Hey there!
I’m Dina, a calligrapher based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The Mental health story behind Dina Calligraphy
I started learning calligraphy in summer 2018, after my mom was discharged from the hospital for depression and psychosis. We started a creative venture called Jennidi Creative (Jenny + Dina), where she would paint and I would do calligraphy, because I wanted her to feel more involved.
After selling some greeting cards together in December 2018, I decided to try something new and start hosting calligraphy workshops in Vancouver. One workshop became two. Two became three. Three became 10, and then 10 became 20.
I enjoyed running a side business so much that I took the leap and quit my 9-5 job in summer 2019. (Super long story short!)
At the beginning of 2020, I changed the name of the business from Jennidi Creative to Dina Calligraphy, because my mom wasn’t as involved as before and I’ve made calligraphy my full-fledged career.
Read more about the story behind Dina Calligraphy and Jennidi Creative on Cold Tea Collective here.
CALLIGRAPHY SERVICES
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On-Site Calligraphy Vancouver
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Corporate team-building calligraphy workshops
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greeting cards
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In-person and virtual calligraphy workshops
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wedding and custom calligraphy
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Custom art and paintings
you can count on me.
I’m a modern calligrapher and creative coach in Vancouver who specializes in teaching public and corporate team-building calligraphy workshops, as well as helping companies elevate their events with on-site calligraphy.
Need a special gift or card for your loved ones? I got your back on that too!
Are you a creative or calligrapher who wants to build up a business? Check out my blog.
Get the latest updates on Instagram here.
RESOURCES FOR CALLIGRAPHERS AND CREATIVES
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6 easy ways to make money with calligraphy (start your lettering business today!)
There are so many ways to make money with calligraphy. But what are some of the things you, as a calligrapher, can do right now to get started making side income with your lettering?
Maybe you’ve thought about selling things on Etsy, but you don’t really know how to use the site, or you’re unsure about shipping. Well, how about selling products to your network of friends and contacts first through your Instagram?
Maybe you want to host public workshops….
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How to Start a Calligraphy Business from Scratch: The ultimate guide
If you feel lost and overwhelmed thinking about how you might start making money with calligraphy, then this blog post is for you.
Running a calligraphy business is not as simple as 1, 2, 3! Rather, it’s a lot of figuring things out, being organized, and keeping consistent.
I wish I could give you a one-size-fits-all solution for how to make money with your calligraphy, but that would be impossible because a lot of what you do in your business will depend on many different factors…