Online calligraphy lessons

Hobbyists, gift givers, people planning weddings who want to write their own invitations, and anyone wanting a calm creative skill.

Fees per live class or one-to-one session, a set price for a recorded course, or a monthly membership with new lessons and feedback.

• Clear, steady calligraphy
• Explaining visually on camera
• Basic video and audio setup
• Writing simple lesson guides

• Use only fonts and practice sheets you have the right to share, and credit any alphabets you adapt
• Check whether your state requires sales tax on digital products
• Platform fees from course or booking sites reduce your take
• Finding students takes steady marketing, so expect a slower start
• Check if your city or county requires a business license for home-based work

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $100 to $800, depending on your camera, lighting, supplies and course or booking platform. Treat it as an estimate and check your own setup needs first.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $150 to $1,500, depending on how many students you find and your prices. Platform fees reduce your take, and finding students takes steady marketing, so expect a slower start.

Check that you only share fonts and practice sheets you have the right to share, and credit any alphabets you adapt. Also check whether your state requires sales tax on digital products and whether your city or county requires a business license.