphy, it can be overwhelming to find the right pen holder that will work best for you. Often, people will naturally gravitate towards the straight pen holder because it resembles a classic writing pen, while the... read more

Holiday Gift Guide

by Caroline Campbell | Nov 29, 2018 | Calligraphy, Decor, Holiday, Learn Calligraphy

The holidays are in full swing here at Laura Hooper Calligraphy! Calligraphy starter kits and supplies are shipping out daily, so be sure to get your orders in by December 17th to ensure that they make it under your tree by Christmas. This is such a fun time of year... read more

How to Hold Your Calligraphy Pen {video!}

by Molly Paulick | Aug 16, 2018 | Calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy

One of the questions we hear a lot from beginners learning calligraphy is how to hold your pen correctly. The way that you hold your pen will make a big difference in both how your calligraphy looks, as well as how your hand feels doing it. Check out this video to see... read more

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