Calligraphy workshops for groups

Individuals booking tickets, friends and families hosting parties, wedding and bridal groups, and companies running team events.

Ticket price per person for public workshops, or a flat fee for private group bookings, with a charge for materials kits.

• Confident, neat calligraphy
• Patient and clear teaching
• Organizing bookings and materials
• Promoting events on social media

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether venues require proof of cover
• Venue rental costs and minimum numbers, so a small class does not lose money
• Check if your municipality requires a business licence for your setup
• Collect GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold; check with the CRA
• Winter weather can affect turnout, so plan some indoor-friendly dates and cancellation terms

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on materials, kits and venue arrangements. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many workshops you run and how many people attend.

Check whether your municipality requires a business licence for your setup, and whether venues require proof of commercial general liability insurance. Also check with the CRA about collecting GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold.

Estimates suggest at least around 6 hours a week to start. You'll need confident, neat calligraphy, patient and clear teaching, organized bookings and materials, and some social media promotion. Watch venue minimum numbers so small classes don't lose money.