Start your calligraphy journey

Learn the calming art of mindful calligraphy with these Laura Letters Life workbooks, trainings and workshops.

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Download the FREE Calming Calligraphy Workbook

Get started by enjoying the calming calligraphy workbook and bonus online workshop - suitable for complete beginners and those that need a practice refresh.

Let’s get you feeling creative and calm and lettering beautiful words in less than 30 mins!

DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK
WATCH THE WORKSHOP

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Watch the video

Discover the quiet joy of brush pen calligraphy in this 3-minute beginner tutorial. I’ll walk you through my simple 3 Ps — Paper, Pen, and Posture — and show you how slowing down your strokes can bring calm, focus, and creativity to your day.

Perfect for beginners — all you need is a brush pen (or just a pencil!) and some smooth paper.

In this video, you’ll learn:
🖋️ How to set up your space for success
🖋️ The best paper and pens for beginners
🖋️ How to hold your pen and find your flow
🖋️ The power of slow speed in mindful mark-making

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Mindful Practice

Here are some FREE downloadable calligraphy guideline worksheets, in portrait and landscape formats, so you can continue practicing your hand lettering skills.

DOWNLOAD PORTRAIT WORKSHEET
DOWNLOAD LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET
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Listen to The Life of Letters Podcast

The Life of Letters is a podcast on the history (and future) of calligraphy, penmanship, type design, lettering and much more. Join me on the journey to discover the stories behind the pen and beneath the ink from historians, artists and stationery experts.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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Join me for a workshop in London or online

Now you’ve learned the basics come and join a mindful calligraphy workshop to connect with yourself and others. Whether you’re based in London or are further afield there are workshops to suit everyone, from regular monthly workshops in Chiswick, to online seasonal sessions helping you to pause and reflect.

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