EPISODE 196 - Calligraphy Career Series: TEACHING

Shinah Chang ·

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Calligraphy Career Paths - Ways To Make Money With Your Craft

Teaching, either in-person or online, can be an amazing way to connect with other creative souls, hone your craft, and have fun sharing your passion. 

So in this episode, I’m revisiting my 2024 interview with one of my former students, Melissa, and sharing with you how she went from making $140 with her calligraphy in 2024, to over $5200 in 2026 (all while keeping her day job managing thousands of people at a large corporation!!

I’m also breaking down exactly how you can teach your first class, even if you’re still growing your skills.

The secret is to only teach what matters, and not try to teach EVERYTHING.

Inside this episode:

  • (0:47) Why my in-person calligraphy classes generate wait lists

  • (1:45) Roadmap to teaching calligraphy workshops - NOW - no matter your skill level

  • (7:00) The easiest and *best* way to host your first workshop, without the stress

  • (10:23) (Say it with me!) How to PITCH yourself & promote your workshops

  • (13:15) How to fastrack teaching workshops

  • (15:32) Choose your path to profiting! 

If you’ve been thinking about teaching calligraphy but don’t feel ”ready”, remember that sometimes more is less, and stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to SO many opportunities. 

HEADS UP!! Our “How to Teach Profitable Calligraphy Workshops” training will be on 50% sale during our Five Days of Deals - happening at the end of November. Get on the waitlist at crookedcalligraphy.com/fivedays so you don’t miss it!

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ABOUT CROOKED CALLIGRAPHY

Hey - I'm Shinah! A former miserable corporate lawyer turned sassy calligrapher and teacher. Ten years ago, I was WISHING I could create beautiful calligraphy but feeling really un-creative and LOST about how to achieve that... and now I truly believe that ANYONE can learn this beautiful craft - because I've already taught it to THOUSANDS of people, from all different backgrounds.

Calligraphy has given me a gorgeous life. It's helped my students find PASSION, PURPOSE, and a reason to JUMP OUT OF BED each morning. What could it do for you? =)